ASUS Zenfone Max Plus M1 Unboxing & Hands-On

This is our Zenfone Max Plus M1 Unboxing and Hands-On.
After being first revealed as the Pegasus 4S in China last November and making a surprise appearance in Russia, the ZenFone Max Plus M1 is slowly rolling out to the rest of the world. And it’s finally here.
The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus M1 comes in HD and Full HD variants, with different memory storage options.
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[@shuvojeetray2615]

always love your reviews.... best of luck gadget Match

[@christianvillarosa1020]

notification squad ✌️🤗 btw does really have dual bottom firing speaker ? or the other one is for the microphone ?

[@pashaboss6]

It's just empty for looks

[@IndianTrainSimulator]

Another awesome video! Looks like Asus is finally catching up.

[@ziamansilla8350]

Hello @GadgetMatch which would you suggest? Zenfone 4 max or Max M1 ? :)

[@Kuro8990lol]

Im watching this vid with my zenfone max plus. So far it's a good phone

[@surjyanarayanrana6420]

Awesome phone

[@kingmorales2498]

thank you so very much for unboxing it 😍😍😍😍

[@Ton_D_Chicken]

Thanks for the vid, but... For a phone that appeared near the end of 2017... It seems like this phone doesn't have the same impact that the regular 4 Max have... still, very nice.

[@anobayantv]

Thanks for the review lodi!

[@kiraykay1414]

Its a great phone. Any idea which is better. This one or nokia 5 for evwryday use?

[@jonathansaoy6463]

please make an unboxing and hands on video on Samsung galaxy J7+ because youre the only one that gives us the most and unbias reviews on different devices and it helps me on which phone is gadgetmatch for me :) Suggestion: please include the price if possible thanks in advance :)

[@tituslevico]

For the Pro mode, can you tweak the shutter speed? Thanks.

[@emtiazahammed6170]

So cool mackle jose... You are so coool....💜💜💜

[@crue3139]

I absolutely love my M1. Even though this phone was a downgrade from my Samsung, I fell in love with Asus phones a few years ago and always told myself I would switch over to Asus because of the price points. Why pay so much for something that's only mildly better. and when it comes to daily use you'll never actually notice the difference. I had the Zenfone 2 4gb and it was amazing but became slow after years of use and lack of upgrades. bought a Samsung and instantly missed by my Zenfone. I even love the name....zenfone.

[@bitraboj722]

I have a question? Does the two speakers aork or only one coz mine only one speaker is working

[@pashaboss6]

Why no separate review for it tho?

[@jemarkbejer.971]

Whose among this phone is faster when charging ... Asus ZP 3s Max or Asus ZP 4 max or this Asus ZP max ? Ty

[@rjbasketballtv868]

How much

[@iwenzki]

I have this phones for intenssive gaming at first it has lag but gone on succeeding games it has a gaming option also where in it focuses in gaming only so u will have smother fps but sacrificing its battery and highly heatup the phone, overall i got to play ROS with excellent graphics from 70% to 62% surviving solo and got rank 3 😊😊 about the camera it has a good quality camera for daylight but not in lowlight I tested this and nova 2i partly the same in lowlight thou. Great RAM management also when some apps are open around 9-11 apps including games they tend not o restart.

[@jedteng2650]

Do you guys have gadget match app?

[@samir.p240]

what's the expected price ? BTW luv ur opinions😉

[@nieldiamante3437]

Gadgetmatch penge po ng wallpaper nyo 😍

[@rynielperalta3285]

Please do a One Plus 5t review. thanks Gadget Match!

[@staroxi_music]

if this phone is on the usa store but not the uk one does that mean that it will not work here? i use giffgaff currently with an old iphone edit: here as in the uk

[@navianrudi5458]

one thing i didnt like about budged bezelles smartphone. they actually still had big bezell, just 18 : 9 ratio that correct.

[@jasfersornit860]

Can m1 switch the back button and recent app button?

[@AnkitKumar-dl7mo]

Nice looking phone josh

[@delmardeguzman21]

Bought mine about 2 months now and the only problem i had with this phone was the camera, and it heats up fast when playing intensive gaming, after the system.updates it turn out just fine, it just depends on the user actually.

[@HappyHumanist369]

It's a huge step up from my Alcatel IDOL 4 since that was slightly above mediocre. I had lag, overheating, apps and even the phone crashing a few times? With this for about $30 less I got a better phone that could handle games like PUBG on low settings without hardly any lag at all, 32 ROM instead of 16, about the same or slightly better camera use (which will be better once Oreo 8.0 update hits this phone to set the world on fire when they offer HDR) and better battery life. For under $200 (I spent $170 total) I get the best Android experience for the money. So also I'm sure 8.0 update will fix the phone issues some might experience now. We won't get the blurry and unfocused pictures. We will probably get better pictures and lighting in darker places. We'll see an improvement in games with better quality, stability and speed processing. If you don't believe me then look it up. Not sure but I don't think we'll get the 8.0 update until at least August of this year. I'll hold out and hopefully won't need to get another phone again anytime soon. I went through 3 phones in less than 2 years. I simply can't afford those big budget phones that are $700+ which will probably cost under $300 in a couple of years or less now that technology has advanced so much.

[@estefanievelazquez9162]

this cell phone if they recommend it???

[@ralphdelposo9688]

I love how Asus made this as fast charging, 18:9 ratio, and have a battery that can, maybe, last a day. However, the processor is really a downgrade. My Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5s is way better than this one in terms of camera quality and gaming performance. As I compared the photos (From your review of Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5s and this one), it is very noticeable that the quality of photos are not good. It's blurry and absolutely lack of focus. In terms of gaming, maybe I can play with a less time but at least I was able to enjoy it compared to this one, you can see that its lagging. I guess budget phones that are worthy coming from Asus already stopped with Zenfone 2 series :(

[@carlosr4303]

Ralph Delposo I think the 4 Max is cheaper than the M1. Take note: 4 Max has better specifications.

[@ralphdelposo9688]

You mean Asus Zenfone 4 Max compared to this M1?? If that's what you mean, I certainly agree. Over-all, considering the price range, 4 Max is better than this one. However, I don't recommend either of the two if camera is important to you :)

[@boholaesthetic3416]

how about Asus 3, its not bad with the specs and all

[@carlosr4303]

Ralph Delposo Yes, that's what I meant.

[@ralphdelposo9688]

Yep, I know, but as what I've read from the users, they have so many complaints about it and that series was also kind of expensive. The prices jumped so high compared to the previous series. I still recommend Zenfone 3 series though.

[@placeholderfilm]

what is the difference between the m1 and the regular zenphone

[@renzoaclan6384]

Can we request for the Review of LeEco Le S3 X626?

[@rainyd4293]

Have been using both Redmi Note 5 global version and this ZenFone Max Plus M1 for a while and I have to say, the Redmi Note 5 is better overall although I prefer how the ZenFone feels in my hand more than the Note 5. Even the camera on Note 5 takes better photos

[@ayanbardhan5901]

Please make a video on OPPO F7 vs ASUS ZENFONE MAX PRO MI(camera test and features)

[@zennnbot]

Short gaming (Mobile Legend, NBA 2k17) & heating test please. :) TY

[@carlosr4303]

Bezels on M1 is so thick that you can't consider it as a borderless/bezelless screen. It seems like they only made it longer.

[@litolindolabalan]

Fingerprint at the back is far better than of the front it is much easier to unlock with the point finger while holding the phone.

[@avibenten]

Does it support nfc?

[@AJPE27]

Can you make a comparison between zenfone 4, zenfone 4 pro, zenfone 4 max, zenfone 4 max pro and zenfone max plus m1

[@vade9385]

I'm kind of undecided. For a gaming phone, should I get Zenfone Max Pro M1 or Honor Play? 😥

[@adibfahmi2423]

review on this device asap please thank you

[@pinoycrabmentality2.099]

Hows the battery life for heavy gaming/usage does it last for a day?

[@MasterKiller362]

Yes. It usually lasts a full day with constant use for me. if light use i ended at around 50%

[@eidorianwinku9603]

so... ARM MALI T-860 or Snapdragon 430?

[@rejielynnecosta831]

What is better the asus zenfone 3 or zenfone max m1?

[@bayusetiawan4661]

Actually, MT6750 is on par with snappy 435 for it perfomance and benchmark(even better), so bassically max plus m1 is new version of 4max pro with mtk chipset. Plus, this phone is having 4/64 config, 18:9 screen and face id unlock. However, in my Country, max plus M1 price is more cheap than 4 max pro.

[@devil069]

Awesome

[@tristankylecamus6725]

Hey Josh! are you Filipino?

[@cjgarcia5625]

where can I buy it

[@MrDetox2u]

Waiting for MaxPro M1

[@alanjose1112]

Please make a comparison with zenfone 4 max.

[@mujtabaalimir8855]

Huawei Y7 Prime 2018 or this one ?

[@ervinjohnreyes7055]

is it 1440 x 720? (as per gadgetmatch) or 2160 x 1080? (as per asus). what is the true reso for this phone?

[@HappyHumanist369]

2160x1080. Anyone who tells you differently is retarded.

[@user-tx5mh7rb7f]

Can you do a review about vivo y69 please

[@ericnoack1324]

did this phone come with 3GB or 4GB of ram ?

[@ajayharilal1606]

what's its SAR value

[@skullzyy22]

pls do a gaming review of this phone

[@alessandrostefanile6758]

price?

[@mantraismTV]

i like the design but can asus add more logo in the phone, so people can know that the phone was a asus, and make the snapdragon version

[@roycejohnsolquillo]

Is anyone experiencing battery draining and heating issues with this phone? I really love this phone but it drains so fast. Any tips how to fix this?

[@miggyibarra9070]

How much is that?

[@jasperbesinga]

Which one should i buy? Asus Zenfone 4 Max or Zenfone Max Plus MI?

[@bruskohaters9561]

review the samsung galaxy j6 please😊thank you in advance

[@zuraizaabdulhamid2532]

this or huawei nova 2 lite?

[@isabellaaragones6565]

Meron na po sa Philippines?

[@Auxable]

Price?

[@HirayaniMiah]

how much is this phone?

[@Oystein87]

All phones can charge other things connected to the phone

[@kennethbarnuevo1902]

Wohoo. Another Scavenger Hunt.

[@Vijay-ch7oz]

Unboxing with hands on oneplus 5t plz bro?

[@JuliaBurrito]

This or Huawei Nova 2 Lite?

[@sakethbehara1952]

what is the cost any one say plz

[@nathanieldejesus2620]

Any unbox of asus zenfone max pro?

[@edenem]

No... Please tell me it not $200... Regretting buying my 4 max now... Thanks. I now know the feeling that the OnePlus users got when they realesed the 5T

[@pizzawithasideofmustache6127]

Eden Thompson how mu ch tho

[@zedevoid]

Do you still regret buying AZ4Max?

[@heartbreakkid1916]

magkanopo ang asus zenfone max pro m1 sa bacolod sm at maganda din ba ito pang gaming

[@espieglinoga6756]

Max Pro M1 please... 😀

[@kennielignacio4736]

please review vivo y81

[@markjtv9148]

:D huwaie :P asus boss

[@HelloAnkiit]

And finally asus landed in the era of 18:9 but still USB #Asus its 2018

[@pashaboss6]

I indeed it a secondary phone

[@kennethaibelmabeza3317]

Watching on my max plus

[@ArbiterZEROGenesisOFFICIAL]

So how's your AMD experience on that phone?

[@raymartberata]

Comparison of asus ZenFone max plus vs j7 prime2 thanks more power 😘

[@johntom7237]

the gaming is what killed it for me

[@jpaldamero4416]

3:33 What game is that?

[@joyjeetpaul2218]

Is it India bound ?

[@duechrlsmchl]

Still MI A1 for Best Budget Smartphone!

[@MrDetox2u]

I swear last time I checked the Zenfone MaxPRO M1 is RM799

[@robinmhelnelson147]

I thought this was 1080x2160 Full Hd resolution?

[@yuikadir2786]

I bought an asus zenfone 4 max that 4gbram rm599 its promotion on karamunsing mall sabah

[@bitraboj722]

I hate that it heats up

[@andyng0427]

gadget match I thought the front camera is 16mp

[@gadgetmatch]

The one we have is only 8MP

[@markjake7480]

Why mediatek processor?

[@santiagoferrari2417]

to keep the price low. For 200 only le.eco gives you a better procesor. mediatek is somparable to a snapdragon 4xx so its not bad.

[@DDdjm]

Yung india release na asus max pro snapdragon 636. Sayang mukang di na dadating sa pinas yun.

[@kuyajulz4903]

Is ASUS Max Plus M1 is good for Mobile gaming like PUBG Mobile?

[@HappyHumanist369]

It's decent for PUBG. But only expect it to run on the low settings. Don't really expect any lag. I completed one match with no kills (the guy was shooting me far away with a SCAR and I only had shotguns) but went from lv1-4 right after. Be on the lookout for Oreo 8.0 update. It's going to take this phone a lot further with a much better gaming experience; hopefully it will up the low settings of the game to medium if we're lucky.

[@jayasree8568]

Moto g5s plus review

[@nitehwk88]

is it waterproof?

[@gadgetmatch]

Nope.

[@michaelg6808]

This phone vs honor 7x??

[@aliffazfar650]

Mike G honor 7x

[@joshuabauyon7117]

how is it in gaming?

[@gadgetmatch]

There are lags for heavy games. Light games are okay. We showed it in the video.

[@skullzyy22]

GadgetMatch does it run ML well?

[@joachimlotz5049]

The device name couldn't be any longer right??? How idiotic 😨😬noone can remember that

[@griln9457]

Joachim Lotz well i can

[@mist2622]

Joachim Lotz Anyone with half a brain can lol, but the name is pretty irrelevant when the phone's specs are this good

[@zhixci958]

the names are kind of coded since there are different zenfones that cater to different consumer like Zf Selfie - Obviously for selfie freaks Zf Laser - Photo enthusiast ( more on the rear camera than front) Zf Max - battery packed beast Zf Deluxe - focuses more on the Aesthetic Zf Zoom - more zoom Zf go - small Zenfone - Flagship

[@owenjimbaon1026]

Please make a Waterproof and Scratch on it

[@crypticpoptart]

For everyone asking, the thing costs about 200$-230$ USD