Razer Blade Stealth 2019 is a thin and light ultrabook you can game on. This year, it’s a lot more stealthy, with a newer boxy design and a neutral white logo. Besides, I had no complaints about their past design choices, but the new look just gives it a more professional feel, which I think is better.
Starting off with the internals, the base model starts at $1399.99 for a Core i7-8565U processor. The CPU is clocked at just 1.8GHz base but can ramp things up to 4.6GHz when needed. It’s a 15W CPU with 4 cores and 8 threads. It comes with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, a 13.3″ FHD color accurate display and integrated Intel graphics.
Shell out a bit more, $1,599.99 to be exact and you get a 16GB dual channel RAM setup and Nvidia’s GeForce MX150 dedicated GPU. Apart from these two, it’s the same display, same storage, and the same processor. If you need more RAM then this is the only option for you. RAM sticks are soldered on and non-upgradable after purchase.
The final configuration will cost you $1899.99, this get’s you a 4K Touch display, and bumps up your storage to 512GB. All variants come with a 53.1Wh battery, up to 8 hours of usage as claimed by Razer. It’s a single zone RGB Razer Chroma keyboard setup, and a windows precision trackpad just below it.
The laptop is just 0.58” thick and weighs just 1.28kgs. Furthermore, it comes with a 65W power adapter and charging happens through a USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 port. It also gets a Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port, 2 USB 3.1 Type A ports and a headphone jack. Connectivity includes Bluetooth 5.0 and Intel Wireless AC 9560 Wi-Fi.
Conclusion
Initial impressions for the Razer Blade Stealth 2019 are good. The laptop looks a lot better with upgraded internals, and it’s just an overall great package. The laptop’s display features 100% sRGB color coverage, thin 4.9mm bezels, and each laptop is individually color calibrated to ensure the absolute best color accuracy. The laptop is up for sale in both US and Canada with Asia and Europe to follow soon.
To kill the trend of the display with the notches and to increase the screen to body ratio, we saw lots of attempts this year. It really started with the Vivo Nex smartphone with the pop-up camera. The attempt from Vivo garnered loads from the tech community. But Vivo didn’t stop there. This time, the smartphone maker came up with a secondary display as an attempt to obliterate any sort of bezels or notches on the main display. Earlier rumors suggested the name of the phone to be Vivo Nex 2. However, the company presented the smartphone entitling it as the Vivo Nex Dual display edition.
Vivo Nex Dual Display Edition Overview
To avoid the notch, we saw different antics from the different manufacturers. In that case, Vivo’s pop up camera on the Nex and motorized camera system on the Oppo’s Find X were cool but seemed vulnerable on the long run. So this time, Vivo embraced the concept of the dual display, which we saw recently on the ZTE Nubia X. But unlike the Nubia X, Vivo Nex Dual Display Edition has adopted Super AMOLED screen on both the front and on the rear panels.
Vivo has equipped a 6.4-inch display panel on the front, which Vivo claims to feature a whopping 91.63% screen to body ratio. The front display comes in a tall and narrow form factor with19.5:9 aspect ratio featuring a Full-HD+ resolution. And on the back, there is a 5.5-inch display, which comes in a traditional 16:9 aspect ratio. The rear panel also comes with Full-HD resolution. So contents on both the screens is definitely going to look all sharp and vibrant.
Adopting the second display, Vivo has completely given up on the front camera. However, there are three cameras at the back, which can be used to capture the selfies making use of the secondary display. The three cameras on the phone comprise of the 12MP primary camera backed by a 2MP depth sensor. There is also a third f/1.3 lens paired with a time of flight (TOF) 3D module. According to Vivo, the third or the 3D TOF camera would help in point-to-point distance measurement, which comes handy on securely unlocking the rear display. Vivo also claimed that the 3D TOF camera would help in the “personalized beautification”.
The phone also has a “lunar ring” on the rear panel, which not just looks decorative but also is functional. The ring glows with fancy colors to alert about the notifications. Its soft glow can also be used to create diffused lighting for low light shots. That’s not all, the lunar ring can also be set to pulse along with your music.
So the phone uses the rear camera to unlock the rear display. But how to unlock the front display, you might ask. The phone is equipped with an under display fingerprint sensor to unlock the front display. And unlike the OnePlus 6T, which uses the under display fingerprint sensor as an excuse to obliterate the 3.5mm headphone jack, the 3.5mm jack is intact in the case of Vivo Nex Dual Display Edition.
On the performance front, the phone flaunts the Snapdragon 855 chipset, the flagship chipset of 2018. And aiding for the fluid performance, the phone packs a whopping 10GB of RAM. In terms of internal storage, there is non-expandable 128GB of onboard memory.
Vivo Nex Dual Display Edition Price & Availability
The Nex Dual Display Edition will go sale on China from December 29. However, Vivo has not yet announced the availability of the phone outside of China. And talking about the price, the handset costs 4,998 Yuan in China, which translates to about $725 or Rs. 84,000 in Nepal.
Vivo Nex Dual Display Edition Specifications
Dimensions: 157.2 x 75.3 x 8.1 mm; Weight:199 grams
Display: 6.39 inches Super AMOLED (primary) + 5.49 inches Super AMOLED (Secondary)
Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels with 19.5:9 aspect ratio (primary) + 1080 × 1920 pixels with 16:9 aspect ratio (secondary)
Now, I know most of you are on your phones till late at night before you go to sleep. I am too. But I browse memes…but it might not be the same for you. Most people are generally texting others late at night before they go to sleep. And that can actually lead to a modern bad habit – Sleep Texting.
Most of us who use our phones right until we sleep have another bad habit. Keeping our phones right next to us on the pillow. But that is not as bad as what it can actually lead to. Yes, sleep texting. And it is a “phenomenon” which occurs when an individual sends or responds to a text message electronically while in sleep state.
Think about it. You have your phone next to your pillow, and you receive a notification about a text message. Your body is programmed to reach for it even if you’re half asleep! In that state, you reply whatever, but will probably not remember it the next morning. That is purely instinct, but one brought about by our habit of being on our phone most of the time.
This actually comes from a study conducted at Villanova University. Researchers surveyed about 370 students and found this problem more common than previously thought. Some 25% of the students admitted to sleep texting previously as well. Out of which, over 70% didn’t remember doing it whereas 25% of them did not remember what they texted.
The lack of memory is not surprising, as people generally don’t remember the last moments before they drift off to sleep. And similar is the case with those who wake up after sleeping for a short while. They are in a half asleep state, but the body instinctively does the texting. So, those who do it have no idea they did it anyway.
Not a very strange thing, is it? Many tend to fall asleep while talking to someone on the phone late at night. They, too, have no memory of what they say before completely dozing off. A result of smartphone addiction combined with our lifestyle. Yes, human evolution surely knows no bounds!
SSDs are great, they help give your old sluggish PC a new life. No matter how much of a RAM or even a processor upgrade you do on your PC, if your hard disk is the bottleneck, it’s just going to perform more or less the same. So, it’s safe to say that an SSD is the best upgrade you can perform on you PC/Laptop if it doesn’t have one already.
However, there are certain cases you won’t see much of a difference. One of which is gaming. Your gameplay or the FPS will remain almost exactly the same although the game loading times will decrease significantly. SSDs only help if your storage device is a bottleneck, which is most of the times.
If you are in Nepal just like me, SSDs are making a mark. There was a time when you would have to call up your distant uncle or that one guy who is friends with your other friend to bring you the SSD you want at the price you can afford, just because they were returning to Nepal.
But that is changing and these days you can buy an SSD from absolutely anywhere at reasonable prices. But before you do that there are a few things you need to consider first.
The first and foremost is the size of an SSD, or moreover the size your computer supports. SSDs aren’t “plug and play” devices, rather they are to be fitted inside your CPU, never to be taken out unless absolutely necessary. You will also be using a few screws to put them in place too.
If you are planning to use an SSD your system doesn’t support, just don’t. If you absolutely have to maybe try a converter. These days you can find converters for anything to anything and they are pretty cheap as well. But nothing trumps native support so pick your fight wisely. We will be looking at two of the most popular SSD sizes on the market these days.
1. M.2 SSD
The first is an M.2 which you might have heard. If you have a relatively new PC or laptop, there is a high chance that it will support an M.2 SSD. If it does, you need to figure out its size. The M.2 is just a general form factor, while there are multiple sizes an M.2 SSD comes in.
While the industry has agreed on a standard width size of 22mm, the length is where it just goes bananas. With three different length sizes coming in at 80mm, 60mm, 42mm, and a few others you will need to figure out which one your system supports. You can either open up your PC/Laptop or just check your user manual.
Although there are like 5 different sizes, the most common is the 80mm one. It’s also the most easily available M.2 storage device out there. They aren’t the cheapest, but they are some of the most reliable ones out there. If your system supports this type of SSD you can jump directly to the “Types of SSD”.
2. 2.5″ SSD
If your system, unfortunately, doesn’t support an M.2 SSD, a 2.5″ SSD will fit in almost any PC or laptop out there. To start with, your laptop is probably already rocking a 2.5″ hard drive, which you can just swap out for an SSD of the same size.
If you are on a PC, it’s even easier, there is almost always room for a 2.5″ storage device on the casing. If by chance, there isn’t, you can get a 2.5″ to 3.5″ adapter bracket to fit your SSD.
Types of SSD
There are a few types of SSD and their own host interfaces. But to make things simple, we will look at two types of logical interfaces most commonly used and readily available right now. They include SATA 3 (6.0 Gbit/s) and PCIe (31.5 Gbit/s) logical interface, which will reflect directly on the speeds you will get and the price you will have to pay.
So, to make things simple, just figure out if your system supports PCI Express. If it doesn’t then you are stuck with the SATA 3 interface. This isn’t actually a bad thing, a SATA3 SSD is still twice as fast as a traditional hard drive. These are also the most common ones out there and are pretty much as cheap as an SSD gets.
While you can buy a SATA 3 SSD, even though you have an empty PCIe lane, the SSD will work as it should but you will be throwing away a lot of potential performance. You can also do the exact opposite and use a PCIe SSD on an mSATA interface, but here you are just wasting you money on a more expensive SSD.
We obviously recommend you get the correct type of SSD for your interface, but if you are on a budget, going with a SATA 3 SSD for your PCIe supported PC should be OK. The other way around however isn’t recommended unless you plan to change your whole system sometime soon.
Pricing
After you have decided on the size and type of SSD you need, you now need to decide how much you are willing to spend on it. SATA SSDs starts at around 5k for 128GB and the prices will go up depending on their capacity and quality.
Comparing prices of both types of SSDs, a normal SATA 3 SSD costs about 8k for 256GB while a PCIe SSD will cost you well over 12k for the same storage. You are paying that extra for more speed and reliability. Here is the official price list of Transcend for the month of September 2018 for reference.
SSD
Price
SATA III 820 M.2 SSD (120GB)
Rs 5,750
SATA III 820 M.2 SSD (240GB)
Rs 9,000
SATA III 820 M.2 SSD (480GB)
Rs 18,750
PCIe NVMe M.2 110s (256GB)
Rs 12,500
PCIe NVMe M.2 110s (512GB)
Rs 21,875
Where to buy one?
Online retailers like Daraz or SastoDeal do sell SSDs in both sizes. You can also try local retailers, like that computer shop you actually bought your system in. Or you can also try hamrobazar, which is just filled with brand new and second hand SSDs.
What next?
After you install your new SSD, the first thing you should do is install a fresh clean copy of windows on that new storage device. Sure you can just use it as a fast file storage but that’s neither optimal nor is it going to make your PC run faster. The only way you can take full advantage of that SSD is if you install your windows on that device.
If you were running on a genuine copy of Windows 10, you do not need to worry about activation, the BIOS takes care of that. If you use a crack, well you don’t have to worry about activation at all. After that, you can just install all your software on your SSD while your hard disk is there if you need cheaper storage space.
This is obviously what we recommend but if you planned anything else for your SSD, well, you paid for it.
Conclusion
So, now you know the easiest way to buy an SSD. For PC users, this process should be easy. For laptop owners, however, opening up your computer can be a bit more complicated. There is also a high chance you will void your warranty while doing so. But it should all be worth it, an SSD is the best thing that can happen to your system and you will feel it right off the start.
It is said that the world is a small place in these modern times. And apparently, it is getting smaller. The internet is connecting more people than ever before, and for the first time, more than half the global population has access to the Internet.
This is a good news – because connectivity is one of the major points which all international organizations try to achieve as it is now one of the basic needs. At present, some 3.9 billion people are now online. And so, we have passed the 50% milestone for internet connectivity globally. Also, that number could reach up to 51.2% by the end of 2018, according to ITU, the UN agency for Information and communication Technology.
This may not seem like much, but it is an important step for mankind. Far too many people are waiting to reap the benefits of Digital Economy. The development of such is more rapid in developing countries rather than developed ones. Compared to 2005, the world’s richest countries slowed slow growth from 51.3% to 80.9% at present. Whereas, developing countries showed a more rapid growth from 7.7% to 45.3%. Also, Africa has the strongest growth rate from 2.1% to 24.4%, according to the ITU reports.
And this is made possible by the expansion of mobile technology. Fixed telephone line subscriptions are dwindling. But cellular users continue to grow, hence, such development. And with 5G technology incoming, this could pick up a more rapid pace.
The Huawei Nova 4 was just but a rumor a few days ago. Now, we’re seeing some pictures and have an idea about some specs that it is going to pack. The Nova 3 got a great response, and we can expect similar from the Nova 4. But…the Nova 4 is shaping up to be all too familiar.
What I mean, is based on some leaked specs and photographs, we have a better idea of what the Nova 4 is going to look like. And surprise surprise…it looks like a twin to the Huawei P20 Pro, at least from the back. The dual gradient colors with the triple camera setup, the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and everything. At the front, however, the screen has a hole on the top left corner for the selfie camera as promised.
The screen is a large 6.41″, but no confirmation on whether it will be an LCD panel or AMOLED. But for a phone such as this, it will most likely have an LCD panel. There are three cameras at the back, arranged just like the P20 Pro. And among them, the primary sensor is a whopping 48 MP camera!
Further specs are yet to be revealed, but the phone should pack the latest Kirin 980. Since it has a 48 MP sensor at the back, it will need serious power, especially for image processing, and AI capabilities. And looking at Nova 3, a Kirin 980 is the most likely choice.
We’ll keep you updated with every bits we receive, so, stay tuned. Are you excited about the Nova 4, or will you let it pass?
I feel you, the process of buying a good computer is a tiring work. It can be a very crafty job to find the right computer with the right specifications that will work for you. Because everyone’s different needs. Of course, if you have extra cash to throw around, you could get yourself a very high-end computer and not worry about it. However, most of us have a limited budget to spend on computers.
Choosing the right processor is one of the most important and tricky things because unlike RAM and Hard Disk, you can’t judge a processor by just numbers. There are a lot of other factors like Cache, Hyper-threading, Cores to consider. Plus, money is also another essential element because the processors are expensive. If you don’t need a very powerful processor, why waste your hard earned money on it?
So, how do you choose which processor to buy? Don’t worry, I will guide you thoroughly in this article. After reading this post, even a non-technical person can find choosing the best-fit-for-your-need processor to be an easy-peasy job.
First of all, if you live Nepal, you can choose from two brands: AMD or Intel. However, Intel is more readily available in the market. Therefore, I will be talking about Intel processors only (I don’t want you to be more confused. So, let’s stick with Intel).
Intel has it’s Core I series of processors, with a total of four variants, three of them readily available in Nepal. If you are confused, the Core i3, Core i5, and the Core i7 are the common ones. While the Core i9 is both more powerful and is just the best, they are pretty expensive.
HOW TO IDENTIFY GENERATIONS
Before you know how to identify the generation of a processor, you should note that in today’s age, i.e 2018 you should not buy anything that isn’t 8th Gen or higher. Even when you get a chance to buy a last-gen Core i7 vs a current-gen Core i5, get the latest one. While this seems pretty easy there is a lot of other things you need to consider.
1. Look at the Intel sticker (simple as that!)
For starters, as long as you are not buying an old processor, the generation is written right on the little sticker that comes with your laptop. If you are a desktop person, the packaging will have the generation written all over it. You will also get a sticker with the packaging for desktops while the sticker on laptops come pre-installed.
2. Look at the processor serial number.
For this, you need to boot the computer and look at the computer properties. There you will see processor numbers.
PC: Processor Number
The number after i3, i5 or i7 is the generation. For instance, in the picture above, the processor names are “Intel Core i7-7500 U” and “Intel Core i7-7Y75”; the number 7 after i7 means it is a seventh-generation processor. If it was 6th generation, the processor number would be “Intel i7 6XXXX”
Now that the problem of identifying the generation is resolved, let’s look at the difference between i3, i5 and i7.
Difference Between i3, i5 and i7
No, the numbers 3, 5 and 7 don’t represent the number of cores or processing speed (GHz). These numbers just show the relative performance based on the number of cores, clock speed (in GHz), the size of cache memory, Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading. Well, in short i7 is better than i5, which in turn is better than i3.
Number of Cores: i3 has two to four cores, i5 has 2 to 6 cores and i7 has 2 to 8 cores. A higher core count doesn’t mean better performance. If an application is capable of utilizing multiple cores, that is the only way more cores help. Intel has introduced features like Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost that cannot be overlooked. But, the size of cache memory matters as well.
Hyper-threading: Thread is a process in simple term. Usually, one core can perform one task (thread) at a time. But with hyper-threading, Intel can process two tasks in a single core. Which means the two physical cores act as four cores (virtual), thus increasing speed. So, your dual-core i3 will act like it has four cores.
The Intel Core i3 series and the Intel Core i7 series support hyper-threading. The Intel Core i5 series (quad-core) does not support it (But, remember physical cores are better than virtual cores).
Turbo Boost: If you buy i5 or i7, your processor can increase its clock speed (GHz) when needed. This is called Turbo Boost by Intel. For example, if you are playing a game and your system requires some extra power, Intel processor will activate Turbo Boost to make the game run smooth. Unfortunately, i3 doesn’tsupport Turbo Boost.
Cache Memory: Cache is a memory (like RAM) inside the processor. So, the greater the cache memory size, the better the processor will perform. i3 has 3 to 8MB of cache, i5 has 3-9MB, i7 has 4-12MB cache and the latest Core i9-9900k has 16MB of cache.
I know, this all sounded too techie and you are still confused. You are probably still wondering…which one do I buy?
Alpha Suffix
This is the most important part of your buying decision. You might have noticed a letter or two at the end or somewhere in the middle of your processor’s serial number. That is your processor’s Alpha Suffix, or the product line suffix. This letter or letters represent what your processor is actually capable of.
The last letter in the processor number describes how your processor would perform and the list of features it gets. It also defines the processor’s TDP, which is also pretty important as well. Let’s look at a few common suffixes and what they mean for you. I will keep it as simple as possible.
Alpha Suffix
Description
K
Desktop CPU Unlocked Overclockable Performance-oriented Usually has a TDP of 95W Targeted towards gamers and Content creation Eg: i9-9900k
HK
Laptop CPU Unlocked Overclockable Performance-oriented for laptops TDP of 45W Eg: i9-8950HK
H
Laptop CPU TDP of 45W Performance Oriented TDP of 45W Up-to 6 Cores Eg: i7-8750H
HQ
Laptop CPU Quad-Core Processors TDP of 45W Fairly outdated at this point Eg: i7-7700HQ
G
Laptop CPU Includes descrete Graphics Eg: i7-8809G
U
Laptop CPU Ultra-low power TDP of 15W Ultrabook oriented Best of usable power and battery efficiency Eg: i7-8550U
Y
Laptop CPU TDP of 4.5W Fan-less design Best for ultralight laptops Battery efficiency at it’s best Extremely low power Eg: i7-7Y75
Which processor type is best for you?
First of all, it depends on what you plan to do with your system (laptop/PC). But, worry not! I will tell you more about processor types and the tasks it can do.
i3 – Good for basic tasks with decent multitasking. If all you do on your computer is surf Internet, use Word, Excel etc., play simple games, and make video calls, then i3 is for you. You will get a cheap computer for all your needs.
i5– This is good for someone who is Intermediate and active user (someone who wants to do simple video editing, graphics designing). Good for gaming if it has integrated graphics. Basically, if you want better performance at a cheap price, go for i5. In my opinion, this is the best choice because you never know when your needs might increase.
i7 – This is for the power users. It is similar to the flagship phones. It performs very good but is expensive. If you don’t need to do high-end video rendering, well, don’t waste your money (if you have a limited budget, that is).
i9 – The best processor Intel makes for us consumers. Packed with enough power to do almost anything, this is pretty much as good as it gets. If you have the money to buy one, be prepared to spend more on cooling solution.
TDP (Thermal Design Power)
TDP basically means the power a processor needs to work properly according to Intel’s definition of high-complexity workload. Although the TDP only shows the watt consumption under base frequencies.
If you see anything less than 25W, it’s oriented towards battery life and portability. Anything around 50W are powerful processors, but not fully committed. Above that is basically all performance performance performance.
Conclusion
So, just to summarize everything, always try and buy the latest gen processor rather than going after Intel’s absurd naming schemes. If you are still confused, just look at the processor’s TDP (Thermal Design Power). If you do finally choose a processor, just look at a few reviews before you actually make a purchase.
Hope this loooong post helped clear your dilemma.
So, which processor will you be choosing while buying a computer? Let us know in the comments below.
If you think you’ve seen all the antics to take this whole all-screen display, think again. We did see the Vivo Nex S with a selfie camera slider so that there was no need for a notch or bezels. Then we saw the OPPO Find X, which upped the Nex S with a slider for both the selfie and the rear cameras. Now, Vivo Nex 2 is coming with two displays just like the ZTE Nubia X.
Yes, you heard that right. It seems Vivo has leaked some of its images and renders. Maybe a part of their promotion campaign. But nevertheless, it’s out there. And these rumors are actually turning out to be interesting. Here’s what they look like.
The Vivo Nex 2 features two screens: a main 6.59″ Super AMOLED display and a secondary 5.5″ display at the back. Well yes, this is not exactly new…Nubia actually did it first with the Nubia X. But the secondary screen on this one is a tad bit bigger than Nubia X’s 5.1″ screen. The secondary screen’s display quality will be a thing to be tested.
As for the cameras, there are three cameras in the rear, as there are none at the front. This was the whole point behind the dual screen. You take selfies with your regular cameras via the secondary screen. And the camera seems to be AI integrated, i.e. the AI combines pictures from those three cameras into one, just like the Huawei P20 Pro. And while this may mean better regular images, it means amazing selfies- because not only you’re taking selfies with the primary cameras, you’re also getting this AI thing in it!
Still in the camera department, there is a “Star-Ring” sort of thing on the back camera, which rotates (in software) to provide better adjustment of the 3D Beauty levels. How it works, we don’t know yet…but it will soon be clear.
The internals of the Vivo Nex 2 aren’t exactly crystal. But rumors suggest it’ll have the Snapdragon 845 with up to 10 GB of RAM. That’s actually more power than anyone can use – but with two screens and such, it might be necessary. Also, the phone will have an In-display fingerprint sensor and probably will sport a Liquid Cooling System too.
What do you think of this phone? State-of-the-art? Or too flashy for taste? Whatever it is, seems like phones are going places.
Apple had very recently released a patent on a technology that monitors your sleep. A camera above the bed, a bunch of sensors woven into the blanket and a screen that displays the results. However, there is no date on the release, and we’re not sure if it actually will see the light of day. But here’s something that might actually be coming out soon. Apple has revealed its Apple Smart Sleep Technology.
The technology actually comes from Beddit, which manufactures sensors and the app. And earlier this year, Apple purchased Beddit. And so, now, the company has revealed its sleep tracking technology, which comprises of a sensor and an app on your iPhone. The sensor goes under your mattress – which is actually, a 2 mm thin mat with a USB wire you connect to a power adapter.
The sensor is in sync with the Beddit app on your iPhone, and helps to measure, manage and improve your sleep. With its tracking, it measures your sleep duration, breathing, heart rate, room temperature & humidity, and even snoring. After all the analysis, it even provides tips to help you better your sleep.
You can also set your own bedtime goals and such for every day. And the tech helps you achieve by providing notifications of morning results, reminders and weekly reports.
This app is a great addition for what Apple already offers in terms of Health and Fitness. And this technology will cost you $150. And looking at the history of Apple products prices, this is actually surprising!
Asus, the Taiwanese brand, has launched two new phones. They are the much awaited Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 and Asus Zenfone Max 2. Both of these are the successors to the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 and the Asus Zenfone Max M1 respectively. These phones are now available for purchase from Asus’ official website in Russia.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 Overview
The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 features a large 6.3″ IPS LCD display Full HD+ on a glass back body. The glass back also features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. In addition, the display has a Gorilla Glass 6 protection.
In terms of camera, the Max Pro M2 features dual camera setup at the back like any other phone in 2018. The dual camera setup comprises of a 12 MP lens with f/1.8 aperture and a 5 MP depth sensor. The selfie camera is a single camera of 13 MP lens with f/2.0 aperture and LED front flash as well.
A Snapdragon 660powers the phone with 4 GB of RAM, which means ample performance. It features a 64 GB of storage which is also expandable via microSD card. The phone packs a large 5000 mAh battery, which is the signature feature of these Asus Zenfones. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. It is priced at 17990 Rubles (Rus. currency), which is equivalent to the US $270.
The Asus Zenfone Max M2 appears like a toned down version of the Max Pro M2. It also has a large 6.3″ LCD display but with HD+ resolution. Like the Max M2, it also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Camera wise, it has dual cameras at the back which comprises of a 13 MP primary sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. In the selfie department, it features an 8 MP selfie shooter.
This phone is powered by a Snapdragon 632, which is a chipset that’s not mostly heard of. It is supported by 3 GB of RAM as well. Also, it has a 64 GB internal storage as well, which is expandable via microSD. This phone houses a slightly lesser battery of 4000 mAh. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo, this phone is priced at 12990 Rubles (US $195).
