Smartphone ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL: advantages and disadvantages

What is the ASUS ZB570TL, what is it good for, is the cost justified - the answers to these questions can be found in our review. The Taiwanese company Asus is famous for computers and their components, tablets. Recently, the brand has been hard at work on creating user-friendly smartphones. One of these will be discussed in today's review.

The ASUS ZenFone M1 device can be safely called a tablet phone. It has a large screen, powerful performance and attractive design. Let's look at it from all sides, look inside and find out if the gadget is as good as the manufacturer writes about the ward. The announcement of the sale was in December 2017, buyers have already managed to get acquainted with the model and get a portion of impressions.

Appearance

The Asus M1 is an attractive and budget-friendly phablet. The body is made of smooth metal, which is pleasant to touch.The manufacturer offers three colors - black wave, azure silver, sunny gold.

The shape of the gadget is rectangular with rounded edges, the aspect ratio is 18:9. A diagonal of 5.7 inches, which is very much in demand today - it’s easier for people to buy one smartphone than another tablet to boot. The dimensions are pleasing, 152.6 x 73 x 8.8 mm, and the weight is only 160 grams.

Above the screen are a speech speaker, selfie camera with flash, sensors. At the bottom end there is an input for recharging and two speakers. On the right side, we found a place for volume buttons, an on / off key.

The rear panel contains a dual camera module and a flash on the left, and a fingerprint scanner slightly lower in the center. Asus branding is located at the bottom of the lid. The 3.5 mm audio input with a second microphone is located on the top end.

The tray for SIM cards and a memory card is located on the left edge. To open it, it is necessary, as in the iPhone, to press with a sharp needle or toothpick into a special hole next to the compartment. Nano-SIM slots are located next to each other, and Micro-SD is below them.

In general, the look is concise and discreet, reminiscent of the size of the iPhone 8 Plus. Small scratches appear on the metal case over time, so you should think about buying a protective case in advance.

Packaging and equipment

The smartphone is sold in an Asus branded box and includes the device itself in a protective film, documentation, an OTG cable, a 90 cm USB cable, and a 2A power adapter. The warranty period is 1 year.

Ergonomics

Although the smartphone is large, it lies firmly in the hand, does not fall out and is not outweighed. Using a case further minimizes the risk of sudden drops and scratches on the case.We note the comfortable volume keys, they are pressed easily with a characteristic click. They are oblong in shape and represent two independent elements.

Nobody can outdo Apple with their handy fingerprint scanner, but in general, the sensor is located in a good place. Asus did not reinvent the wheel and found a place for it, like all other manufacturers - on the rear panel. In order to use the scanner, in any case, you will have to turn the smartphone in your hand.

In general, the phone does not look huge, on the contrary, due to the detailed details, thin body, small frame, the gadget looks smaller than fellow competitors of the same size.

Smartphone Specifications

The gadget continues the Asus ZenFone line, looks very similar to the 3 Zoom and 4 Max, but the filling is different in favor of the newcomer.

Screen

If you pay attention to the frame, you can see how thin it is compared to a regular smartphone. The ZB570TL is identical in size to a 5.2-inch gadget. The IPS display with a high resolution of 2160x1080 pixels allows you to see the smallest details in the photo without distortion. 16 million colors and a pixel density of 424 PPI contribute to a bright image. The display occupies 80% of the front of the screen, which is convenient when watching movies and active games.

The screen uses durable 2.5D glass with an oleophobic coating. It is hardened and withstands the impact of fingers and nails. Viewing angles provide maximum viewing. No matter how you tilt your smartphone, you can see the picture and text.

Multi-touch is set to 5 simultaneous touches, so you can safely use all your fingers when zooming in on a photo. The phone works without freezes, responds quickly to all touches on the sensor.

Camera

The manufacturer endowed the ward with two rear cameras, which are switched between themselves by instantly moving the slider in the settings. Located in one module on the rear panel with a protrusion of 1 mm.

Main

It has a characteristic of 16 MP, shoots in low light conditions, is sensitive to light. The pictures come out crisp and bright. Autofocus is ultra-fast and comparable to the "mirror" brothers - is 0.03 seconds. Blurring is excluded, even if the model decided to dance in the frame.

Additional

Designed to capture panoramic views and a large number of people. All this allows you to rotate the viewing angle of 120 degrees. When using a smartphone, you can photograph 2 times more people or space, Asus increased the field of view by 200%.Such a “chip” helps out when there are only a couple of steps from the device to the people in the frame. In the photo, as a result, there will be a visual effect of expansion. The photo shows a comparison of a shot taken with a regular smartphone (left) and an Asus wide-angle lens (right).

Frontal

An 8 MP camera is, of course, not 13 MP, as in the same BQ 6016 L, but the quality of the gadget is no worse. You can take selfies and chat with your family via video call. The image enhancement function evens out the skin, gives a natural tone, corrects the eyes and face as a whole, and adds a natural glow. As users note, selfie shots are not always successful - low detail, insufficient sharpness occasionally slips.

Video recording is provided by the Mali-T860 MP2 video processor, which allows you to make 30 frames per second. The colors are vibrant and the details are accurate. The maximum video quality resolution is 1920×1080. Sometimes noise and artifacts are visible. This happens due to too frisky focus, which is trying to work at an accelerated pace.

How to take pictures

There are 8 shooting modes - for every taste: super resolution, landscapes, slow motion and others. For the quality “a mosquito will not undermine the nose”, it is better to use the 1st option, the result will please, the image will be comparable to a 64 MP photo. The built-in LED flash diffuses soft light without distorting skin tone. To look even better, you should turn on the enhancement function. Then the result will be the following:

• wrinkles and age spots fade into the background;

• gives a peach tint to the skin;

• the look becomes more expressive;

• the shape of the face acquires an advantageous oval.

An example of how to photograph a “wide-angle” at night.

Pro mode lets you manually adjust focus, white balance, and exposure.You can blur the background on the front camera. The function does not bring much benefit and does not compete with DSLRs in any way. The best photos come out in bright daylight, in dark conditions the camera can not cope with pulling the white balance.

Communications

The gadget supports any cellular communication standards - 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, GSM. For LTE, the data transfer rate will be approximately 173 Mbps for download and 58 Mbps for transmission. There are GPS, AGPS, GLONASS. Geolocation is determined from 20 satellites with an accuracy of up to 3 meters.

The Wi-Fi module is installed in version 802.11n, and distribution of wireless Internet at a hot spot is also available. Bluetooth 4.0 is reliable and fast. In principle, this function is not surprising now, users have long switched to data transfer in instant messengers or e-mail.

SIMs are able to work in alternate mode. While there is a conversation on one SIM card, the second is not available. The manufacturer has established a separation of the possibilities of using the Internet: 1 SIM card is available for 3G, the second for 4G.

There is no NFC, perhaps because the function is not in demand enough in the world, but the smartphone is equipped with OTG technology. The user can connect other computer equipment to the phone - a mouse, keyboard, flash drive.

Software

The smartphone has a built-in operating system based on Android version 7.0 Nougat with a proprietary ZenUI interface. Convenient and familiar to users. Any items are easily found in the menu, the view is intuitive.

To unlock, Asus came up with something interesting: in addition to the standard methods (pattern, pin code), fingerprint and face scanning are available. The face-scanner works quickly, while the loading bar is visible on the screen.The function saves in the cold, when the fingers are frozen, the print is not readable, and you don’t want to take off the mittens once again.

Users can use a flashlight and other amenities of a smartphone - a voice recorder, an audio player. Music formats WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC are supported. The sound quality is good - all frequencies are present, the timbre is not distorted, but clean and pleasant.

Performance

As a filling, an 8-core Mediatek MT6750T processor with a frequency of 1.5 GHz is used. Often, manufacturers use only 4 cores, so Asus is rightfully considered smart.

Phone ZB570TL is equipped with 3 GB of RAM, which compares favorably with other models. 32 GB built-in storage, expandable up to 256 GB with a micro-SD card.

Battery life

The manufacturer guarantees that the M1 will not let you down in the most interesting place. The capacity of the lithium-polymer battery is 4130 mAh. The charge is enough for a day of hanging on the Internet and communicating with friends. The type uses a non-removable battery.

In terms of official data, the promises are as follows: up to 13 hours of video playback, up to 21 hours of Internet use, up to 26 hours of talking and flying on 3G, up to 26 days of standby and surfing on LTE. The numbers are beautiful, users confirm the high durability of the battery life.

The gadget has a fast charging function, it turns on automatically after connecting the original cable to the input. According to the promises of Asus, up to 100% of M1 will be filled with energy in 3 hours. In life, a full charge occurs after 2 hours and 40 minutes. If there is only a quarter of an hour, this amount is enough for 3 hours of smartphone operation.

If the charge is about to run out, and the user is afraid of turning off the device, it is worth considering the power saving mode.It will extend the life of the assistant up to 67 hours in standby mode. Manufacturer Asus warns buyers that fast charging only works when interacting with the original accessory.

The battery is not only powerful, it can last up to 2 times longer, just like the famous batteries. Only M1 uses a whole range of PowerMaster technologies, which includes the following types of protection:

• from overvoltage in the wires at the input and output;
• from overheating;
• from controller reset;
• from power surges;
• against short circuit;
• charging identification;
• compliance with JEITA standards.

Price

At the start of sales in December 2017, the recommended price was set at 16990-17990 rubles. In 2019, there was a decrease in the cost, the average price is 9,000 rubles. As users note in the reviews, for 9-10 thousand rubles a smartphone is a great find, but a large amount should be paid for other models.

• price;
• smart and productive;
• accelerated charging;
• 12 degrees of protection;
• durable glass;
• thin bezel display.
• dimensions and weight.

• no NFC;
• focus jumps;
• The camera doesn't always work.

The ASUS Max Plus ZB570TL smartphone is considered an inexpensive but reliable phablet of the ZenFone line. There is no NFC here, and the camera sometimes does not please with detailed shots, but for the budget price, the user gets a long battery life, good RAM.

Games do not freeze, the sound is at a decent level with the presence of all frequencies, and the most convenient thing is that the memory card is located separately from the SIM, i.e. You do not need to try to pick out the Micro-SD from under the SIM card. The smartphone is suitable for people who have an amount within 10,000 rubles and a desire to get a standard set of features from a well-known brand.