Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL with 5000mAh battery launch on January 15, 2016 at Rs.9,999 ($222.2)

Asus India has launched its new ZenFone-series smartphone, the ZenFone Max. Priced at Rs. 9,999. 

Asus Zenfone Max

 

The Asus ZenFone Max is now up for pre-orders via Amazon India and Flipkart, starting Monday. The online retailer lists the tentative release date to be January 14. The phone will also be sold at Asus Exclusive Stores and with other retailers from the second fortnight of January. The smartphone was first showcased in India back in August last year.

The biggest highlight of the new ZenFone Max is its 5000mAh battery which the company touts can work as a power bank for other devices. Notably, the battery on the handset is non-removable. The company claims that the ZenFone Max can deliver up to 914 hours of standby time and up to 38 hours of talk time.

Asus Zenfone Max as Powerbank