But it now faces stiff competition from rival brands attempting to match them in value.

Case in point: Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, which launched last December.

And Asus almost got it right with the Pro M2.

Asus’ $190 ZenFone Max M2 Pro offers tremendous battery life – but little else

Whats new?

To achieve this, Asus included a notch up top, and shaved down the bezels.

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This phones a marathon runner.

The large display is great for watching videos.

It also captures object details well.

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Take a look at some samples below, and click here for full-resolution pictures onFlickr.

What can be improved?

First of all, can we change the name, c’mon?

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Whats more, the display panels touch response is oddly inconsistent.

I often observed that my taps and swipes registered late or didnt register at all.

Hopefully, this is something Asus can fix with a software update.

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Whos it for?

If your main concern is battery life, then this is the phone for you.

However, if you take pictures often, youll be disappointed by its sub-par camera.

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That’s one heck of a mixed bag.

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He likes to say “Bleh.

That’s one heck of a mixed bag.

He likes to say “Bleh.”

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