Asus Zenfone Max M1 and Lite L1: Capable performers in budget phone segment
Taiwanese smartphone brand Asus has a slim portfolio of smartphones across segments. Unlike most of its Chinese counterparts, the company launched only a couple of devices this year – the Zenfone Max Pro M1 (review) in the budget segment and the Zenfone 5Z (review) in the midrange segment. With festive-season sales in sight, Asus recently launched the Zenfone Max M1 and Zenfone Lite L1 budget smartphones at Rs 8,999 and 6,999, respectively. Though these Flipkart-exclusive devices have the same screen size, processor and design, they have different camera modules and battery. The Zenfone L1 Lite, being the more cost-effective one, also trades off some other features of its premium counterpart, such as the fingerprint sensor for unlocking the phone and reverse battery charging. Design and display The Zenfone Max M1 and Zenfone Lite L1 have curved unibody designs with a metallic finish. While the Max M1 has curved sides that give it a more uniform appeal, the Lite L1 ha