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Justine Asuncion Sigua asks, “Which is better: ASUS Zenfone 4 Max or Lenovo K6 Note?”
In this match, we will be looking at two smartphones that both have a big focus on battery capacity. Let’s start!
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Max is the company’s main player in terms of high battery capacity. It has a 5.5″ HD IPS display, Snapdragon 430 processor, 32GB internal storage, 3GB RAM, 13MP + 5MP (wide-angle) dual rear cameras with PDAF and LED flash, 8MP front camera with LED flash, and 5,000mAh battery.
The Lenovo K6 Note has been around longer than the Zenfone 4 Max and carries an above average battery capacity. It has a 5.5″ Full HD display, Snapdragon 430 processor, 32GB internal storage, 4GB RAM, 16MP rear camera with PDAF and LED flash, 8MP front camera, and 4,000mAh battery.
Here are their detailed specs:
| ASUS Zenfone 4 Max | Lenovo K6 Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.5-inch HD IPS display @ 1280 x 720 pixels | 5.5-inch Full HD display @ 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 505 |
| Memory | – 32GB internal storage – 3GB RAM |
– 32GB internal storage – 4GB RAM |
| Camera | – 13MP + 5MP (wide-angle) rear dual camera w/ EIS, PDAF, LED flash – 8MP front camera w/ LED flash |
– 16MP PDAF rear camera w/ LED flash – 8MP front-facing camera |
| Battery | 5,000mAh non-removable battery | 4,000mAh battery |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat w/ ZenUI | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
Here are the advantages of each smartphone.
ASUS Zenfone 4 Max
+ Dual rear cameras
+ Wide-angle rear camera lens
+ Larger battery capacity
+ Android 7.1.1 out-of-the-box
+ Dedicated microSD card slot
Lenovo K6 Note
+ Higher screen resolution
+ Larger RAM
+ Higher rear camera resolution
DISPLAY
Looking at their displays, the K6 Note has a higher screen resolution, but the rest of the specs are pretty much identical with the Zenfone 4 Max. If we are to look at the user’s viewing experience, we can definitely say that the former is the better choice here.
CPU AND GPU
For CPU and GPU, both smartphones possess the same chipset, which is the Snapdragon 430 CPU and Adreno 505 GPU. In terms of performance, the SD 430 is decent for low-tier to mid-range devices. It gives relatively smooth performance for day-to-day tasks and navigation. The Adreno 505 GPU can run low-to-mid graphics-heavy games without any stutters or frame dropping.
CAMERA
In the camera department, they have different types of setups. The Zenfone 4 Max has a dual-camera setup with a wide-angle lens for better area coverage while the K6 Note has a single rear camera lens but with a higher resolution. In the front camera, both of them have the same camera resolution but the former is equipped with an additional LED flash.
We do not have sample shots for the K6 Note since we do not have a review unit, but, for the Zenfone 4 Max, here are the sample shots we took.
BATTERY
As for battery capacity, it is without a doubt that the Zenfone 4 Max wins but let us not count the K6 Note out, because it still has a larger battery compared with most mid-rangers out on the market.
We have no test results for the battery life performance of the K6 Note but, when we tested the Zenfone 4 Max, the device lasted for 16 Hours and 30 Minutes. We can say that the K6 Note will probably have a lower battery life, but it will last longer than most mid-range smartphones.
OVERALL PERFORMANCE
It is a draw in terms of overall performance since both smartphones carry the same chipset, however, the K6 Note wins in terms of viewing quality while the Zenfone 4 Max wins in the battery life performance aspect.
PRICE
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Max is priced at Php9,995 (see price listing here) while the Lenovo K6 Note is priced at Php11,999 (see price listing here)
Which battery-centric smartphone would you pick? Let us know your choice in the comments section below.
