ASUS ZenFone Max Plus and the Vivo V7 are making waves in the mid-range department. The former hits the Philippines by storm last weekend with the company trying to take a bigger share in the mid-range pie. Meanwhile, the Vivo V7 has recently dropped its price to Php 12,990 which instantly made it a steal buy. For this round, we have pitted the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus to the newly price-dropped VIVO V7. Let's check it out.
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ASUS ZenFone Max Plus vs Vivo V7
Both measures 5.7-inch display with 18:9 Aspect ratio. This captures a sweet spot for those who want to have a smaller footprint with wider viewing real estate. Both handsets do not disappoint when it comes to the display. However, we could instantly tell that ASUS' ZenFone Max Plus has the edge when it comes to the display due to its Full HD+ 1080 x 2160 pixel resolution panel. The Vivo V7 only comes with an HD+ 720 x 1440p resolution. However, Vivo V7's display is treated with Gorilla Glass unlike the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus' panel.
ASUS ZenFone Max Plus vs Vivo V7: Processor, GPU, RAM
Under the hood, both phones tick with octa-core processors. ASUS ZenFone Max Plus runs with MediaTek MT6750T while the Vivo V7 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450. The former runs at 1.5GHz while the latter comes with a faster clock-speed at 1.8GHz. Vivo V7's Snapdragon 450 is a newer-generation SoC with a more powerful Adreno 506 GPU. Both handsets pack 4GB of RAM.
ASUS ZenFone Max Plus vs Vivo V7: Camera
In the camera department, both smartphones beat one another in their respective feature sets. ASUS ZenFone Max Plus is the winner when we talk about the rear camera due to the fact that it sports a dual-camera module (16MP + 8MP). The Vivo V7, on the other hand, captures way better selfies with its 24MP front camera.
ASUS ZenFone Max Plus vs Vivo V7: Battery
The Vivo V7 is powered by 3000 mAh battery which could serve long mileage (away from the wall outlet) for the reason that it touts an HD+ screen resolution and a power efficient chipset. Meanwhile, the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus is dubbed as the "Battery King" due to the 4130 mAh pack. On paper, it looks like the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus aces the battery segment. But in our opinion, it would not leave the Vivo V7's battery far behind in this comparison since the Max Plus also has an FHD+ screen to feed.
ASUS ZenFone Max Plus vs Vivo V7: Price
The Vivo V7 is now priced at Php 12,990 which is a far better deal than its Php 14,990 introductory price. Meanwhile, you can get the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus at Php 11,995 which is also a great deal considering that it packs a bucket-full of exciting features.
ASUS ZenFone Max Plus vs Vivo V7: The Wrap
On paper, ASUS ZenFone Max Plus is a great contender in this price range. The older chipset might shrug off some buyers. But we love how the company puts almost everything in the table at a very competitive price. The Vivo V7, on the other hand, is the selfie-centric smartphone which everyone loves. It's also proven to be a good worker with long battery life.
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ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1)
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VIVO V7
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5.7-inch Full View FHD+ display, 1080 x 2160p at 424ppi
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5.7-inch HD+ FullView IPS Display, 720 x
1440p at 282 ppi
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2.5D curved glass
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Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Protection
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MediaTek MT6750T chipset
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC
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1.5GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 processor
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1.8GHz octa-core Cortex-A53
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Mali-T860MP2 GPU
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Adreno 506 GPU
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4GB RAM
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4GB RAM
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32GB Internal memory
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32GB Internal memory
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microSD card, up to 256GB
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microSD card, up to 256GB
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16MP Rear camera f/2.0 + 8MP f/2.4; wide angle, AF, LED Flash,
1080p at 30fps video recording
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16MP Rear camera f/2.0, PDAF, LED Flash,
1080p at 30fps video recording
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8MP Front cam f/2.0, Portrait Mode, Screen Flash
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24MP Selfie Camera f/2.0, Moonlight Glow
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4G LTE, 3G and 2G
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4G LTE, 3G, and 2G
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Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, Hotspot
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Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, WiFi Direct, Hotspot
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Bluetooth 4.2
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Bluetooth 4.2
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GPS, A-GPS
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GPS, A-GPS
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FM Radio
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FM Radio
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microUSB 2.0, USB OTG
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microUSB 2.0, USB OTG
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3.5mm Audio Jack
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3.5mm Audio Jack
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Fingerprint sensor
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Fingerprint sensor
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Facial unlock
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Face unlock
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Android 7.0 Nougat with Zen UI 4.0
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Android 7.1 Nougat with FunTouch OS 3.2
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152.6 x 73 x 8.8 mm at 160 grams
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149.3 x 72.8 x 7.9 mm at 139 grams
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4130 mAh battery
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3000 mAh Battery
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Deepsea Black, Azure Silver, Sunlight Gold
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Champagne Gold, Matte Black
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Php 11,995 Official Price in the Philippines
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Php 12,990 Official Price in the Philippines
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