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Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K

Name: Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
Brand: ASUS

Released: 2018, AprilAvailable. Released 2018, May

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General

Brand

Asus

Model

Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K

Released

2018, April

Status

Available. Released 2018, May

Price

About 160 EUR

Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)

Dimensions

159 x 76 x 8.5 mm (6.26 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)

Weight

180 g (6.35 oz)

Build

Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type

IPS LCD

Size

5.99 inches, 92.1 cm, 2, (~76.2% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~404 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)

GPU

Adreno 509

Internal

32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Card slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Single

8 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1.0µm, 16 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm (6 GB RAM model only)

Dual

13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF, 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth), or, 16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) (6 GB RAM model only)

Features

LED flash

Video

1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging

10W wired

Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 - India

Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS

NFC

Yes (market dependent)

Radio

FM radio

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG

3.5mm jack

Yes

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyroscope, ambient light sensor

Other

Colors

Meteor Silver, Deepsea Black

Models

X00TD, X00TDB, X00TDA, ZB601KL, ZB602K, ZB602KL, ASUS_X00TD, X00T, X00TDE

Stand-by

Up to 840 h (3G)

Announced

2018, April

Talk time

Up to 42 h (3G)

Music play

Up to 199 h

Loudspeaker

Yes

Performance

AnTuTu: 115509 (v7), GeekBench: 4910 (v4.4), GFXBench: 6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K Overview

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K is an Android device from ASUS, released in 2018. It combines the Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) and a 5.99-inch display, running Android 8.1 (Oreo). This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K is a 2018 Android device from ASUS. It runs the Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm), a Qualcomm platform with strong community tooling and EDL-mode recovery as a safety net. Shipped software: Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie). For this model the realistic path is: the brand-specific unlock described below, followed by Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot). Typical hands-on time is 1–3 hours.

Difficulty

Moderate — brand-specific steps involved

Typical time

1–3 hours

Method

Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot)

Bootloader unlock on ASUS

ASUS has alternated between offering and suspending its official unlock tool across generations; ROG and Zenfone unlock availability depends on model and firmware era.

Platform notes

Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms are the best-supported in the root community: fastboot works as documented, and even a failed flash can usually be recovered through EDL (9008) emergency mode.

Before you start

Bootloader unlocking factory-resets the device on almost all models — back up everything first.

FAQ

Can I root the Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K?

Yes. After enabling OEM Unlocking and unlocking the bootloader, root is Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot). The unlock notes on this page describe the exact ASUS procedure.

Does the Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K support custom recovery (TWRP)?

That depends on community support for this exact model — verify a build exists for its codename before flashing anything. TWRP is not required for root: Magisk installs by flashing a patched boot image via fastboot.

Will root the Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K void my warranty?

ASUS will generally treat a rooted Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K as outside warranty while it is modified. Restoring full stock firmware before a service visit usually restores normal treatment in practice, and consumer law in some regions (such as the EU) may still cover defects unrelated to root.

What Android version does the Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K run?

It runs Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie). The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.