Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Pixel Experience 10 | Android 10 | Face Unlock | Review and Installation

Here is the Review of Custom ROM - Pixel Experience 10 on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (Full Review Video available below):

Overall Review Score: 90/100.

In this video we will discuss: Security, Minor Customization, Battery Metrics, Bluetooth & Screen Casting, Network & Internet, Default Apps shipped with the ROM, Quick Settings, Camera 2 API, Widevine Certification, Benchmark Scores, RAM/Memory Management and last but not least Installation and many more.

1. Android Version: Android 10 based Custom ROM. 

2. Build Type: Official. 

3. Build Date: April 09th, 2020.

4. Build Number: QQ2A.200405.005 PixelExperience_X00TD-10.0-20200409-1646-OFFICIAL.

5. Security Patch: April 05th, 2020. 

6. Kernel Version: 4.4.218-Prototype. 

7. Provision for OTA Update: Yes, it is available.

8. Device Certification (Play Protect Certification): No, it is not certified by default but you can certify it using Magisk and then Install a module to pass the CTS and then hide the Magisk. That is all and your device will be certified You can try the same at your end and provide your feedback for the same in the comment section below.


9. Gestures: Yes, it is available under Settings > System > Gestures > System Navigation. Here you will find the 3 different types of Gestures i.e.:
a. Gesture Navigation.
b. 2-Button Navigation.
c. 3-Button Navigation.  

10. Security:
      a. Pin/Pattern/Password/Swipe: All are working.
      b. Fingerprint Scanner: Working. 
      c. Face Unlock Option: Yes Available. It is working quite fast. I am really amazed to see this option on Pixel Experience 10 ROM. You can try the same at your end and provide your feedback for the same in the comment section below.

11. Display:
      a. Style & Wallpapers: You can choose and apply the Styles and Wallpapers available in this section which will be applied system wide, along with this there is an option for creating your Custom Style as well. So play with this option.
       b. Always On Display (AOD): This option is available in Lock Screen Display under Display section. You can choose it to turn it on and off using a toggle and enjoy the beauty of Always on Display.
      c. Lockdown Option: Although this option is available since Android Pie but again you can use this as this a good security feature available under Settings > Display > Lock Screen Display > Show Lockdown option.

12. Battery: 
       a. Battery Consumption: 
       # While Normal/Light Usage: Like: Web Browsing, Social Networking, Video and Audio Playbacks etc. the battery consumption is good and satisfactory. 
        # While Playing Games:
            - PUBG Mobile: 16-18% battery was consumed during the 1 Hour of Game Play.

                  Game Settings: Graphics: HD and Frame Rate: High.

              Here are the Temperature Readings after playing PUBG for 1 Hour:
               
                 Before: 31 Degrees.
              After:   41 Degrees.

               - Call of Duty Mobile: 13-15% battery was consumed during the 1 Hour of Game Play.

              Game Settings: Graphics: Medium and Frame Rate: High.

              Here are the Temperature Readings after playing Call of Duty Mobile for 1 Hour:
               
                 Before: 30 Degrees.
              After:   40 Degrees.

     b. Idle Battery Drainage: 5-6% battery was drained in a span of 9-10 Hours. Even Digital Wellbeing was also turned on.

      c. Charging Time: It took nearly about 3:10 Hours to fully charge the battery from 0 to 100%.

13. Connected Devices

      a. Bluetooth: It is Working fine for both the File Transfer and Bluetooth Audio as well. 

     b. Screen Casting: It is working absolutely fine.

14. Network & Internet

      a. WiFi Calling: It is available and working fine for both the Airtel and Jio Sim. 

      b. Native Video Call: Not Available yet. Hoping to see in the future builds or updates.

      c. Call Recording: Not Available yet. Hoping to see in the future builds or updates.

      d. WiFi Connectivity: Working absolutely fine without any problem.

     e. SMS and Calls: Working absolutely fine without any problem for both the Airtel and Jio Sim.

     f. Mobile Internet: Working absolutely fine without any problem for both the Airtel and Jio Sim.

15. Default Apps: These are the default Apps shipped with the ROM:
     a. Calculator.
      b. Calendar.
      c. Camera.
      d. Clock.
      e. Contacts.
      f. File Manager (File).
      g. FM Radio.
      h. Messages.
      i. Phone.
      j. Pixel Tips.
      k. Recorder.
      l. Safety.

16. Quick Settings: All the needed/vital Quick Settings are available and working fine as well. Some of them are listed below:
    a. WiFi, Bluetooth, Mobile Data, Aeroplane Mode, Hotspot, Location, Data Saver, Screen Casting etc.
       b. Do Not Disturb.
       c. Torch.
       d. Auto-Rotate.
       e. Battery Saver.
       f. Night Light.
       g. Invert Colours.
       h. Dark Theme toogle.
       i. Grayscale.
       j. Screen Recorder: Working fine with the internal Audio recording.

17. Camera 2 API: Available out of the box. Also tested the below mentioned GCam which is working fine: https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/PMGC_7.0.009_FinalBuild_V14.apk 

18. Widevine Certification: L3. 

19. Benchmark Scores: Using Geekbench 5.
    a. CPU Score:
          Single Core Score: 278.
          Multi-Core Score:  1204.
     b. Compute Score:
          OpenCL Score:       433.
          Vulkan API Score: 260. 

20. RAM/Memory Management: Working Absolutely fine. You can refer the video for the same as well. 

21. Installation: You can refer the video for the same. Also do find the below URL for the Blog which has been referred in the video: https://24by7everything.blogspot.com/2020/04/asus-zenfone-max-pro-m1-pixel.html


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