OnePlus 3 vs. ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe: 6GB RAM on a budget!

One of the main features of the OnePlus 3 is its 6GB RAM and a price tag well below than what most flagship smartphones have, but there’s another smartphone out there that is also offering something similar – the ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe. Which one looks better on paper? Let’s find out.

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OnePlus 3ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe (ZS570KL)‏
5.5-inch Optic AMOLED Full HD display, 401ppi5.7-inch Super AMOLED Full HD display, 386ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 4Corning Gorilla Glass 4
2.15GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core CPU2.15GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core CPU
Adreno 530 GPUAdreno 530 GPU
6GB RAM6GB RAM
64GB internal storage64GB/128GB/256GB internal storage
up to 256GB via microSD (SIM 2 slot)
16MP PDAF rear camera w/ OIS, LED flash23MP Laser AF, PDAF, OIS, dual-LED flash
8MP front camera8MP front camera
Dual-SIMDual-SIM
4G LTE Cat.64G LTE Cat.12
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
NFCNFC
Bluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 4.2
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASSGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Fingerprint scannerFingerprint scanner
USB Type-CUSB Type-C
Ir sensor
3,000mAh battery w/ Dash Charge3,000mAh battery w/ Boost Master Fast Charging
Oxygen OS (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)ZenUI 3.0 (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
152.7 x 74.7 x 7.4 mm156.4 x 77.4 x 7.5 mm
158 g170 g

Summary of advantages

OnePlus 3:
* Higher ppi count
* Lighter
* More affordable

ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe:
* Slightly larger display
* MicroSD card support (SIM 2 slot)
* Comes in three storage variants
* Larger rear camera MP count with Laser and Phase-Detect AF
* LTE Cat.12 modem

From the looks of it, the ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe has more advantage if you look at the specs. The only thing worth noting as advantage of the OnePlus 3 is the cheaper price tag of $399 – $100 less compared to the $499 Zenfone 3 Deluxe.

What do you guys think? Which smartphone will you pick? Let us know in the comments below.

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OnePlus 3 vs. ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe: 6GB RAM on a budget!

One of the main features of the OnePlus 3 is its 6GB RAM and a price tag well below than what most flagship smartphones have, but there’s another smartphone out there that is also offering something similar – the ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe. Which one looks better on paper? Let’s find out.

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OnePlus 3ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe (ZS570KL)‏
5.5-inch Optic AMOLED Full HD display, 401ppi5.7-inch Super AMOLED Full HD display, 386ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 4Corning Gorilla Glass 4
2.15GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core CPU2.15GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core CPU
Adreno 530 GPUAdreno 530 GPU
6GB RAM6GB RAM
64GB internal storage64GB/128GB/256GB internal storage
up to 256GB via microSD (SIM 2 slot)
16MP PDAF rear camera w/ OIS, LED flash23MP Laser AF, PDAF, OIS, dual-LED flash
8MP front camera8MP front camera
Dual-SIMDual-SIM
4G LTE Cat.64G LTE Cat.12
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
NFCNFC
Bluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 4.2
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASSGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Fingerprint scannerFingerprint scanner
USB Type-CUSB Type-C
Ir sensor
3,000mAh battery w/ Dash Charge3,000mAh battery w/ Boost Master Fast Charging
Oxygen OS (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)ZenUI 3.0 (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
152.7 x 74.7 x 7.4 mm156.4 x 77.4 x 7.5 mm
158 g170 g

Summary of advantages

OnePlus 3:
* Higher ppi count
* Lighter
* More affordable

ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe:
* Slightly larger display
* MicroSD card support (SIM 2 slot)
* Comes in three storage variants
* Larger rear camera MP count with Laser and Phase-Detect AF
* LTE Cat.12 modem

From the looks of it, the ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe has more advantage if you look at the specs. The only thing worth noting as advantage of the OnePlus 3 is the cheaper price tag of $399 – $100 less compared to the $499 Zenfone 3 Deluxe.

What do you guys think? Which smartphone will you pick? Let us know in the comments below.

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Specs Comparison: Meizu M1 Note vs ASUS Zenfone 2

Novo7 Tech announced yesterday that its Meizu M1 Note is going on sale today, March 10, 2015, at Novo7 Tech stores around the Metro. At the same time, the ASUS Zenfone 2 has also been launched in Taiwan and is available in different models. We picked the variant that’s close to the M1 Note in terms of specs to determine which of these offer the better bang for your buck. Scroll past the break for the comparison.

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Meizu M1 NoteASUS Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML, 2GB model)
5.5-inch Sharp IGZO Full HD display @ 1920 x 1080 resolution5.5 inch Full HD IPS display @ 1920 × 1080 resolution
401ppi401ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 3
1.7GHz MediaTek MT6752 octa-core processor64-bit 1.8GHz Intel Atom Z3560 quad-core CPU
Mali T760 MP2 GPUPowerVR G6430 GPU
2GB RAM2GB LPDDR3 RAM
16GB / 32GB internal storage16GB / 32GB internal storage, up to 64GB via microSD
13 megapixel Samsung camera w/ LED flash, F/2.2 aperture + 1/3.06-inch CMOS sensor, 300-degrees panoramic lens13 megapixel Pixel Master camera w/ dual-tone LED flash
5 megapixel OVS670 front camera, F/2.0 aperture5-megapixel front camera
FDD-LTE / WCDMA / GSM4G LTE, 3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/nWiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
N/ANFC (market dependent)
Bluetooth 4.0, BLEBluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASSGPS, GLONASS
Dual-SIM, Dual-StandbyDual-SIM, Dual-Standby
3,140mAh battery3,000mAh battery
Android 4.4 Kitkat with Flyme 4 OSAndroid 5.0 Lollipop with Zen UI
Php7,990 (white), Php8,699 (other colors)NT$6,990 (approx. Php9,800)

Below are some of the notable advantages of both phones over each other.

Meizu M1 Note 

  • CMOS sensor for rear camera
  • Slightly larger battery capacity
  • Cheaper against Taiwan’s price

ASUS Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML)

  • Intel Atom processor
  • Expandable storage
  • Dual-tone flash
  • NFC (market-dependent)
  • Latest Android OS

If you want to check out the different variants and updates on the Zenfone 2 we have them all on this link.

Which of the two has your approval? Do keep in mind that the pricing for the Zenfone is still in Taiwan’s local currency and it’s still unclear how much they’re planning to sell it over here in the Philippines. Rest assured that we’ll be keeping tabs.

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Specs Comparison: Xiaomi RedMi 2 vs Meizu M1

Slowly, a handful of Chinese brands have emerged and are offering tempting handsets that offer great value for your money. The two contenders from our usual specs match-up both hail from China and are poised to appeal to the budget market with their recent launches. We pit Xiaomi‘s Redmi 2 against the freshly-announced Meizu M1, with both having the same price point. See how these contenders fare in this toe-to-toe comparison.

The Xiaomi RedMi 2 featured here is the initial release and not the recently-introduced variant with 2GB RAM and 16GB of storage.

Xiaomi RedMi 2Meizu M1
4.7-inch HD IPS OGS display (1280 x 720)5-inch HD display (1280 x 768)
312ppi299ppi
AGC Dragontrail GlassCorning Gorilla Glass 3
64-bit 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor 1.5GHz MediaTek MT6732 quad-core processor
Adreno 306 GPUMali-T760 MP2 GPU
1GB RAM1GB RAM
8GB internal storage8GB internal storage
with expansion slot up to 64GB via microSDwith expansion slot up to 128GB via microSD
8MP rear camera with LED flash 13MP rear camera with LED flash
2MP front camera5MP front camera
4G/LTE4G TD-LTE
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/nWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPSGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
USB OTGnot supported
2,200mAh battery2,610mAh battery
Android 4.4 KitKatAndroid 4.4 KitKat with Flyme 4 OS
134 x 67.2 x 9.2mm140.2 x 72.1 x 8.9mm
132 grams128 grams
CNY699 (approx. Php4,900)CNY699 (approx. Php4,900)

RedMi 2’s Advantage:

  • Higher pixel count
  • Better processing internals
  • USB OTG

M1’s Advantage:

  • Bigger display
  • Expansion slot up to 128GB
  • 13MP rear camera
  • 5MP front camera
  • 2610mAh battery
  • Thinner
  • Lighter

Equal in:

  • RAM
  • Internal storage
  • Price

The Meizu M1 proved to have more advantage over the Xiaomi RedMi 2 on paper, although the latter runs on better processing internals both in the CPU and GPU department. Both priced in China at CNY 699 or around Php5K, which would you spend your hard-earned cash on if given the choice?

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Specs Comparison: Xiaomi Mi Note Pro vs ASUS Zenfone 2

Since Xiaomi is proud at offering flagship specs for cheaps, why not we also place it side-by-side a company that’s also on this same page? The ASUS Zenfone 2 has been making a lot of noise lately because of its heavy specs that will supposedly be light on the pocket. Let’s see how these two are the same/alike by checking out their list of specs.

Xiaomi Mi Note ProASUS Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML)
5.7-inch Quad HD display @ 2560 x 1440 resolution5.5 inch Full HD IPS display @ 1920×1080 resolution
515ppi403ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 + Dual-glass with 2.5D front and 3D rear glassCorning Gorilla Glass 3
64-bit Snapdragon 810 octa-core processor (2.0GHz Cortex-A57 quad-core/1.5GHz Cortex-A53 quad-core)2.33GHz Intel Atom Z3580 64-bit quad-core processor
Adreno 430 GPUPowerVR G6430 GPU
4GB LPDDR4 RAM4GB LPDDR3-1600 RAM
64GB eMMC 5.0 Flash storage16GB, 32GB and 64GB internal storage
13-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX214 sensor, OIS, and dual-tone flash13-megapixel rear camera with Dual Color Real Tone Flash
4-megapixel front camera with 1/3-inch sensor5-megapixel front camera
LTE Cat9 up to 450MbpsLTE Cat4 up to 150Mbps
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi DirectWiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
N/ANFC
Bluetooth 4.1Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPSGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
ESS ES9018K2M mobile Hi-Fi Edition sound processorPixelMaster camera, Rear Key
3,000mAh battery3,000mAh battery
Android 5.0 LollipopAndroid 5.0 Lollipop with Zen UI
155.1 x 77.6 x 6.95mm152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9mm
161 g170 g

In favor of Mi Note Pro:

  • Bigger display
  • Higher screen resolution
  • Higher pixel count
  • Powerful Snapdragon 810 processor
  • LTE has faster download speed
  • Hi-Fi sound processor
  • Thinner
  • Lighter

In favor of Zenfone 2:

  • Capable Intel quad-core processor
  • Choice of storage space
  • Higher megapixel count in front camera
  • NFC
  • PixelMaster camera

Equal in:

  • Display reinforcement
  • 4GB RAM
  • Megapixel count of rear camera
  • 3000mAh battery capacity
  • Android version

Interestingly, there are more ways the specs are shared by both devices than we’ve first expected. Both also have their respective charms but the Zenfone 2 is expected to be more affordable than the Mi Note Pro (Zenfone 2 starts at $199 for the 2GB variant) so it’s understandable that Xiaomi’s phablet has more beef under its hood.

These are for the specs alone, but we’re yet to find out how they fare in real-life usage. Stay tuned.

In the meantime, here are more comparisons for Xiaomi Mi Note Pro:

Specs Comparison: Xiaomi Mi Note Pro vs Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Specs Comparison: Xiaomi Mi Note Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4

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