As for now, we are seeing a rival competition between many smartphone brands which are providing highly featured specifications and with a low price tag. One that comes into our mind is Oneplus 6 which is the first phone which packed a huge Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 chipset. Up to now, this smartphone claimed highest grossing phone in Indian market. Now the Asus took the pace where it is also giving the same huge processor which is managed to upstage Oneplus 6 with an incredibly aggressive price. The ZenFone 5Z starts at Rs. 29,999, which is Rs. 5,000 less than the OnePlus 6, for the exact same amount of RAM and storage.
Not only these two brands are in the game of Affordability, but there are also players like Huawei, Nokia, Vivo etc in 2018. But the two main competitors in the game are none other than Oneplus 6 and ASUS, to be frank, we can judge the phones the depending on their low price hence we took a tour to compare the main features of this Asus ZenFone 5Z and OnePlus 6 by which we can decide who is the winner. let’s take a look into it.
Asus ZenFone 5Z vs OnePlus 6: Build, Aesthetics
Both the smartphones have adorned modern glass-metal build, featuring Gorilla Glass protection on both ends. They both do have the same fingerprint sensors. Both of them feature a 6.2-inch display with a notch on their forehead. However, the Zenfone 5z has a better and more compact form factor in comparison to the OnePlus 6, which is a tad wider. Therefore, it’s easier to carry around the Zenfone 5z in the real world, owing to its slimmer shape and thus a better grip.
It is clear that the Oneplus 6 withhold weather condition it can survive to the splashes of water. While Zenfone 5z lacks the water-resistant property.
The OnePlus gains a slightly better edge in the aesthetics department. The OP6 comes is definitely elegant-looking, which sports a subtly curved rear panel. The design surely commands attention, despite sporting a large narrow-bezel notched display.
If we were to pick a winner then we’d go with the ZenFone 5Z for a couple of good reasons. It’s noticeably lighter than the OnePlus 6, and it is tiny bit small than the Oneplus 6 which easy to carry.Yet it looks more formal, along with a rear design that echoes Apple’s, iPhone X. Thanks to the signature concentric circle design that essentially appeals to a kind of consumers.
Asus ZenFone 5Z vs OnePlus 6: Display and specifications
Both the smartphones sport a similar sized 6.2-inch display. However, the OnePlus 6 relies on an Optic AMOLED panel, whereas the Zenfone 5z sports an IPS LCD. The AMOLED panel technology allows for a narrower chin, while the Zenfone 5z has to make do with a slightly larger chin to accommodate display chips for the LCD.
One plus 6 picture quality is quite good The OnePlus 6’s AMOLED display renders inky blacks with vibrant colors and contrasts. The viewing angles are wide, but AMOLED panels don’t manage to provide adequate sunlight legibility. Whereas, Zenfone 5z’s LCD panel shines out, delivering an equal amount of legibility in most conditions.
Both the phones sports efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC which puts both phones on an equal footing. However, Oneplus 6 takes slightly higher scores in some benchmarks such as AnTuTu, but with actual usage, it’s next to impossible to actually detect any difference between the two.
The base variants of both phones have 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, but with the OnePlus 6, you get 8GB of RAM if you pick the 128GB model. What the main difference is the massive price change on phones having an 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant, Asus offers this top-end spec for Rs. 36,999 whereas OnePlus has priced it at Rs. 43,999.
Both phones do have a glass back but neither supports wireless charging, On another hand, coming to the connective options same NFC, Bluetooth 5, UFS 2.1 storage, and dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac with 2×2 MIMO antennas along with the same assortment of sensors on both phones.
The Zenfone 5z adds an extra feature that boasts of a color temperature sensor, which is used to automatically adjust the tone of the display and to get the right white balance when taking photos.
The fingerprint sensors on both phones are easy to reach, but authentication is quicker on the OnePlus 6. This applies to face recognition too, which works a tad faster on the OnePlus flagship.
Where the Zenfone 5z takes a substantial lead over the OnePlus 6 is the audio department — ASUS has equipped the 5z with a host of dedicated audio gear to keep audiophiles happy. The Zenfone 5z features Hi-Res audio with 192kHz/24-bit standard with the help of Qualcomm’s.’ Audio CODEC and AudioWizard. The audio also boasts of DTS (Digital Theater System) Headphone:X 7.1 virtual surround sound for headphone support. Even if you are not in a mood to plug in the headphones, the Zenfone 5z’s 5-magnet stereo speakers do a fairly decent job than the OP6’s single counterpart.
Asus ZenFone 5Z vs OnePlus 6 performance, software, camera and battery life
While coming to the performance, Both the flagships can easily be termed as ‘absolute beasts’ when it comes to performance. No matter however you spec them, both feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The Snapdragon 845 chews through even the most graphically intensive games. the Zenfone offers a hybrid SIM slot with allowance for storage expansion of up to 512GB, which is a great option for a consumer who likes to have more storage.
For software, the two companies have taken quite different approaches to their custom UIs. OnePlus 6 runs on OxygenOS, which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo. he Oxygen OS on OnePlus 6 is possibly one of the best custom iterations of Android we have ever seen. Developers at OnePlus do invest a lot of time to ensure a swift UI without losing any its minimalist appeal.
ZenUI in the ZenFone 5Z is based on Android 8 Oreo and while it lacks the same minimalist look the company is banking on AI enhancements to help it stand out from the competition. While not all of the touted features actually use machine learning to work, the software enhancements in the ZenFone 5Z to be truly useful.
Both phones offer the option to hide the notch, however, OnePlus has a more polished solution whereas the ZenFone 5Z’s software ends up looking a bit crude.
Both OnePlus 6 and Zenfone 5z sport similar 3300mAh fuel tanks to keep them alive. ASUS and OnePlus have done a decent job in optimizing the software for the hardware. For an average daily use both manage to last a whole day on just a single charge. However, OnePlus takes on the Zenfone where topping up the reservoir faster is concerned. OnePlus features its own Dash Charging technology (also known as Fast Charging) is blazingly faster than Quick Charging 3.0 on the Zenfone. Just half an hour of plugging in can allow you a whole’s days use, but Zenfone does it in twice or more.
Asus ZenFone 5Z vs OnePlus 6 cameras
Both smartphones sport dual rear cameras. The OnePlus 6 has a good set of cameras which sports 16MP+20MP sensor duo with a common f/1.7 aperture, while the Zenfone 5z flaunts a 12MP+8MP dual camera setup. The secondary camera on it aims for better low-light performance, while the rival uses it for wide-angle shots.
The OnePlus 6’s results do have a slight edge over that of the Zenfone 5z’s. Pictures taken from the one plus 6 are pretty close to the natural tones, with adequate amounts of contrast and details. Low-light photos tend to contain a lot of light, with a minimal loss in details. All these features make Snappers happy.
The Zenfone 5z relies heavily on AI to enhance the shots. Therefore, to make them look good (automatically), the AI algorithm kicks in to bump up the colors and the brightness in broad daylight. photos from the ZenFone 5Z appear to have sharper edges, less grain, and better detail. This could be attributed to the larger pixels of the ZenFone 5Z’s sensor. However, if you prefer (AI) enhancing the photos before perusal, then the 5z wouldn’t be a disappointment.
Verdict:
Both smartphones are bearing almost the same features barring a few things like water resistance and Android updates.ZenFone did everything as that of Oneplus 6 and more. If you don’t want to put much hard work into your own hands and seek ready-made smartphone experience out of the box. And want to seek feature rich premium phone at a low price than that of Oneplus 6 than the 5Z is your bet. It has loads of customizations options and features to keep you happy.
But nowhere there is a huge difference between these two phones and hence it is up to you to choose the best that you can opt for.
