The ban from the United States did not prevent Huawei to launch its new affordable flagship of 2019: the Honor 20, and the public kept showing a lot of interest for the company at the launch despite the huge amount of issues that ban created. But the Honor 20 is not the only affordable flagship launched in 2019. Asus Zenfone 6 and OnePlus 7 will be one of its most aggressive competitors: both were launched in May just like the Honor 20, and all these devices are available in the same price range. With this comparison, we will try to make you understand which one offers the highest value for money, at least according to your needs.
Asus Zenfone 6 vs Huawei Honor 20 vs OnePlus 7
| Asus Zenfone 6 | Huawei Honor 20 | OnePlus 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 159.1 x 75.4 x 9.2 mm, 190 g | 154.3 x 74 x 7.9 mm, 174 g | 157.7 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm, 182 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.26 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Optic AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.8 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, Zen UI | Android 9 Pie, EMUI | Android 9 Pie, Oxygen OS |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Dual 48 + 13 MP, f/1.8 and f/2.4 | Quad 48 + 16 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Dual 48 + 5 MP, f/1.7 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 5000 mAh, fast charging 18W with Quick Charge 4.0 | 3750 mAh, fast charging 22.5W | 3700 mAh, fast charging 20W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, rotating cameras | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot |
Design
Aesthetically, I define Honor 20 and Asus Zenfone 6 better because of their original form factor. The former eliminates the bezels around the display and the notch thanks to a punch-hole screen which embeds a front camera. The latter is even more innovative with its rotating main cameras which can also be used as selfie cameras. Thanks to this solution, the screen-to-body ratio of the Asus Zenfone 6 is very high and there is a full screen display even without a notch. The phone also comes with an outstanding build quality thanks to its Gorilla Glass display and back cover. I personally prefer the Asus Zenfone 6, but some may like the Honor 20 due to its more attractive glass back and its very compact dimensions compared to its rivals.
Display
Despite having a traditional IPS display instead of an AMOLED panel like most of the actual flagships, the Asus Zenfone 6 is still able to deliver the best viewing experience. The panel has very realistic colors and it supports both the HDR10 technology and 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage. OnePlus 7 has an AMOLED display, but it can not provide the same color accuracy. On the other hand, it offers an in-display fingerprint reader. Given that Honor 20 is equipped with a midrange-class IPS panel which is also smaller and less comfortable for advanced users, Asus Zenfone 6 wins the display comparison.
Hardware/Software
Asus Zenfone 6 and OnePlus 7 come with exactly the same hardware department composed of a Snapdragon 855 chipset by Qualcomm, up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. But despite both are among the fastest flagships and they have the same components, the OnePlus 7 will likely be faster due to its better software optimization and a user interface close to stock Android. But we still did not test the Asus Zenfone 6, so it is too early for a definitive verdict. Also note that the Asus Zenfone 6 has expandable storage (up to 1 TB), while OnePlus 7’s storage is not expandable.
Camera
At least judging from the specs on the paper, Honor 20 has a more complete and versatile camera side which should click more interesting photos than Asus Zenfone 6 and OnePlus 7. On the rear side, it boasts a quad camera setup composed of a main 48 MP sensor, a 16 MP ultrawide lens, a dedicated macro camera and even a depth sensor. On the front, you get an amazing 32 MP selfie camera.
Battery
If we consider all the real last-generation flagships, Asus Zenfone 6 is the one with the longest battery life. Thanks to a huge 5000 mAh battery, it can always last two days. OnePlus 7 and Honor 20 should come with just marginal differences in battery life.
Price
Both Honor 20 and Asus Zenfone 6 are priced just €500/$555 in their base variants, while OnePlus 7 starts from €550/$611. Overall, I personally define the Asus Zenfone 6 a more interesting device due to its amazing display, its huge battery, innovative design, and stereo speakers.
Asus Zenfone 6 vs Huawei Honor 20 vs OnePlus 7: PRO and CONS
Asus Zenfone 6
PROS
- Flip up rear cameras
- Good display
- Micro SD dedicated slot up to 1 TB
- Huge battery
- Stereo speakers
CONS
- Nothing particular
Huawei Honor 20
PROS
- Compact
- Affordable
- Amazing cameras
- Thin body
CONS
- No micro SD
- IPS display
OnePlus 7
PROS
- Nice display
- High performance
- Under display fingerprint reader
- Stereo speakers
CONS
- No MicroSD
