After the success of the Zenfone 5z, Asus just launched the Zenfone 6 in the Indian market under a new moniker: Asus 6z. The handset has a lot of competition in the peninsula, especially in the affordable flagships segment. That is why it will be hard for people to choose the flagship with the highest value for money. With this post, we want to make your mind clearer by comparing the Asus 6z with other trending flagships in the Indian market. We believe that the Oppo Reno 10x zoom and the vanilla OnePlus 7 are the perfect candidate for a comparison like this, so here we go.
Asus 6z vs Oppo Reno 10x zoom vs OnePlus 7
| Asus 6z | Oppo Reno 10x zoom | OnePlus 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 159.1 x 75.4 x 9.2 mm, 190 g | 162 x 77.2 x 9.3 mm, 210 g | 157.7 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm, 182 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED | 6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Optic AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.8 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, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, Zen UI | Android 9 Pie, Color OS | 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 | Triple 48 + 13 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7, f/3.0 and f/2.2 16 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 | 4065 mAh, fast charging 20W with VOOC Flash Charge | 3700 mAh, fast charging 20W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, rotating cameras | Hybrid Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot |
Design
As long as you do not hate the flip camera, Asus 6z is the smartphone with the most interesting design alongside the Oppo Reno 10x zoom. I would exclude the OnePlus 7 as it is the classic phone with a waterdrop notch and a glass back, it is not even available in the outstanding Nebula Blue color variant, unlike its Pro version. My favorite one is the Oppo Reno 10x zoom with its shark fin pop-up camera and a stunning glass back with a clean and gorgeous look. But Oppo Reno 10x zoom is all but a compact phone: Asus 6z is smaller and easier to keep in a pocket; that is something you should consider if you always travel.
Display
Despite its IPS panel that is all but trending nowadays, the Asus 6z has been praised for its amazing color reproduction thanks to the HDR standard and a 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage. The Oppo Reno 10x zoom only comes with high DCI-P3 coverage, as well as the OnePlus 7, but the Oppo’s flagship has a bigger display which may be very useful for those who are searching for a productivity phone for professional uses. Unfortunately, the display of the Asus 6z does not integrate a fingerprint reader: it is placed on the back of the phone, under the flip-up camera.
Hardware/Software
If you are deciding which device you want to buy from this trio, do not mind so much about the hardware department. They all have awesome flagship-class performances as they are all powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, and you can not expect a better SoC in 2019. Just note that OnePlus 7 does not have expandable storage, while Asus 6z and Oppo Reno 10x zoom do. Keep in mind that only the Asus 6z has a dedicated micro SD slot (allowing to use dual SIM slot at the same time) and it gives the chance to expand the internal storage up to 1 TB (Reno 10x zoom stops at 256 GB).
Camera
OIS, laser autofocus, periscope camera with 5x optical zoom and a bright focal aperture: Oppo Reno 10x zoom is one of the most amazing camera phones and it clicks gorgeous photos. It wins the camera comparison when it comes to camera quality, but Asus 6z is as interesting as the Oppo Reno 10x zoom for a simple reason: the flip-up camera. You can use the dual rear camera as a selfie camera too, but that is not all: you can regulate the position of the flip-up camera on several angles in order to shoot photos comfortably in almost every direction.
Battery
Asus 6z is the last-gen mainstream flagship with the biggest battery ever among the ones equipped with the Snapdragon 855 SoC. And it even has a great optimization in terms of energy consumption, so it is the perfect battery phone. It can also be used as a power bank thanks to reverse wireless charging. Right after, there is the Oppo Reno 10x zoom which still provides a long battery life (one day with most of the usages).
Price
Asus 6z carries a $450/€400 price tag in India, OnePlus 7 starts from €421/$472, and Oppo Reno 10x zoom costs €640/$720. Overall, Asus 6z definitely has the highest value for money, despite I define the Oppo Reno 10x zoom a slightly better handset for advanced users.
Asus 6z vs Oppo Reno 10x zoom 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
Oppo Reno 10x zoom
PROS
- Bigger display
- Great cameras
- Good design
- Big battery
CONS
- Costlier
OnePlus 7
PROS
- Affordable price
- High performance
- Stock and well optimized Android version
- Stereo speakers
CONS
- No MicroSD
