Obi Worldphone poses challenge to Xiaomi, Asus and Meizu

Obi Worldphone recently launched its flagship device Obi Worldphone SF1 in India through NDTV Gadgets 360. This device with its unique design stands out and is different from other available devices in the market. Considering the specifications and looks that this device carries it can give a tough competition to the existing smartphones such as Xiaomi Mi 4i, Asus ZenFone2 and Meizu M2 Note. Therefore, we decided to compare and see the four Android smartphones to find out on what all aspects Obi Worldphone can give competition to others.

Design and Build

The device that can easily fit into the palm is considered the best suit for its user. Looking at the specification chart, Xiaomi is comparatively lighter and slimmer. However, Obi Worldphone with its sleeker looking body and comparatively lesser weight can also deliver the same comfort like Xiaomi. Rest like Asus and Meizu seem big and heavy to hold.

Another fact that matters is the look. In this regard, Obi Worldphone simply stands out for its unique floating glass. Well, with this floating glass idea one can think that the display screen has the risk of breaking. Exactly at this point Obi impresses me more as they protect this stylish floating glass with extended metallic accent combined with the strength of the latest and strongest Corning Gorilla Glass 4. So, if protection is the major concern, then the device that appears more prone to breakage among all ends up giving maximum protection to its display.

Also, I find the power button and volume buttons more user friendly on Obi worldphone SF1. Amongst all, only Obi could gauge the need of heavy smartphone users who feel disturbed when they have to do all the tasks with their right hand including unlocking the screen or increasing the volume. So with Worldphone SF1 in hand, one can leave the unlocking job to the left thumb.

Display

The spec sheet above shows that Obi and Xiaomi have similar screen size, whereas Meizu and Asus have comparable screen sizes. All four smartphones have a comparable resolution, but the pixels per inch (PPI) is the highest in Obi SF1. More PPI in a 5 inch display screen makes Obi Worldphone stand out with a better visual quality.

UI

In this regard, each device has UI of its own. Asus comes with Asus Zen UI, Xiaomi have MIUI 6 on-board, Meizu offers Flyme 4.5 UI and Obi Worldphone presents Lifespeed UI. Well the UI of all the devices stands different from each other and have pro and cons of its own. But the UI of Obi Worldphone stands unique and different as it allows its user to reach the dialler and camera with a single swipe which is not a possibility with others.

Platform and Storage

On this front, Obi Worldphone and Xiaomi run on similar processor with a minor difference in the clock speed, whereas Meizu and Asus run on completely different processors. All the processors have plus and minus of their own. Furthermore, the Android version is similar in Meizu and Asus which is also outdated when compared to Obi and Xiaomi, as the later two offer the latest Android version.

On storage front, all the four Android smartphones are available in two variants, but Obi Worldphone seems to be at par as it offers 3GB RAM variant which the rest do not give. Also, Xiaomi misses out to give expansion facility.

Camera and Battery

Considering the megapixels offered by all four smartphones, they appear equally powerful. But the differentiator here is the camera features of Obi SF1 that make its camera more powerful in comparison with others. Features such as Opti Zoom, Chroma Flash and UBI Focus make the images more creative, clean, and beautiful. These features are missing in the other devices. However, the others do offer basic features like HDR, face detection, beautify etc.

On the battery front, all the four offer comparable power. Hence, none of these devices will run out of battery before the day ends. However, with Obi Worldphone SF1, charging the device is also not a pain as the company offers quick charge feature that can re- energize the device in a lesser time.

Final statement

Obi Worldphone SF1 is different from the rest with its unique design, CGG4 protection, better visual quality, camera features and quick charge feature. This way Obi Worldphone gives a tough competition to Xiaomi Mi 4i and races ahead of Meizu and Asus on almost all the aspects. Looking at the price tag, all the four devices cost between INR 10000 – INR 12000. Within this range Obi Worldphone sounds a better deal.

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Oppo Neo 7: Supports Pocket not the Display

On 26 Oct 2015, Oppo introduced its new budget Android smartphone Oppo Neo 7, announcing that it would go to sale in India first. May be the intention is to take the advantage of the ongoing festive season. So, if you are planning to buy Oppo, then you need to know this device better.

Focusing on the look and build, Oppo offers a device that reflects light like a mirror as it is made with a fiberglass. This laminated device feels smooth and light in hand and comes in two colour variants including deep black and ceramic white.

On display front, Neo 7 appears weak with its average resolution and low pixel density. Moreover, the TFT display technology fails to give great viewing angles as a result of which the users may feel let down. Oppo offers two variants of Neo 7 i.e. 3G and 4G models. Both the models come with different chipset and the clock speed. Oppo’s 3G model comes with Mediatek chipset whereas the 4G model comes with Qualcomm chipset, where the processor of 3G model is a little faster than the one in 4G model.

For 3G model, Oppo offers Mali- 400 MP2 GPU while the 4G model presents Qualcomm Adreno 306 GPU card. Nevertheless, the operating system (Android 5.1) remains the same in both the variants.

OPPO’s device is configured with two SIM card slots that can support the 3G/4G networks. Further, on storage front, Oppo provides 1GB RAM and 16GB inbuilt memory in both the models, but there is a variation in the memory expansion, i.e. 32GB (3G model)/128GB (4G model).

The camera offered by Oppo Neo 7 stands different for its plug-ins option. This is something unique as customization of camera gives additional power to the photo clicking generation to capture images with more fun. Further, the device offers a reasonably good battery capacity that gives 218hrs of sand by time and 16 hrs of talk time.

Overall, Oppo Neo 7 is lagging at the display front, but offers a unique camera features. Still, Neo 7 trails behind other devices such as Lenovo, Xiaomi, Alcatel, Micromax and many more as they offer better configuration in the same price segment.

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HTC Desire 820G+ gives Authority to Unleash your Power

HTC, Taiwanese multinational manufacturers of smartphones has launched HTC Desire 820+ Dual SIM. The device was first launched in Taiwan and then taken to other states. Here, we decided to review this device to help all the potential buyers.

HTC 820G+ is a beautiful sight with practically C-formed edges and a long and level presentation. It is likely not the sleekest in the smartphone business, but rather the meticulousness given by the planners would make any tech-nerd need to hold and stare at it. With a matte-complete on the back board, the front side board has a meager segment of shading running on the sides. The segment of shading relies on upon which shading you wish to have.

With a wide display, high-end processor and superior cameras, the smartphone is definitely worth the cost. But the unavailability in 4G and relatively outdated OS could be a turn-off for some consumers. Since the device is only available in Taiwan, we have looked at the Taiwanese prices. The smartphone is currently priced around Taiwanese Dollars (TWD) 6,000, which is equivalent to approximately INR12,332 which seems reasonable.

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