Asus and Obi have launched their devices in the recent past targeting the youth. While Asus aims at impressing the selfie generation with its device named ZenFone Selfie, Obi promises to help youth step ahead in life with their Worldphone SF1 in hand. In this brief review, we compare the two devices to see which one has better chances with the selfie-loving youth.
It is evident from the data slide that ZenFone Selfie is relatively bigger and heavier device than Obi’s SF1. While ZenFone is available in three-color options (i.e. white, pink and aqua blue), SF1 comes in the all time standard black only. However, Obi SF1 stands out for sleek unibody with metallic accents and floating glass that give it a premium look.
On the display front, given its larger overall dimensions, ZenFone offers bigger display screen size. While the resolution of the two devices is same, Obi takes a lead in terms of higher pixel density, which means relatively sharper images. Also, while both the devices offer the protection of Corning Gorilla Glass (CGG) 4 protection, Obi SF1 has an edge due to its Oleophobic coating that does not allow fingerprints.
On the performance front, Obi Worldphone SF1 runs on Android 5.0.2, which is slightly ahead of ZenFone Selfie. While both the devices are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-Core processors, ZenFone takes slight (0.2GHz) lead in the processing strength.
ZenFone Selfie and Obi SF1 come in two variants: 2GB/3GB RAM. Moreover, the 3GB RAM devices of both Asus and Obi have same internal memory (32GB), ZenFone takes a lead in expandable memory front by offering 128GB as opposed to Obi’s 64GB.
On the Camera front, while the primary cameras of both Obi Worldphone SF1 and ZenFone Selfie are 13MP, the key difference lies in the secondary camera, where Selfie takes a huge lead over SF1 by offering 13MP front camera too. However, Obi SF1’s camera offers features such as UBI Focus, OptiZoom and Chroma Flash that allow users to be more creative than in the case of Asus ZenFone. SF1 camera certainly takes a lead due to its Sony Exmor sensor.
Both the devices have same battery capacity, however, Obi SF1’s Quick Charge 1.0 allows for charging the device 40% faster. Moreover, SF1 also offers the advantage of Dolby Audio Surround Sound, something that is missing in ZenFone. All other features such as Wi-Fi, GPS, Blue Tooth, number of SIMs, proximity sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor and gyroscope etc. are available in both the devices.
Overall, we think, while Asus ZenFone Selfie does live up to its name by offering a whopping 13MP front camera and larger expandable memory, Obi Worldphone SF1 seems lot more balanced device with attention to details in terms of design, viewing experience, sound quality, quick charging etc. Moreover, in terms of price, Obi SF1 costs about USD30 lesser than ZenFone Selfie.
Which camera sensor does Asus have?
ReplyDeleteWhile Obi looks like a classy lady standing with a glass of expensive wine...asus looks like a bad guy all ready to kidpnap her.. :D
ReplyDeleteI am surprised that Asus is offering a 13MP front snapper!
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