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.
