Our review proved that OnePlus 2 is a true flagship with very attractive pricing in high-end category so far. But how does it stack up against the Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 4GB RAM (available in all variants in Philippines) model? We made top 11 reasons why the OnePlus 2 is a better buy than the budget-flagship Zenfone 2.
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More premium design materials on OnePlus 2
OnePlus 2 frame and buttons are made of magnesium alloy which adds sturdiness to the phone. In comparison, Zenfone 2 has metal finish removable back with tapered sides which is a step up too over budget flagships, however, OnePlus 2’s build is just better.
The back of OnePlus 2 is sandstone finish although you can swap it for kevlar or wood cases.
More compact as 5.5-inch device
Having a 5.5-inch screen size, OnePlus 2 (151.8×74.9×9.9 mm) has smaller and thinner profile making it more compact than the same 5.5-incher Zenfone 2 (152.5×77.2×10.9 mm).
Higher screen-to-body ratio of OnePlus 2
The screen-to-body ratio of OnePlus 2 (73.3% vs 70.8%) is higher which means designer was able to used more area for screen, buttons and sensors on face of OnePlus 2. Higher STB ratio means more space are used while lower STB indicates more wasted space on the front.
Much much faster octacore chip
Snapdragon 810 chip with octacore processor easily beats the Intel Atom 3580 chip with quadcore processor. In our benchmark tests, OnePlus 2 edges out over Zenfone 2 with its high scores and faster actual tasks handling.
Fingerprint sensor for added security and ease
The added fingerprint feature of OnePlus 2 gives ease while providing more secured access in the device. It is worth mentioning that OnePlus 2’s fingerprint sensor is useable even the phone is on sleep.
Tougher Gorilla Glass 4
Corning’s Gorilla Glass 4 is 2x tougher than the Glass 3 in terms of scratches and cracks protection. The Glass 4 could survived an accidental drop from 1 meter without breaking the display of the device. In short, OnePlus 2 offers tougher glass than Zenfone 2.
Laser auto focus
The laser assist focus paired on OnePlus 2 13MP camera makes focusing faster and easier even in direst lighting conditions.
Optical Image Stabilization
The OIS on OnePlus 2 ensures no more shaky or blurry photos and videos. The optical stabilization greatly reduces unwanted shakiness and improves still and video quality when shooting in hand-held.
4K UHD Video Recording
Thanks to the Snapdragon 810 chip, the max resolution on OnePlus 2’s video capability is up to 2160p or 4K UHD at 30fps. Zenfone 2’s 13MP PixelMaster camera could only do up to 1080p video recording.
Reversible Type-C USB Connector
OnePlus 2 is one of the first generation of smartphones/tablets (Nokia N1) to offer the USB type-c connector. Compare to microUSB type-b, type-C connector is more flexible because of the reversibility.
Brighter, clearer display of OnePlus 2
On our test we found that the Zenfone 2’s display is lagging behind the OnePlus’. The display quality on OnePlus 2 is top notch, screen is brighter and more clearer.
Verdict, Value
Despite the advantages of OnePlus 2, Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML remain a wise choice for those who are in budget because of its more affordable price. But that’s if you are willing to sacrifice for other key features and specs you will get when you buy the OnePlus 2.
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Checkout our Zenfone 2 vs OnePlus 2 comparison:
OnePlus 2 specs and price |
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML specs and price |
| 5.5-inch 1080p LTPS (IPS LCD) display, 401 ppi | 5.5-inch IPS LCD, 1080p HD, 401ppi |
| 9.9mm thick, 175g weight | 10.9mm thin, 170g weight |
| Gorilla Glass 4, magnesium frame | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Snapdragon 810 octacore chip | Intel 3560/3580 quad chip |
| 3/4GB RAM | 2/4GB RAM |
| 16/64GB storage, no microSD | 16/32/64GB ROM, microSD card slot |
| 13MP camera, Optical IS, laser autofocus, 4k HD video, dual tone LED flash | 13MP camera, dual tone LED flash, HDR, 1080p video |
| 5MP selfie camera | 5MP selfie camera |
| Dual 4G LTE nano SIM, WiFi ac, Bt 4.1, GPS, FM Radio | Dual 4G LTE micro SIM, WiFi , Bt 4.0, FM Radio, GPS, NFC |
| Android 5.1 Lollipop, Oxygen OS | Android 5.0 Lollipop, upgradeable to 5.1 |
| 3300mAh | 3000mAh battery |
| Kevlar, Sandstone, Black, Bamboo | Black, Gold, Grey, White |
| $329 (P15k) for 16GB, $389 (P18k) for 64GB, all before taxes in the Philippines | P14-15k price for 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM model as of September 14 in the Philippines |
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