The announcement of OnePlus Two earlier today puts another great contender in the mid-range price point. The OnePlus Two joins the venerable Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) in the Php15,000USD 256INR 21,669EUR 243CNY 1,862 range as among the best bang-for-the-buck smartphone.
Asus has dubbed the Zenfone 2 as a flagship killer with its high-end specs (4GB RAM, 64GB storage, Intel Atom quad-core) at a mid-range price. OnePlus has also claimed that the OnePlus Two is a 2016 flagship killer with its 4GB DDR4 RAM, 64GB storage and Snapdrgaon 810 octa-core processor at midrange price.
Both handsets are very compelling for their respective asking price.
So we looked a little closer and see how the two handsets are truly respected in their price category.
| OnePlus Two | Zenfone 2 ZE551ML | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.5-inch LTPS LCD | 5.5-inch IPS LCD |
| Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 73.3% | 70.1% |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core | Intel Atom Z3580 2.3GHz quad-core |
| GPU | Adreno 430 | PowerVR G6430 |
| RAM | 3GB DDR4 4GB DDR4 | 2GB DDR3 4GB DDR3 |
| Internal storage | 16GB 64GB | 16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB |
| External storage | none | 64GB |
| Cellular | dual-SIM, dual-LTE | dual-SIM, LTE |
| WiFi | 802.11ac | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP | 4.0, A2DP, EDR |
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS | with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | None | Yes |
| Rear camera | 13MP | 13MP |
| Front camera | 5MP | 5MP |
| Battery | Li-Po 3,300 mAh | Li-Po 3,000 mAh |
| OS | Android OS 5.1 | Android OS 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 151.8 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm | 152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9 mm |
| Weight | 175 grams | 170 grams |
| Price | Php14,800 ($329) 3GB/16GB Php17,500 ($389) 4GB/64GB | Php14,995 (4GB/64GB) |
We’re unsure if the OnePlus 2 will eventually be officially released in the Philippines but we’re certain we’ll see a lot of them to be accessible via Lazada.
Based on the line-up of specs in the chart above, both handsets have their respective strengths and weaknesses.
Zenfone 2:
* More specs option with RAM, storage, processor
* Expandable external storage
* Built-in NFC
* Lighter
OnePlus 2:
* Powerful processor and GPU
* Generous base RAM of 3GB
* Faster DDR4 memory speed
* Thinner
* Higher screen-to-body ratio
* Tougher Gorilla Glass
* Higher battery capacity
We’ll definitely secure a unit once this is released so we can test and review it.
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dvancleef says:
The lack of NFC renders the new OnePlus a total non-starter.
Kevin says:
Invite system sucks laos na kapag wala na invite system parang xiaomi lang they create demand but they cannot supply, that is where asus beats one plus 2
shutter says:
sana sinama mo sa zenf2 yung lamang nila sa availability. Suggestion lang po. hehehehe
cheeze says:
oneplus two siyempre..
SvenPlays says:
You’ve missed;
Oneplus 2 over Zenfone 2:
*CAMERA! freaking OIS, Rad Laser autofocus, 2k? :D
*Legit Fingerprint Scanner.
*Premium look, damn gorgeous phone! KEVLAR BACK COVER PLEASE.
Zenfone 2 over Oneplus 2:
*Fast Charging, too OP.
*and again, NFC.
those two features that’s missing on Oneplus 2 is really a bummer, maybe fast charging(though battery is a little smaller, having this feature wins over the bigger battery of Oneplus 2) more importantly but I’ll pick oneplus 2 over zenfone 2 anytime. I don’t care that much about storage expansion since 64gb is pretty good for my usage already anyway, plus memory card tends to slow applications, files, etc. loading time(I’ll just use my flash drive for watching movies :v). Not being a Cyananogen is a little disappointment but Oxygen seems good enough which has near stock android experience over a little bloated ZenUi, or whatever since we can just root it and flash whatever Android OS we like.
The design. Metal always wins over plastic, because Oneplus is heavier plus metal translate into heavy metal which sounds like a freaking good thing and that would win over your plastic just like you chismosang kapitbahay. It’s a joke.
abcde says:
let’s just for the release of oneplus2.
pat says:
THIS IS FOR OP2
problems i have for this phone:
1. battery is not interchangeable
2. no expandable memory
3. it uses snapdragon 810 which has heating issues (waiting for reviews btw)
4. support centers and warranties in case something happen
5. doesn’t support fast charging (takes more than 3 hours to fully charge)
6. invite and shipping fee
good points for me:
1. 3300mah battery
2. finger print sensor
3. 4GB RAM
4. Cheap price
5. type C usb connector
6. Corning Gorilla Glass 4
not a problem for me:
1. don’t have NFC
2. screen is still 1080 x 1920 pixels
3. 13mp R cam 5mp F cam
great phone for its price but definitely not a “flagship killer” for 2015 and specially for 2016. i will pass for OP2 but definitely looking forward for phones oneplus will be releasing in the future. this company is a wild card. someone that everyone should watch for.
pekto says:
May libreng lighter ang Zenfone2?
glenn says:
You forgot the Laser Autofocus in the Oneplus 2 camera. It’s also an advantage :)
Sixsteps says:
One Plus 2 all the way! I’ve tried gaming with zenfone 2 powervr gpu sucks.. in my opinion it’s not even half as good as the adreno gpu.
Kamen Rider Chaser says:
Sixsteps is correct. The PowerVR GPU really sucks. dumped by ZF5 before because of PowerVR. I’d rather have Mali but of course Adreno is the best :)
dvancleef says:
Another standard flagship feature both are missing: Qi wireless charging. Its not a feature that excites you until you’ve had a phone with it, but when you get a phone without it after having one with, its a MAJOR disappointment.
djakko says:
BLOATWARE!! That’s what i don’t like about ASUS Zenfones… I’m looking to see what the OnePlus built-in apps are..
Mother Confessor says:
ASUS pa din. It’s more convenient and can pretty much bring the bang for the money. Deal breaker talaga ang walang NFC at external storage. Lalo na yung One Plus Two eh me 4k video recording at high res still camera.