The price category of Php5,000USD 85INR 7,223EUR 81CNY 621 to Php7,000USD 119INR 10,112EUR 114CNY 869 are slowly being ruled by really good smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi 1S and the Asus Zenfone 5. We take a look at the two and compare them with each other.
Both global brands as well recognized and have good reputation so more often than not, the choice between the two boils down to the hardware specifications and price.
So we plotted them down in this table.
| Specs | Xiaomi Redmi 1S | Asus Zenfone 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 4.7-inch HD IPS 1280×720 pixels | 5.0-inch HD IPS 1280×720 pixels |
| Processor | Snapdragon 400 1.6GHz quad-core | Intel Atom Z2560 1.6GHz dual-core |
| Memory | 1GB | 2GB |
| Storage | 8GB | 8GB |
| Expansion | 64GB | 64GB |
| Cellular | HSPA+ | HSPA+ |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 LE | 4.0 |
| Front Camera | 1.6MP | 2MP |
| Rear Camera | 8MP | 8MP |
| OS | Android 4.3 | Android 4.3 |
| Battery | 2,000mAh | 2,100mAh |
| Price | Php5,599 | Php6,495 |
The Zenfone 5 has a lot of points over the Redmi 1S, including double the RAM, expandable storage, display size and slightly higher battery capacity.
As for the performance, our Antutu Benchmakr scores put the Intel Atom of the Zenfone 5 slightly better at 22k compared to the 21k on the Snapdragon 400 of the Redmi 1S.
The Redmi 1S is cheaper by about Php1,000USD 17INR 1,445EUR 16CNY 124 so that’s one of the consideration here as well.
You can read more about our initial review of the Xiaomi Redmi 1S here and the Zenfone 5 here.
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Isel says:
Diba 1.6ghz lang yung local release ng zenfone 5? Correct me if I’m wrong but the 2.0ghz was the initial release and they found it too buggy so they underclocked it to 1.6.
lolwut says:
Overall, Zenfone 5 beats the Redmi specially in performance expectations. Also, another note to buy the Zenfone is the good after sales support which Asus is known for.
lenny says:
The processor is Z2560 for ASUS Zenfone 5 here in PH. And the 16G variant Zenfone 5 is PHP 6,995.:)
Catnippy says:
Kung 2GB RAM ang ilalagay nyo dapat yung 16GB storage din ang sa Storage. 8GB/1GB RAM and 16GB/2GB ang variants ng Zenfone 5 diba? ;)
archie says:
Redmi 1s is a mid-range phone, not a flagship. I think Zenfone 5 should be pitted with Xioami Mi3 or 4.
Name:mm says:
Pls change the info local release is 1.6ghz. I do use an asus zenfone5, the problem is intel is warmer than snapdragon procie. I want redmi’s procie because its cooler and runs more efficient, but i want zenfone5’s screen size. I’m still undecided up to now..
anon says:
according to an interview with Hugo Barra by Alex @TheTechnoclast.com, the Redmi 1S is expandable to 64GB SD cards.
Asus says:
Here is the Video Presentation for Asus Zenphone watch and be amazed!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pe4aaoKuYMA
R2D2 says:
They have something in common. No stock
akdwin says:
Haha oonga, parehong out of stock lagi. Zzzz
Noel Rey says:
the zenfone 5 has the advantage in ram, display, cellular… and it’s worth it to add 1000php for zenfone 5..
Noel Rey says:
the zenfone 5 has the advantage in ram, display, cellular… and it’s worth it to add 1000php for zenfone 5..
Noel Rey E. Rucero
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Noob question says:
Sorry. Noob question here. Bat mas mabilis pa rin yung zen sa 1s despite the 1s having a quad core processor compared to the z5’s dual core? Thanks
cj poh says:
Im a gamers. ask ko lang, kasi ang redmi is a quadcore at zenfone 5 dualcore lang pereo intel atom. mas maganda ba sa gaming ang zenfone 5 kahit dualcore lang?
arsenal says:
The dual-core Intel Atom CPU makes the quad-core Snapdragon chip look like a fucking joke.
Intel is definitely a force to be reckoned with in terms of making processor chips.
Kernel says:
Im still going for the redmi because of its user interface(MIUI)
jdGONEMAD says:
Master Yuga, the problem is… walang locally available cover/casing for both phone here in the Philippines.
Michael says:
Actual battery of Xiaomi Redmi 1s is 2050mah and Antutu benchmark4 is reaching 23k at highest while Zf5 only reaches 21k on antutu 4..in terms of compatibility of app Xiaomi Redmi1s is the winner good lighting shots Xiaomi Redmi1s winner low light Zf5 winner ram of course Zf5 w/2gb winner…problems on Zf5 abnormal heating issue,battery life,some apps are not compatible with intel,front cam sometime red,purple,pink tint..problems on Redmi1s apps can’t be move to external sd unstable signal while using data connection on sim1.
Vinjay says:
I bought Asus Zenfone 5 and its battery drains really fast. It struggles to lat 24 hours for an average use. The reason for Asus Zenfone 5 that the battery is drainng fast is the Intel processor which according to some write ups, Intel processor consumes battery than other processor. Asus Zenfone 5 has impressive specs and features but I can’t enjoy them so much because battery life is poor. 2,100MAH is just in paper not in performance.
Manny says:
Don’t buy Redmi 1s. Its front and back cameras produce quite dark images including if you use it for video chat. Also, its 3 softkey buttons below are not as responsive. Based on other reviews, a dual-core Intel processor has better performance than a quad-core Snapdragon. With this, Zenfone 5 is the better “value-for-money” than Redmi 1s.