Xiaomi will be bringing its second smartphone here in the Philippines on September 4. This time, it will be their most affordable phone, Redmi 1s, without having compromise of performance and build quality. With its affordable price, the battle in its price range will be exciting.
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| Redmi 1s |
If you're looking for an international brand at an affordable price range, Xiaomi's Redmi 1s and Asus Zenfone will be a great choice. So how does this two warriors compare with each other? Let's take a look of their key points.
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| Asus Zenfone 5 |
Display:
Zenfone 5 - 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels, 294ppi) with Gorilla Glass 3
Redmi 1s - 4.7-inch HD (720x1280 pixels, 312ppi) with Gorilla Glass 2
The screen size may be deciding factor for some, and an extra 0.3 inches might be a big deal for others. For me, it's not a big difference and the screen quality is of more concern. But since they are both IPS and High Definition, they are on par. The Gorilla Glass difference is negligible on average use, both will perform similarly vs scratches.
Processor:
Zenfone 5 - 1.6 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2560 (ver. here in PH) / PowerVR SGX544MP2
Redmi 1s - 1.6 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 / Adreno 305
The Zenfone 5 has an Antutu score of ~19660 and the Redmi 1s has a score of ~21600 so there's a little difference in terms of performance. Their SOCs are both good and you can play graphic intensive games on these two. Take note that the dual-core processor is hyper-threaded so it also acts just like the other non-Intel quad-core cpus.
Camera:
Zenfone 5 - 8MP Main Camera and 2MP Front Cam
Redmi 1s - 8MP Main Camera and 1.6MP Front Cam
Both phones have 8MP Main camera and promises to deliver great photos even in low light. They both have 1.4ųm sensor, LED Flash and AF. The aperture of Zenfone is at F2.0 and the Redmi has F2.2.
Memory:
Zenfone 5 - 8GB internal phone storage up to 64GB microSD, 2GB RAM (now with 16GB ver.)
Redmi 1s - 8GB internal phone storage up to 32GB microSD, 1GB RAM
The internal storage are 8GB for both but zenfone 5 supports higher microSD card slot. The 16GB for Zenfone 5 is on the way to its shelves. Plus it also has a higher RAM for multi-tasking. So the Zenfone has a slight advantage at this area for heavy users hoarding apps and stuffs on their phones.
OS/ROM:
Zenfone 5 - Android 4.3 upgradable to Kitkat, ASUS ZenUI
Redmi 1s - MIUIv5 (based on Android 4.3), upgradable to MIUI v6 soon
Basically, they have the same Android versions but has custom skins, ZenUI for ASUS and the highly modified MIUI for Redmi. Both UI have great impressions and not that cluttered compared to others.
Battery:
Zenfone 5 -2110mAH
Redmi 1s -2000mAh
Their battery capacity are almost the same, also not removable. Real-life usage will surely be different, but based on their capacity, once a day charging might be foreseen on average use.
Connectivity:
Zenfone 5 - 3G, HSPA+, Bluetooth 4.0, USB On-the-Go, Dual-sim/standby
Redmi 1s - 3G, HSPA+, Bluetooth 4.0, USB On-the-Go, Dual-sim/standby
They both feature the most basic needs in terms of connectivity, the versions featured here are dual-sim, but we know that both of these phones have LTE versions yet to appear here in the Philippines.
Price:
Zenfone 5 - P6,495 official price for 8GB (P6,995 for 16GB version)
Redmi 1s - P5,599
These phones are highly anticipated, thus, supplies are limited at least for now. Zenfone 5 are available on few outlets but the good news for new buyers is 16GB will be coming at a price of just P500 more vs the 8GB version. Xiaomi Redmi 1s is almost a thousand peso cheaper which makes it a great choice for more budget-concerned customers looking for great smartphone performance.
Other Features: Both phones are well-equipped indeed. A-GPS, GLONASS, FM Radio, Compass, etc.
They can be your daily companion providing your multimedia needs without needing to break your wallets. For people with international brand preference, these phones are great choices and by looking at their specs and support, you cannot go wrong if you choose either of the two. The challenge here is their availability. The demands are high and the supplies are limited, so better plan ahead if you're gonna buy soon.
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