At the present the Smartphone market is oversaturated with many types of devices ranging from high-end premium handsets to budget phones, and honestly there are only few brands that are able to put these devices in front of all the users and have a world-wide market. However, if you fall in the latter not able to purchase the highly publicized Smartphone’s or want to try out something new, you can opt for the latest Asus Zenfone 6 or the Lava X1.
Though time to time manufacturers like HTC and Sony have claimed in offering high-end alternates for the Android section, but they are always highly priced. So that makes us come to Asus Zenfone 6 and Lava X1. Now you must be thinking which one to pick, let’s compare them for you.
Display
Zenfone 6: This device passes as a phablet thanks to its big 6 inch display, but the performance is quite poor as it supports a 720p resolution and the pixel density is of 245 ppi, hence; it competes as a phablet only in size and not quality, but is willing to compete with the Galaxy Note 4.
Lava X1: The screen is significantly small at 4.5 inches with a resolution of 480 x 854 and the pixel density of 218 ppi, compared to the Zenfone6 both are low. Another step Zenfone goes ahead of Lava X1 is the superior screen protection as it comes with the Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
Hardware
Zenfone 6: Coming to the GSM Arena, Zenfone 6 is equipped with internal storage of various options ranging from 8, 16 and 32 GB, and also has the possibility of a microSD card added for additional support. The Asus device is backed up by both 1 and 2 GB RAM options and the processing unit is equipped with a 2 GHz dual core processing unit.
Lava X1: For the GSM Arena, the Lava X1 has an 8 GB internal storage to offer, with possibility if an added microSD card for additional memory. The maximum storage capability is of 32 GB. The device is available with 1GB RAM and the quad core processor is of 1.2 GHz.
Camera
Zenfone 6: On to cameras, the Asus Zenfone 6 supports a 13MP rear unit that complements the front facing shooter with its 2 MP feature. Full HD video recording supported.
Lava X1: The Lava X1 offers an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front facing lens camera and supports full HD video recording.
General specs of Asus Zenfone 6:
2G Network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900
3G Network: HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100
SIM: Dual-SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand by)
Released: January 2014
Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery (12 Wh)
Stand-by: (2G)/Up to 398 h (3G)
Talk Time: (2)/ Up to 28 h (3G)
General specs of Lava X1:
2G Network: GSM 900/ 1800- SIM 1 & SIM 2
3#G Network: HSDPA 2100
SIM: Dual SIM
Released: May 2014
Battery: Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Stand by:
Talk Time: Up to 9 h 45 min