ASUS Zenfone 5Z: 5 Reasons Why the ASUS Flagship Phone Loses the Race to Xiaomi POCO F1

The ASUS Zenfone 5Z oozes affordability and top-notch performance thanks to its Snapdragon 845, officially been given the title of one of the most affordable Android flagship smartphones to buy in India. However, the latest entrant in this smartphone market is none other than the Xiaomi POCO F1, another flagship smartphone but with a lot more affordability. If you think the Xiaomi POCO F1 has won the flagship race against its latest competitor, then you’re absolutely right and here are five reasons to prove that.

Predatory Pricing of POCO F1

The base model of the POCO F1 costs Rs. 20999 for the 6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. That is terrific value for a device that armed with a Snapdragon 845 and paired with this much memory. The Zenfone 5Z might feature the same RAM, chipset, processor and internal storage as the POCO F1, but you will have to pay Rs. 29999 more to get one, and that is a difference of Rs. 9000. This makes Xiaomi’s latest smartphone the clear winner when it comes to a literal price and performance comparison.

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Equivalent Processor With Several Memory Configurations

As stated above, both the POCO F1 and Zenfone 5Z are equipped with a Snapdragon 845. With Xiaomi’s latest beast, you’re not just limited to buying a device with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. If you wish, you can also buy the model that features a whopping 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard memory. We are not done here, because if you are feeling adventurous, you can expand that existing storage of the POCO F1 using a microSD card, but bear in mind that it will use up the SIM 2 slot. With this latest flagship, you have a lot of memory configurations to choose from and all of these models will be going easy on your finances.

Better Camera Features

The Xiaomi POCO F1 features a 12 + 5MP configuration at the rear side, while the ASUS Zenfone 5Z is equipped with a 12 + 8MP dual-camera unit. While there will hardly be sufficient differences here, one area where there is a strong disparity is the selfie camera department. The POCO F1 features an impressive 20MP front-facing shooter while the Zenfone 5Z has an 8MP unit. This is more than enough to justify that smartphone camera lovers are going to be picking up Xiaomi’s latest flagship in a heartbeat.

Better Brand Value

If you’re seeking brand recognition, there is no bigger name in India when it comes to the smartphone business than Xiaomi. The Chinese OEM managed to breeze past Samsung and obtain a market share of 29% in India thanks to its aggressive pricing and loading its devices with a lot of features while keeping them affordable. In comparison, ASUS does not even make the list of the top phone manufacturers in India so marketing its flagship handset is going to be an uphill task for the company. For Xiaomi, it is going to take a lot less effort to convince buyers to step over to its camp and experience what its POCO F1 is all about. Such is the power of brand recognition.

Responsive MIUI With Frequent Updates

Xiaomi has been putting considerable efforts in its MIUI 10 update. This update uses AI to determine which applications you use the most and loads them in memory before you have to open up the app yourself. This will help apps launch and load much faster than before. Looking at how affordable the POCO F1 is and how Xiaomi intends to take the Indian smartphone market by storm, we can say that you can expect several software and security updates from the company in the future.

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It is very difficult to recommend something else other than the POCO F1 if you are plainly looking for a Snapdragon 845-fueled smartphone at the cheapest price possible. However, it is not just the affordability that will surprise you, but that fact that despite selling at a low price, the POCO F1 is able to provide some features that more expensive phones are shipped without. Will this phone be a significant game changer? We think so with the utmost confidence.

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