We’ve more than settled into 2018 and the year has provided us with some fantastic smartphones and changing market dynamics. Chinese manufacturers are on the rise and continue to provide established companies such as Apple and Samsung with tough competition in Eastern markets. Given the variety of options available, companies as a whole are seeing their power to set high prices, decline.
Both Apple and Samsung are coming to terms with this reality, as we’re all set to see ‘affordable’ versions of their premium gadget lineups hit the market in the near future. But this post isn’t about the future or about the two mobile behemoths. Rather, it’s about ASUS, OnePlus and Xiaomi – all three of which have excellently spec’d devices available. So, if you’re stuck between the three or need more information for a purchasing decision, head over below for more details.
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ASUS Zenfone 5z Vs OnePlus 6 Vs Xiaomi Mi 8: Design Comparison Gives The Mi 8 A Slight Edge In Thickness
Before we get to the aesthetics and build materials, it’s relevant to first take a look at all three devices’ dimensions. These are:
- 153×75.7×7.9 mm for the ASUS Zenfone 5z.
- 155.7×75.4×7.8 mm for the OnePlus 6.
- 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm for the Xiaomi Mi 8.
Therefore, the Xiaomi Mi 8 is the slimmest device out of the three and the ZenFone 5z is the widest. All three smartphones have their thickness in the 7.5-8.0mmballpark, so you’re unlikely to feel a difference at a cursory glance or everyday usage.
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Moving towards build material, the Xiaomi Mi 8 and the OnePlus 6 have glass at their front and back, with the gadgets being encased with an aluminum frame. The Zenfone 5z, on the other hand, has an aluminum back and body. The Zenfone is also the lightest gadget of the three, weighing in at 155g. For comparison, the Mi 8 and OnePlus 6 weigh in at 175g and 177g respectively.
Moving towards ports, the Xiaomi Mi 8 is the only device out of the trio that does not feature a 3.5mm earphone jack – a fact that also contributes to its slim form. All three gadgets have rear fingerprint sensors and vertical rear dual cameras, with the major difference being the sensors’ location.
None of the three devices carries a solid IP rating, so you’ll need care when exposing them to dust and water. Finally, moving towards the color options. The OnePlus 6, Xiaomi Mi 8 and ASUS Zenfone 5z are available in the following colors:
- Xiaomi Mi 8: Black, Blue, White, and Gold.
- OnePlus 6: Midnight Black, Mirror Black, Silk White, and Amber Red.
- ASUS Zenfone 5z: Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver.
ASUS Zenfone 5z Vs OnePlus 6 Vs Xiaomi Mi 8: Performance Comparison Displays Mixed Results With Each Device’s Respective Strengths Evident
Moving towards performance, the three devices carry similar hardware. All three are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 that features 4×1.7GHz and 4×2.8GHz Kryo cores. The GPU is Qualcomm’s Adreno 630. One big upgrade that we saw this is is the slight mainstreaming of 8GB RAM on smartphones.
This trend is also visible in our three devices. Both the OnePlus 6 and ASUS Zenfone 5z are available with a max configuration of 8GB. However, the Xiaomi Mi 8 is limited to 6GB and if you want 8GB on a Xiaomi smartphone then you’ll have to take a look at the Mi 8 Explorer edition, that is available in only 128GB storage and 8GB RAM. Here’s a snapshot of the Xiaomi Mi 8, OnePlus 6 and ASUS Zenfone 5z’s relevant performance specifications:
ASUS Zenfone 5z Vs OnePlus 6 Vs Xiaomi Mi 8: Camera Display Comparison
Out of the three devices, it’s the OnePlus 6 that comes with the highest rear camera resolution. Xiaomi’s flagship features a dual rear camera setup with 12MP+12MP camera sensors. The OnePlus 6’s dual camera setup has a resolution of 16MP+20MP and the Zenfone 5z comes with a 12MP+8MP dual rear camera setup.
Out of all three devices, only the ASUS Zenfone 5z cannot record 2160p@60fps, while both the Xiaomi M i8 and the OnePlus 6 can. At the front, once again the OnePlus 6 comes out on to with a 20MP sensor. The Xiaomi Mi 8 and the Zenfone 5z have 16MP and 8MP sensors respectively, but the Mi 8 features Auto-HDR, which will help a lot of users with light balance.
Both the OnePlus 6 and Xiaomi Mi 8 have well-rounded cameras, but the Xiaomi Mi 8 performs better than the OnePlus 6. The Mi 8 can capture accurately balanced images with a large dynamic range and little to no intrusions. Its bokeh (depth-of-field) performance is also better than the OnePlus 6, which features similar focal length for both the lenses.
ASUS Zenfone 5z Vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Vs OnePlus 6: Pricing And Conclusion
Since pricing for all different variants will get complicated, we’ll limit ourselves to the starting prices only for this comparison. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is available for a starting price of $410 for the 6GB/64GB variant. The OnePlus 6, on the other hand, starts at $529 and the Zenfone 5z starts at $499. With all the devices you can get top-level performance at a budget – something that can’t be said about a lot of devices out there.
So what’s our verdict? Well, in design the Mi 8 comes out on top but the Zenfone 5z gives it a tough competition. Additionally, users of 3D facial recognition should give the Mi 8 a try as it’s the only device out of the three with the feature. Software wise OnePlus’ Oxygen OS comes out on top. In the end, it’s all about personal preference. Thoughts? Let us know what you think in the comments section below and stay tuned. We’ll keep you updated on the latest.
