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The prices of top-of-the-line smartphones have skyrocketed in recent years to such an extent that they have made room for a new category. intermediate. For those who don't want to pay the high amounts required by the famous first lines of the smartphone industry, but also don't give up using the technology In your favor, these are the ideal devices.
The launches carried out in recent months have brought good surprises, among them a highlight for the Zenfone 4, Asus, which has so far sured its predecessor that it can hardly be called an intermediary anymore. With some features similar to the most sophisticated devices, it came to make its presence felt. Discover now what is so special about him and his strengths and weaknesses relative to the main competitors.
Zenfone 4: advantages and disadvantages 3e581n
In general, the new smartphone from Asus is very Speed and has one of the best performances in the category. Your power it's not bad compared to the top of the line on the market and even Android, with very few modifications and a reduced number of native applications, elevate the Zenfone to a very favorable position.
Design 145g70
Creativity was not Asus' strong point in the design of this device, the metal sides with a glass back are very reminiscent of the iPhone 8, while the front is similar to that of a Galaxy S7 and others in the line. Despite the similarity with these devices, the new model has top quality finishes and materials.
Asus nailed it in its concentric circles on the back of the Zenfone, which gave a really impeccable look and has already become the company's trademark. However, it was wrong to not make it water and dust resistant, which is already present in its main competitors.
The only problem with this imposing glass rear is that it makes the device very slippery, so much so that the company itself decided to include a silicone cover in the box. The idea to get around a design flaw is valid, but the simplicity of the case leaves something to be desired and takes away a lot of the beauty of product.
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The slogan "We Love Photo” already indicates the importance given to the camera, which in fact has high quality and performance. At the rear, it has two cameras. Sony, being one of them for photos panoramic and without any protrusion, leaving the rear completely flat, which may please many.
You can switch between them for each different situation. It is a pity that the panoramic option, despite capturing a greater angle, does not reach the same levels of quality, distort some points of the photo depending on the proximity and leave the image grainy, especially in low light situations.
But the developers' commitment to the photo experience is remarkable. Functions similar to those offered by top-of-the-line devices are present here: portrait photos with background blur, good quality night photos in the main camera, slow motion, time lapse and videos in 4K and with good definition. The click-to-picture is pretty quick, unless you opt for photos with 48 SM, an exaggeration that will not always compensate for the weight of the image and the delay in clicking. Optical zoom was only for the Pro version of the cell phone, with a higher cost and closer to more robust devices.
If the rear cameras had all this attention, the same did not happen with the front ones. At selfies will not have quality not even close of the other photos, starting with their 8 SM, 4 less than the cameras on the back, and the lack of flash, which makes the selfies night a much more complicated task.
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The screen LCD has excellent resolution in Full HD, but it could be even better if Asus followed the trend followed by the competition in using the Super Amoled, which brings more vivid colors, better black tones and saves battery. Another success was the option of two sim cards, being able to replace one with an SD card, but with 64GB of internal memory and so many services in the clouds you won't even that. Zenfone still has FM radio, possibility of clone apps to access with different s, stereo sound and headphone inputs, interesting items for this category.
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All this variety of functions and proximity to the best smartphones on the market would not fail to be reflected at the time of sale. With launch prices starting at R$1.899,00, it is well at a disadvantage compared to its peers.
ZenFone 4 vs. Moto Z2 Play l6n1b
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If the Zenfone 4 do not present that “lump” on the rear cameras, on the Moto Z2 Play the opposite occurs: the huge protrusion makes it uncomfortable to hold and even keep your cell phone in your pocket. Also, because it is made of metal, its weight causes a imbalance when holding it.
For selfie fans who have been disheartened by the Zenfone news, here you can find a more suitable solution. The front camera has the same resolution as the rear, 12 SM, with wide-angle lens and flash, presenting good results even in filming. The images are of good quality even in low light places.
The screen is Super Amoled Full HD, a big advantage over the Asus device, as well as the fast biometric reader with home button gestures, activating the typical Android virtual buttons by sliding your finger to one side.
The rear is also slippery, but your body provides the water resistance that you don't see on the Zenfone. The Motorola Moto Z2 Play can now be found from R$1.599,00.
ZenFone 4 vs. Galaxy A7 2017 1t3r4o
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One of the biggest differentiators of Samsung devices are their services exclusive. one of them is the Samsung Pay, the payment that associates the NFC proximity connection with the recognition of fingerprints for purchases through the device without the use of credit cards or other means. The feature may not be as strong these days due to limited partnerships with banks and cards, but it promises to become more popular soon. recently the company announced new partnerships and there is already a forecast of the entry of Banco Itaú.
Until then Super Amoled beats the Asus device in the details, the internal memory is smaller, 32GB, but thanks to an option launched in Android 6.0, Marshmalow, it is possible to simulate an extension of it using memory card with less limitations than before. And in this case, the A7 is generous: it accepts cards of up to 256GB.
The camera has a great performance and excellent results, despite not having all the resources of the Zenfone 4. It leaves something to be desired in low-light shooting, losing to the Zenfone 4. It is also water and dust resistant. In price, it is close to the Moto Z2 Play, starting at R$1.499,00.
ZenFone 4 vs. Moto G5S Plus 5g162e
This device is what wins in the price, or rather, in cost benefit. Found for less than R$1.299,00, its performance doesn't surprise like its competitors but it doesn't let it down either.
Unlike the others, he is not so slippery and gives Safety when holding it without any cover. The screen is not Amoled, but it has good resolution. Without stereo sound and with audio outputs only on the bottom, in this regard it is a little in disadvantage. Depending on how it is held, the hands can cover the speakers easily, which differs from the Zenfone 4, but also from the Z2 Play.
Like its cousin Z2 Play, the G5SPlus have the same biometric reader with identification of gestures, which is very practical.
Cameras make a negative difference in small details like contrast, color intensity and slow clicks. For those who place a high value on photography results, it may be uncomfortable. THE The idea of inserting dual rear camera on the smartphone to follow the trend was not very happy, the results of effects like background blur are well below expected and the second camera ends up not adding anything special to the device.
In general, the resources are a little lower than the others and it will depend a lot on the use made of them. For everyday use, the results are interesting considering its cost.
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You have to be a heavy s of smartphone cameras to use all the functions that Zenfone presents for this. Otherwise, the other devices have a very high quality. satisfactory of photos and videos and they will certainly serve you very well.
The price difference must be considered here, after all it is one of the main attractions of intermediate devices against the top of the line.
Our tip is simple, try not to get carried away with functions that may be interesting at first but left out later on. if the idea is save, look for a device that meets the essentials for you: either with the speed of the Zenfone 4, with the selfies of the Moto Z2 Play, the services Samsung's add-ons or the cost benefit of the Moto S5G Plus.
Define the price range you want to spend, follow the promotions that appear for a few days and discover the ideal smartphone for you. And if you already have one of these devices, leave your comment here and share the strengths and weaknesses of your smartphone. 😉
