The Lenovo Vibe Z has just been released in India and it already is facing some competition from the Oppo N1 which came to the nation less than a month ago. Both of these Chinese devices have some sought after features and price tags that read upwards of Rs 35K.
You can expect a powerful camera, a quad core processor as well as full HD resolution from these two contenders. And if you are confused between the two gadgets, take a look at the comprehensive comparison to find out which is better. Scroll right down for more information.
Screen:
Both the Lenovo Vibe Z and the Oppo N1 flaunt a full HD touchscreen each and offer a multi-touch real estate of 5.5 inches and 5.9 inches, respectively. They deliver visuals in 1920 x 720p resolution and even make the most of the IPS technology. And as a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 layer has been reinforced, you do not have to worry about those annoying scrapes and scratches.
Camera:
The Lenovo device features dual cameras, a 13MP rear-facing one with dual LED flash and a 5MP fixed focus webcam, whereas its competitor makes do with a single swiveling snapper. The latter’s component boasts of a 13MP lens too and it can act as both front and rear shooters. You can expect features like dual mode LED as well as image stabilization with the Oppo handset.
OS and processors:
The Lenovo Vibe Z takes advantage of Android Jelly Bean 4.3, but the Oppo N1 uses the proprietary ColorOS that is built on top of Android 4.2. In spite of the fact that the latter is more expensive than the former, it is powered by a 1.7GHz quad core Snapdragon 600 processor. The former brings the quad core Snapdragon 800 SoC which can clock in a maximum speed of up to 2.2GHz.
Memory and Battery:
Both of these devices do not feature expandable memory. Lenovo’s phone comes in a single option of 16GB, whereas the Oppo gadget is available in variants of 16GB and 32GB. Both of them arrive with 2GB of RAM. When it comes to the battery, the N1 definitely takes the cake with its 3610mAh power pack. The Vibe Z brings a 3000mAh one and the company says that it can cough up the juice for talk time of about 33 hours.
Other features:
Apart from the ones mentioned above, you can expect these gadgets to bring all the common connectivity features such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G support and more. The Lenovo phone has been loaded with some proprietary applications too and the Oppo device has a unique O-Touch panel on the rear to facilitate scrolling and one-handed use.
Conclusion:
Based on the features of the two devices, we can conclude that the Lenovo Vibe Z comes across as a better option for Rs 35,999 as compared to the Oppo N1 that sets you back by Rs 39,999. You should only go for the latter if you are looking for a bigger touchscreen and a swiveling camera.
Keys specs at a glance:
Lenovo Vibe Z:
– 5.5-inch FHD touchscreen
– 13MP camera, 2MP webcam
– Android Jelly Bean 4.3 OS
– 2.2GHz quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoC
– 2GB of RAM
– 16GB onboard storage
– 3000mAh battery
– 3.03 x 0.31 x 5.87 inches
– 147 grams
– Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G LTE, GPS
Oppo N1:
– 5.9-inch full HD IPS touchscreen
– 13MP camera
– Color OS based on Android 4.2
– 1.7GHz quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor
– 2GB of RAM
– 16GB or 32GB onboard memory
– 3610mAh battery