5 smartphones you could choose as an alternative to the OnePlus X
All the six smartphones including the OnePlus X are powered by Snapdragon 801 chipsets
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2015-10-31 21:00 GMT
Smartphone manufacturers OnePlus have recently launched their latest smatphone—the OnePlus X, which will soon be available for sale on numerous e-commerce sites via an invite. The device will be available in two different editions—the onyx black glass and the limited ceramic edition. While the regular OnePlus X Onyx will cost you about Rs 17,000, the ceramic edition will cost around Rs 23,000.
This value-for-money smartphone offers much more specifications in comparison to its price tag and is definitely a good buy. However, if you are not keen on buying the Oneplus X or do not want to wait for an invite, there are several other handsets in the market that you can choose from.
Pros: Affordable, good performance specifications , unique new design, comfortable to use.
Cons: No fast charging technology, no figerprint scanner yet, sales via invite (again), and no NFC.
We bring you a list of five smartphones that are similar to the OnePlus X in terms of display and specifications. If you are en route to buying the OnePlus X, you might want to have a look at these smartphones before deciding which one to buy.
#5 InFocus M810
Priced at only about Rs 12,000, this device is a nothing less than a steal. The smartphone is designed pretty well and features a 5.5-inch full HD screen.
The device is powered by a 2.5 GHz Snapdragon 801 chipset along with 2GB RAM that helps you smoothly carry out multi-tasking. The M810 also features a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front snapper: both the cameras are exceptionally good in comparison to its price tag and are capable of taking clear pictures in most conditions.
Pros: 5.5-inch HD display, offers good performance, 13MP read camera with truetone LED Flash, 4G connectivity, and a very low price.
Cons: Design, battery, over-heating.
#4 Xiaomi Mi4 64GB
This Xiaomi Mi4 is presently priced at Rs 18,000 on leading e-commerce websites but don’t be deluded by the low cost of this Smartphone. The Mi4 has a premium stainless steel design along with a 5-inch full HD display protected by Corning Gorilla glass.
In terms of performance, the Mi4 is powered by a 2.5Ghz Quadcore Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor along with 3GB RAM. One of the drawbacks of the phone is the exclusion of external storage space, however, the internal storage capacity of 64GB makes up for it. The device also sports a high-quality 13MP rear camera sensor and an amazing 8MP front shooter. Both the cameras a quite good and offer exciting features for clicking vibrant images.
Pros: Great design with a metal frame, priced sensibly, offers very good performance, a high resolution camera and, a vibrant display.
Cons: No 4G connectivity, no microSD slot, interface is not user-friendly.
#3 LG G3
The LG G3 is one of the fastest smartphones available within Rs 24,000 price range. The phone features quite an intriguing design accompanied by a massive 5.5-inch QHD display. The G3 is fuelled by a 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and 2GB RAM. Users have reported that the simple UI of the phone is one of its siginificant USPs.
The G3 also sports a 13MP primary camera with dual-LED flash and is futher optimised with several apps. While on-board storage is very low at just 16GB, an expandible storage capacity of 128GB easily makes up for it.
Pros: An amazing camera, superior quality display, user-friendly interface, and a very good battery.
Cons: Over-sized and design could have been slightly better.
#2 Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Apart from being the lightest Sony device with a quad-core processor, the Xperia Z3 compact is a powerful device and fits perfectly into the value-for-money based premium smartphone market. The Z3 Compact is priced at approximately around Rs 26,000. The device features a 4.6-inch IPS HD display for ultra high definition experience. Additionally, it has multi touch display with support for up to 10 touch points and is protected by reinforced glass.
In terms of performance, the Xperia Z3 is quite amazing. Its Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset along with a 2.5Ghz processor and 2GB RAM offers lighting fast multi-tasking and users can run almost all latest games and software on this handset. However, the Z3 Compact will also interest potential buyers owing to it’s staggering 20MP rear camera, which is quite powerful and can click magnificent, sharp images. Additionally, it has got an internal storage capacity of 16GB, which can be expanded up to 128GB.
Pros: An elegant and sleek design, very good battery life, superior quality camera, and water resistance.
Cons: A bit on the expensive side and a comparatively small 4.6-inch screen.
#1 Moto X (2nd generation)
The new Moto X (2nd generation) is another good smartphone, which sports a 5.2 inch-AMOLED display at a resolution of 1,080X1,920 pixels. The phone is not only alluring in terms of design and display, but also offers very good performance. The handset is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 801 CPU clocked at 2.5GHz, accompanied by 2GB RAM.
The 13MP rear camera sensor clicks clear and realistic images along side capturing 4K videos seamlessly. However, the device only offers an internal storage capacity of 16GB, which isn’t expandable.
Pros: Lot of customisations on offer, sharp and brilliant 1080p display, enhanced processor, and affordable.
Cons: Camera quality could have been much better, poor battery life, and no option for expandable storage.