Asus Zenfone 6 vs OnePlus 7: Specs comparison of the newest Snapdragon 855 sporting flagships

Just a couple of days after the launch of OnePlus' latest spec behemoth, Asus has decided to refresh its own flagship by announcing the ZenFone 6.Now, if you thought that the ZenFone 5z (review) was basically just a cheaper iPhone X clone, the new model is anything but! At least from a design perspective. Asus has gone ahead and eliminated the top bezel entirely with the addition of a motorised rotating camera.While the design represents a shift for Asus from chasing the likes of Samsung and Apple, the company hasn't bumped up the price of its flagship offering such as the OnePlus. The Zenfone 5z was priced to take on last year's OnePlus 6 head on and we expect no different from Asus this time around either. OnePlus does throw in a seemingly superior Optic AMOLED display for the price, but apart from that and the difference in camera implementation, there's very little in terms of internal firepower, that separates the Zenfone 6 from the OnePlus 7. Here is a quick comparison of the specs of the two latest mid-range flagships.(Also Read: Asus Zenfone 6 first impressions)[caption id="attachment_6631031" align="alignnone" width="1024"]

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Smartphone	Asus Zenfone 6	OnePlus 7
Display Size (inch)	6.4	6.41
Resolution (pixels)	1080 x 2340	1080 x 2340
Pixel Density (PPI)	403	402
Display Type	LCD	Optic AMOLED
Dimensions(mm)	159.1 x 75.4 x 9.2	157.7 x 74.8 x 8.2
Weight (gm)	190	182
Dual SIM	Yes	Yes
SIM Type	Nano-SIM Dual	Nano-SIM Dual
Connectivity Types	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
CPU Cores	Octa-core	Octa-Core
CPU Clock Speed (GHz)	1x 2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x 2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x 1.80 GHz Kryo 485	1x 2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x 2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x 1.80 GHz Kryo 485
GPU	Adreno 640	Adreno 640
RAM	6, 8 GB	6, 8 GB
Ruggedness	—	Splashproof
On-Board Memory	64/128/256 GB	128/256 GB
Expandable Memory	Yes, up to 1 TB	No
Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (in-display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Rear Camera/Cameras	48 MP, f/1.8 (wide, primary) + 13 MP, f/2.4 (ultrawide)	48 MP, f/1.7 (primary) + 5 MP f/2.4 (depth sensor)
Optical Image Stabilization	No	Yes
Camera Array	Dual-camera	Dual-camera
Autofocus System	Phase detection autofocus + Laser AF	Phase detection autofocus
Secondary Camera	Motorized flip-up main camera module	16 MP, f/2.0
Video Capture	2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS (except @240/480fps)	2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
Flash	Dual-LED	Dual-LED
OS Version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
AI (Smart Assistant)	Google Assistant	Google Assistant
GPS	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth	v5.0, A2DP	v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	No	No
Fingerprint Scanner	Yes, Rear-mounted	Yes, in-display
3.5mm jack	Yes	No
Radio	Yes	No
USB Type	Type-C Reversible connector	Type-C Reversible connector
USB Standard	USB 2.0	v 3.1
Battery (mAh)	5,000	3,700
Fast charging	Yes, 18 W QuickCharge 4.0 + 10 W Reverse Charging	Yes, 20 W Dash Charge
Colours	Midnight Black, Twilight Silver	Mirror Grey, Almond, Red
Prices in India	Starting at $499	Starts at Rs 32,999

A plain look at the specs sheet reveals exactly why the Zenfone 6 appears more of a competitor for the OnePlus 7 rather than the OnePlus 7 Pro.While we'll have to wait on a verdict until we review the Asus Zenfone 6, it'll definitely be interesting to see if its camera manages to hold its own against the OnePlus 7.