Queenie asks, “Which is better: Zenfone 4 Selfie or LG Q6?”
This match is between two newly-released smartphones from LG and ASUS. Which one wins? Let’s find out.
(Note: The LG Q6 and Q6+ main difference is their memory)
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Selfie is one of the six smartphones released by the company last month that boasts its selfie camera feature. It has a 5.5“ IPS display with 1280 x 720 resolution, a Snapdragon 430 chipset, a 64GB internal storage, a 4GB RAM, a 16MP rear camera with LED Flash, a 20MP + 8MP dual front camera, and a 3,000 mAh battery to power up the smartphone.
The LG Q6, on the other hand, boasts its 18:9 aspect ratio screen display. It has a 5.5“ FullVision display with 18:9 aspect ratio and 2160 x 1080 resolution, a Snapdragon 435 chipset, a 32GB internal storage, a 3GB RAM, 13MP Auto Focus rear camera with LED flash, and a 3,000mAh battery to power up the device.
Here are their detailed specs:
| ASUS Zenfone 4 Selfie | LG Q6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.5-inch HD IPS display @ 1280 x 720 pixels | 5.5-inch 18:9 FHD+ FullVision Display @ 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 1.4GHz octa-core | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 1.4GHz octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 505 |
| Memory | – 64GB internal storage – 4GB RAM |
– 32GB internal storage – 3GB RAM |
| Camera | – 16MP rear camera with LED Flash – 20MP (main) + 8MP (wide-angle) dual front camera |
– 13MP AF Rear camera with LED Flash – 5MP Wide-Angle front camera |
| Battery | 3,000mAh Li-Ion battery | 3,000mAh Li-Po battery |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat with ASUS ZenUI | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
Here are their benchmark scores:
| ASUS Zenfone 4 Selfie | LG Q6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Antutu | 43,322 | 41,594 |
| Geekbench | 662 (Single-Core), 2,250 (Multi-Core) | 631 (Single core), 2,129 (Multi-core) |
| PC Mark | 4,970 (Work 1.0) | 4,830 (Work 1.0) |
| Quadrant Standard | 14,516 | 12,018 |
| Battery Life | 12 hours and 30 minutes | 9 hours and 30 minutes |
Here are the advantages of each smartphone.
ASUS Zenfone 4 Selfie
+ Larger internal storage
+ Larger RAM
+ Higher rear camera resolution
+ Dual front cameras
+ Higher front camera resolution
+ Longer battery life
+ Slightly higher benchmark scores
LG Q6
+ 18:9 screen aspect ratio
+ FullVision display with 2160 x 1080 resolution
+ Lesser bezels
+ Faster LTE speed support
+ Android 7.1.1 out of the box
In terms of display, LG Q6 evidently wins since it has an 18:9 aspect ratio with fewer bezels and a 2160 x 1080 resolution which is good for users who likes to watch videos and play games. The Zenfone 4 Selfie only has 1280 x 720 resolution which is significantly lower than the Q6.
As for the memory, the Zenfone 4 Selfie gives a larger internal storage and memory compared with the Q6, however, they will be at par if the Q6 Plus is being compared. (Note: We are comparing the Q6 instead of Q6+ because we have a review for this unit).
In terms of overall performance, both smartphones are practically the same since they both possess the almost same chipset architecture. The main difference between the Snapdragon 430 and 435 is its LTE speed support in which the latter is equipped with. Checking their benchmark scores, we can see that there is only little difference between them since they carry the same GPU as well. Zenfone 4 Selfie is a bit better performing than the Q6 but it’s not that much evident in real-world usage.
Camera-wise, the Zenfone 4 Selfie boasts its front camera since this is the selling point of the smartphone. It has a 20MP + 8MP dual front camera which is good for taking selfie or “wefie” photos. Its camera also has its “Selfie Master” app feature where users can customize different modes when shooting photos. You can check out our review and sample photos/video for the Zenfone 4 Selfie here. As for the Q6, it has a 13MP rear camera with a 5MP wide-angle lens which provides decent photos. You can check out sample photos and video here.
For the battery life performance, it seems that even though both smartphones carry the same 3,000mAh battery, the Zenfone 4 Selfie wins on this department for having a 12 Hours and 30 Minutes battery life. The Q6 falls short with its 9 Hours and 30 minutes battery life.
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Selfie is priced at Php13,995 SRP (available on ASUS concept stores and retailers nationwide) while the LG Q6 is priced at Php12,990 (see price listing here)
Which smartphone would fit you better? A selfie smartphone or a display-centric one? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
