Lenovo and OnePlus both bring their A-game on this comparison review. As Lenovo Vibe Shot (priced at around Php 17,999) takes on OnePlus 2 (priced at around Php 20,599). Who’ll fit your taste? Read further to check the outcome.
Design and build
One easy thing you’ll notice, while looking at both devices, is that the OnePlus 2 is considerably larger than the Lenovo Vibe Shot, with the OnePlus 2 measuring up at 9.9mm thickness-level and a 73.3% STB ratio, in comparison to the Lenovo Vibe Shot’s smaller measurements of 7.3mm thickness-level and a 69.3% STB ratio. OnePlus 2 also sports a bigger screen, with its 5.5-inch 1080p FHD LTFPS display, in contrast to the 5.0-inch 1080p FHD IPS LCD screen of the Lenovo Vibe Shot.
For back cover, both devices are unique at their own respected ways, with the OnePlus 2’s impressive sandstone-themed back cover and Vibe Shot’s cool all-glass back cover design, while both devices possesses metal framing, which looks highly sophisticated and unique on both devices. This simply proves that the phones are not only focused on performance, but rather, also take style into consideration, when they planned on these devices.
The winner: tie for uniqueness in exterior, frame and screen features.
Display
As mentioned before, OnePlus 2 sports a 5.5-inch FHD display, which is protected by Cornings Gorilla Glass 4, while the Vibe Shot sports a 5.0-inch FHD LCD display, which is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3. Vibe Shot is seen to deliver a much more brighter display quality than the OnePlus 2.
Display colors are also considerably more livelier than of the OnePlus 2. However, both devices deliver an excellent and reliable daylight/natural light display quality, which primarily because of the full high-definition capabilities of both devices. Thus, Vibe Shot was able to showcase excellent display features that truly surpassed the OnePlus 2.
The winner: VibeShot for its more excellent display quality traits
Camera
Both devices correspondingly able to shoot bright and sharp images, although, Vibe Shot is seen to deliver a more wider dynamic range than the OnePlus 2, in correspond to this, however, OnePlus 2 was able to bring out more color accurate still image outputs, than the Vibe Shot, which helps in detail-preservation of the images.
One thing to take note of though is that OnePlus 2 shows its advantage in delivering a more detailed and quality-wise images on its selfie-cam, which has surpassed the Vibe Shot’s selfie cam capability. However, overall, Vibe Shot was able to win the still image fight, with its high-end still images.
The winner: Vibe Shot for still images
Both devices, deliver a crisp and sharp video outputs, although, OnePlus 2 is shown to have good color blending, while Vibe Shot delivers a warmer tone on its outputs. Both devices were able to create good outputs in video, thus, they are tied in terms of video performance.
The winner: tie for delivering excellent video quality and performance
Performance and benchmarks
Both devices are equipped with up-to-date OS technology, which will help them both in delivering high-caliber and concrete system performances. The OnePlus has an Android 5.1 Lollipop in its arsenal, while the Vibe Shot has an Android 5.0 Lollipop. The OnePlus also packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, while the Vibe Shot sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octacore. In terms of RAM capacity, the OnePlus 2 showed a bit of advantage, as it provides an option to go for a 3GB RAM capacity or a 4GB RAM capacity, in contrast to the Vibe Shot’s 3GB RAM capacity.
For boot-up speed, the Vibe Shot was able to deliver a quick and efficient boot up loading time, with the latter able to have a boot up time of 47 secs, with the OnePlus 2 only able to deliver a 52 secs boot-up time. This shows a bit of Vibe Shot’s system capability and how it can carry out great performances.
On the benchmark tests conducted on both devices, it was obvious that, OnePlus 2 was superior to the Vibe Shot, in performing, Since it defeated the latter, in two out of two benchmark tests conducted. This confirms that OnePlus 2 system-wise has surpassed the Vibe Shot.
AnTuTu ratings
- Lenovo Vibe Shot- 37694
- OnePlus 2- 50289
Geekbench 3 ratings
- Lenovo Vibe Shot- SCS: 712, MCS: 2587
- OnePlus 2- SCS: 1167, MCS: 4402
For the application speed tests conducted on both devices, The OnePlus 2 showcased again, its performance superiority, over the Vibe Shot, with the latter, losing by a fraction of a second, in loading time against the OnePlus 2.
Speaker
The audio volume is quite identical in both respective mono speakers, although, one thing to easily notice, when listening to the tunes on both devices, is that OnePlus deliver a more cleaner and more balanced audio output than its opponent, the Vibe Shot. This slight differences, gave OnePlus 2 the edge in the battle for best mono speaker.
The winner: OnePlus 2 for its cleaner and more balanced audio output
Price and conclusion
It seems that both phones are quite effective in their own respective strong points, but at the end, OnePlus 2 was able to showcase a more effective system, in comparison to the Vibe Show, though, the Vibe Shot, did excel in camera performance, which was the main objective of Vibe Shot.
Both the Lenovo Vibe Shot and OnePlus 2 are available on grey markets and online stores in the Philippines, with prices at P17,599, for the Lenovo Vibe Shot and P20,599, for the OnePlus 2. Feel free to leave your comments and suggestions, in regards to this comparison review.
And also, check out the video version of this comparison review.
Table of Contents Lenovo Vibe Shot Z90-7 specs, PH Price |
OnePlus 2 specs, PH Price |
5-inch IPS 1080p FHD IPS LCD, 441ppi (720HD Z90-3) | 5.5-inch 1080p, FHD LTPS, 401ppi |
7.3mm thick, 145g weight | 9.9mm thickness, 175g weight |
Gorilla Glass 3 | Cornings Gorilla Glass 4 |
Snapdragon 615 octa chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 |
3GB RAM | 3GB of RAM (for the 16GB variant), 4GB of RAM (for the 64GB variant) |
32GB internal, microSD max 128GB | 16GB and 64GB internal storage, no microSD card |
16MP camera, HDR, Optical Image Stabilization, Tricolor LED flash, 1080p video, AF focus assists | 13MP rear shooter, 4128 x 3096 pixel, 2160p video, OIS, laser autofocus, dual-LED flash |
8MP selfie, 1080p video | 5MP selfie shooter , 1080p video |
Dual 4G LTE, WiFi a, Bt 4.1, GPS, FM Radio | Dual 4G LTE, WiFi ac, BT 4.1, GPS |
Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
3000mAh | 3300mAh battery |
Crimson Red, White, Grey | Sandstone Black |
Php 17,999 price on Lenovo PH store as of September 16 | Php 20,599 price on Lazada as of September 16 |
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