Three of the hundreds of handsets launched in this segment in the last few months have managed to leave their distinct imprint. We are talking about Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Review), Moto G4 Plus (Review) and Lenovo Zook Z1 (Review).
There is no harm in buying any of these three handsets. But which of these is the best? Let’s try to know this.
(Specification: Moto G4 Plus vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Lenovo Zook Z 1)
design
Design is a matter of personal choice. But we found the best Moto G4 Plus after using all three smartphones. It is the thinnest and lightened in all three handsets. It is also easy to grip it due to rubber backcover. Motorola has also not compromised on build quality. There is a metal frame to strengthen. The rest of the two are also good in appearance and theirbuild is also metallic. But they fall behind in compared to Moto handset.
Winner – Moto G4 Plus
Display
The quality of the display is the most important because it is only through it that you are able to communicate with your phone. All three phones have a 5.5-inch full-HD display on which scratch protection is present. These sharp are able to give visual output. However, Xiaomi’s sunlight display hardware feature makes it better than the rest. The brightness level of Z1 is very good. Moto G4 Plus manages to finish second despite having a TFT display.
Winner- Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Software
All three smartphones are excellent in the software department. With Xiaomi and Lenovo Zook handsets you will find a different variety in Android. If you want an experience like pure nexus, then the Moto G4 Plus is for you. It comes with the latest Android and there are also some important apps. In this, the user has to decide which app they want to download.
On the other hand, if you are a user who likes to customize everything, then you should choose Zook Z1 that runs on the Cyanogen OS. Xiaomi MIUI 7 has several customization options, but it is not as detailed as cyanogen. However, it has a unique feature that is not in another phone. You will be able to lock any app in it with a fingerprint sensor so that no other person is able to use your app.
Winner – dependent on your choice
Performance
In terms of data, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 leads. Its Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 hexa-core chipset is much better than the Snapdragon 801 of Z1 and Moto G4 Plus mid-range Snapdragon 617. All three handsets are 3 GB RAM (Redmi Note 3 and G4 Plus you will also get 2 GB RAM option). The lack of microSD card slot in Z1 has been removed by giving 64 GB storage. The Redmi Note 3 has a hybrid SIM slot and it is possible to use 32 GB SD card. It is possible to use up to 128 GB cards in the SD card slot given in Moto G.
All three phones easily handle apps and games. However, we found that the phone of Moto gets heated faster than the rest. In view of the interface, apps, fingerprint sensors and connectivity features, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is the winner of this segment. The second place is Zook Z1.
Winner – Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
battery life
All three smartphones have a big battery which will last for a day in common use. However, the Zook Z1 battery lasted one hour more than the battery of the remaining two phones in our video loop test. One thing to note is that the Z1 does not have a fast charging feature but it comes with a high -capacity charger to charge rapidly. But you will not be able to charge its battery faster than the Redmi Note 3 or Moto G4 Plus.
Winner-Lenovo Zook Z1
Camera
The camera has become the most important part of any smartphone today. Once again, Zook Z1 is better than the rest in this department. You will be able to focus rapidly in this phone. During the review, we were able to take good pictures of landscap and macros from it. This is the first smartphone equipped with optical image stabilization features in this price range. Its performance is also fantastic in low light. Moto G4 Plus and Redmi Note 3 lag behind in this department. Its camera app is also better than both other phones.
Winner – Lenovo Zook Z 1
Our decision
As we said earlier, these three phones are excellent according to their own. In such a situation, you choose the phone that meets your needs. If we look at the score, then there is a tie between Zook Z1 and Redmi Note 3. If you are looking for the best camera and great battery life, then Lenovo Zook Z1 is the best. It also gives good performance in other departments. The Redmi Note 3 handset displays beaten both of them in terms of display and performance. Keep in mind that this phone is also cheaper than the rest.
However, do not ignore the Moto G4 Plus, because there is more likely that you too can buy Moto handsets. Because Redmi Note 3 and Zook Z1 are available through flash cell models. If luck is with you then good thing, otherwise you have the option of Moto G4 Plus.
