With superior specs offered at an affordable price, the Lenovo Vibe S1 beats the OnePlus X in the mid-range phone category. The Lenovo smartphone sports a better camera, design, battery, and price than the OnePlus phone.
In a head-to-head specs and features battle, the Lenovo Vibe S1 managed to win over the OnePlus X in terms of style, battery, camera, and price. Both phones by Lenovo and OnePlus are categorized in the mid-range level.
According to a report by India Today, the Lenovo Vibe S1 scores a higher point on design and style than its OnePlus counterpart. The Lenovo Vibe S1 has more curves compared to the boxy and sharper design of the OnePlus X. Both phones are slippery but the Vibe S1's curved edges make the phone easier to hold than the OnePlus X.
Camera-wise, the Lenovo Vibe S1 is slightly better than the OnePlus X. It boasts an 8MP + 2MP dual-camera front set-up that lets users take focused selfies with blurred backgrounds. The Vibe S1 has a 13MP main camera at the rear equipped with autofocus, dual LED flash, and face detection.
Although the Lenovo Vibe S1 has a slightly smaller battery of 2,420 mAh compared to the OnePlus X's 2,525 mAh batter cell, it still lasts longer than its OnePlus rival. The Vibe S1 is reported to have 11 to 13 hours of battery life under extreme usage.
The Lenovo Vibe S1 is cheaper than the OnePlus X. It is priced at Rs. 15,999 while the OnePlus X costs Rs. 16,999. GSMArena reported that the Lenovo Vibe S1 launched in India on November 23. It is available in white and blue color variants.
Aside from the Lenovo Vibe S1, more mid-range smartphones were launched in India recently. These include the Gionee Marathon M5, HTC One A9, HTC Desire 828, Micromax Canvas Pace 4G, and QiKU Q Terra as per BGR.
More smartphones with premium specs and features are being sold in the market at affordable prices. Both the Lenovo Vibe S1 and the OnePlus X offer better value for money with quality components, design, and performance.
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