Camera Shoot Out Asus Zenfone 5Q and Vivo V9

Hi Geeks! Look what we have here. Asus Zenfone 5Q and Vivo V9 which are both camera-centric phones. Let's do a camera shoot out shall we?

First off, lets have a brief summary of their specs.

Asus Zenfone 5Q sports 6 inch 18:9 Full HD+ Display with 2.5D Curved Glass. Makes use of Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Octa-Core Processor with Adreno 508 coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal Storage. Runs Android Nougat topped with ASUS own ZenUI. Carries a 3300mAh Battery. As for camera, ASUS equipped it with "True Quad-Camera Setup" with 20MP (f2.2) + 8MP Wide Rear Cameras and 16MP + 8MP Wide Front Cameras.

Meanwhile, Vivo V9 comes with a 6.3 inch 18:9 FHD+ Display on 2.5D Curved GG3. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 Octa-Core Processor with Adreno 506 GPU matched with 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal Storage. Runs on latest Android 8.1 Oreo with FunTouch OS 4.0. Battery is at 3260mAh. Camera 16MP f(2.0) + 5MP Dual Rear Camera Setup and a 24MP Front Camera.

Specs wise seems they similar with ASUS offering more on the plate. However Vivo V9 is ahead in terms of software.

Moving on the Shoot Out. No Edit. SOOC. NO HDR. ALL AUTO.

We Test Daylight Shots

ASUS Zenfone 5Q

Vivo V9

Zenfone 5Q Wide

This was taken in auto mode. Highlights on the Zenfone 5Q is overexposed as seen with the lantern on the street post. Vivo V9 camera algorithm is good in detecting the scene and worked its output with better dynamic range and accurate white balance. Although Zenfone 5Q has a second wide camera which gives it an advantage as you can capture more scene.

Macro
Focus and detail can be seen with Macro Shots. Again this is taken with Auto and is point and shoot.

Zenfone 5Q

Vivo V9

Here however you would appreciate Zenfone 5Q moderation for its shadows that produce better shot for macro as details of feather popped out. Vivo V9 aggressive algorithm seems to work against it for macro as details were missed out for the price of dynamic range. Sometimes, you really need to shadows to see micro details of items. Bright is not always good.

Selfie

Zenfone 5Q

Vivo V9

Haha Kitty. Anyways here is my selfie with this adorable cat. I get brighter and vibrant images with front camera of Vivo V9 than that of Zenfone 5Q. Well Vivo does focuses more on selfies but Zenfone 5Q offers a Wide Angle Selfie Camera which you will appreciate especially for tight situations.

Zenfone 5Q Wide Selfie

Sunset Shot
Low light and colors

Zenfone 5Q

Vivo V9

Vivo V9 dynamic range shows however it lacks color. Zenfone 5Q took better shot of this sunset with its vibrant skies and details on the clouds that matched what I saw as the day ends.

Guess that concludes our shootout. Both is good depending on the scene. Vivo V9 takes brighter shots and have good dynamic range however they should adjust their camera algorithm where it adjust according to scene. Zenfone 5Q is very versatile with good color reproduction, focus and detail plus having wide cameras on the front and back gives you additional lens for capturing more.
Asus Zenfone 5Q is now priced at 12,995 while Vivo V9 is at 14,999. So what you think? Which will you buy?