Comparing the Moto E and the Asus Zen Phone 4: A Detailed Review

Hi there, and welcome to this video comparing two entry-level budget-oriented Android phones, the Moto E and the Asus Zen Phone 4. I'm Ranjit, and in this video, we'll be putting these devices head-to-head to see which one comes out on top.

When it comes to build quality, both devices have good overall performance. However, the Moto E just feels a bit better than the Zen Phone 4. The weight of the device is also slightly different, with the Moto E being heavier than its counterpart. While this may not be a major concern for everyone, it's worth noting nonetheless.

Moving on to the power buttons, I must say that I'm not a fan of the design on the Moto E. The buttons feel mushy and lack the clicky feel that I've come to expect from my previous devices. On the other hand, the Zen Phone 4 has buttons that are a joy to press. They're located at the bottom of the device, and they provide a comfortable tactile experience.

One area where the Moto E truly shines is in its display. The device boasts a slightly larger screen size at 4.3 inches, which provides more real estate for watching videos, browsing the web, and gaming. Additionally, the screen resolution on the Moto E is higher than that of the Zen Phone 4, making it a great choice for those who want a crisp and clear visual experience.

In terms of viewing angles, I feel that Motorola has done a better job with the Moto E. The device's display remains vibrant even when viewed from the side or at an angle, whereas the Zen Phone 4's screen suffers slightly in these areas. However, it's worth noting that the Zen Phone 4's screen is still decent for its price point.

Another feature that sets the Moto E apart from the Zen Phone 4 is the presence of an auto-brightness sensor. This nifty feature automatically adjusts the display's brightness based on the ambient light in the environment, making it easier to read and watch videos outdoors. Unfortunately, the Zen Phone 4 does not have this feature.

Speaking of outdoor use, one thing that I dislike about the Zen Phone 4 is its reflective screen. The device's display can make it difficult to see what you're doing when viewed from the side or in bright sunlight. This may not be a major concern for everyone, but it's definitely something to consider if you plan on using your phone outdoors often.

Moving on to the speakers, I'm happy to report that the Moto E has a front-firing speaker system. While it's no substitute for earbuds or a good pair of headphones, the speaker is loud and clear, making it perfect for watching videos or listening to music on the go.

In terms of cameras, the Zen Phone 4 takes the lead with its 5-megapixel sensor and autofocus capabilities. The device can record full HD video, which is a nice feature for those who want to capture life's special moments. However, the Moto E has a VGA camera as well, which may not be ideal for capturing high-quality photos or videos.

Unfortunately, both devices lack an LED flash, which can make it difficult to take good photos in low-light conditions. I would have liked to see this feature included in either device, but unfortunately, it's not present.

Now, let's talk about the user interface. The Moto E runs on a near-stock Android experience, which means that you'll get all the features and functionality of Android without too much bloatware or unnecessary apps. I've had no major issues with the UI thus far, although there is a minor hiccup when multitasking.

On the other hand, the Zen Phone 4 runs on a custom skin developed by Asus called Zen UI. This interface is designed to provide more customization options and a smoother user experience. I was pleasantly surprised by how fluid the UI is, with no lag or stuttering even when using multiple apps at once. However, it's worth noting that some users may find the UI overwhelming due to its sheer number of customization options.

Gaming is another area where the Zen Phone 4 shines. The device has a much higher internal storage capacity than the Moto E, which means you can store more games and apps on your device without having to worry about running out of space. When I played Asphalt 8 on the Moto E, I had to adjust the graphics settings to medium in order to run it smoothly. However, when I did the same game on the Zen Phone 4, I was able to play it at high settings without any lag.

Finally, let's talk about battery life. The Moto E has a massive 1980 mAh battery, which provides all-day battery life even with heavy usage. While this is certainly impressive, it's worth noting that the battery is not user-replaceable. This may be a concern for some users who want to be able to replace their own batteries or upgrade their device more easily.

In terms of call quality, both devices perform well. I did experience slightly better reception with the Zen Phone 4 when compared to the Moto E, although this difference was not significant enough to notice.

In conclusion, if you're an average user who doesn't play heavy games, the Moto E is a great choice due to its excellent screen quality and battery life. However, if gaming is a high priority for you, then the Asus Zen Phone 4 is definitely worth considering. Its higher internal storage capacity, custom UI, and smoother performance make it a top-notch device for gamers.

Ultimately, the choice between these two devices will depend on your individual needs and preferences. Both devices have their strengths and weaknesses, but with careful consideration, you can choose the best device for you.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhi there this is Ranjit and in this video we will be comparing the Moto E and the Asus Zen phone 4 both of which are entry-level budget oriented Android phones with good overall performance if you talk about the build quality both have good build quality but the Moto E just feels a bit better the Moto E is also slightly heavier than the Zen phone 4 on the other hand I don't like the power buttons on the Moto E it's a bit mushy whereas the buttons on the Zen phone have a good clicky feel to them moving towards the screen the Moto E has a slightly larger screen at 4.3 in with a slightly higher screen resolution compared to the Zen phone 4 the Zen phone 4 has a 4in screen also in terms of viewing angles I feel Motorola did a better job with the Moto E the Zen phone 4 screen is decent for the price but viewing angles are not as good as Moto E also the Zen phone 4 lacks the auto brightness sensor another thing that I don't like on the Zen phone 4 is the screen is very reflective like a mirror if we talk about the speakers the Moto E has a front firing speaker which is definitely louder compared to the rare speaker found on the Zen phone 4 now moving towards the camera on paper the Zen phone 4 looks better as it has a 5 megap camera with autofocus which can record videos up to 1080p that's full HD the Zen phone 4 also has a front-facing VGA camera but there is no front-facing camera on the Moto E nor it can record videos in HD but both these devices lack LED flash in outdoor conditions I would say the pictures that I got with the Moto E were better the Zen phone 4 was sharp but it just tends to oversaturate the colors which makes the pictures look very unnatural and the colors are just way off I had the same issue with the video that I shot with the Zen phone 4 uh but in artificial light and low lighting the Zen phone 4 did slightly better than the Moto E but overall I would say the camera on both these devices were nothing great to talk about they are just below average cameras coming to the user interface the Moto E runs almost a stock UI and it runs it pretty well there is a minor hiccup at times when you are doing a lot of multitasking but overall Moto E handles it well on the other hand the Zen phone 4 runs a custom skin by Asus known as Zen UI which does offer a lot of customization and I was very surprised how fluid the experience was with the Zen phone 4 there was no lagginess when using the phone and it performed very well in the UI if we talk about gaming here I would say the zenphone 4 was better than the Moto E it's not like the Moto E cannot run many Android games but the internal storage is very limited on Moto E so you cannot install many heavy games also when I ran asphal 8 on Moto E I had to keep the graphics settings at medium level but on Asus Zen phone 4 I had no issues I could run Asphalt 8 and and even Modern Combat 4 at high settings without any lag also the Zen phone 4 has higher internal storage so you can store a lot more games on the Zen phone 4 so for gaming I feel the Zen phone 4 was a little bit better moving to the battery life I feel here the Moto E performed better as it has a 1980 mAh battery compared to the Zen phone 4 which has a 1600 mAh battery it's not like the uh Zen phone 4 battery life is bad but when compared to Moto E Moto E definitely had a better battery life but do note that Moto E does not have a user replaceable battery in terms of cellular call Quality both are good I did not notice any muddiness or reception issues when I made calls but I felt if I would have to compare the Zen phone 4 was slightly surprisingly better in call Quality to conclude I would say if you are an average user that does not play Heavy games then I feel the Moto E is a better device due to its better screen quality and battery life but if gaming is a high priority for you then the Asus Zen phone 4 would be better I hope this video helps you in deciding which device is better for you both these devices are sold in India via flip cart and if you do plan to purchase them do use my link that is in the show notes it does help the channel thank you this is Ranjit and I hope to see you in my next videohi there this is Ranjit and in this video we will be comparing the Moto E and the Asus Zen phone 4 both of which are entry-level budget oriented Android phones with good overall performance if you talk about the build quality both have good build quality but the Moto E just feels a bit better the Moto E is also slightly heavier than the Zen phone 4 on the other hand I don't like the power buttons on the Moto E it's a bit mushy whereas the buttons on the Zen phone have a good clicky feel to them moving towards the screen the Moto E has a slightly larger screen at 4.3 in with a slightly higher screen resolution compared to the Zen phone 4 the Zen phone 4 has a 4in screen also in terms of viewing angles I feel Motorola did a better job with the Moto E the Zen phone 4 screen is decent for the price but viewing angles are not as good as Moto E also the Zen phone 4 lacks the auto brightness sensor another thing that I don't like on the Zen phone 4 is the screen is very reflective like a mirror if we talk about the speakers the Moto E has a front firing speaker which is definitely louder compared to the rare speaker found on the Zen phone 4 now moving towards the camera on paper the Zen phone 4 looks better as it has a 5 megap camera with autofocus which can record videos up to 1080p that's full HD the Zen phone 4 also has a front-facing VGA camera but there is no front-facing camera on the Moto E nor it can record videos in HD but both these devices lack LED flash in outdoor conditions I would say the pictures that I got with the Moto E were better the Zen phone 4 was sharp but it just tends to oversaturate the colors which makes the pictures look very unnatural and the colors are just way off I had the same issue with the video that I shot with the Zen phone 4 uh but in artificial light and low lighting the Zen phone 4 did slightly better than the Moto E but overall I would say the camera on both these devices were nothing great to talk about they are just below average cameras coming to the user interface the Moto E runs almost a stock UI and it runs it pretty well there is a minor hiccup at times when you are doing a lot of multitasking but overall Moto E handles it well on the other hand the Zen phone 4 runs a custom skin by Asus known as Zen UI which does offer a lot of customization and I was very surprised how fluid the experience was with the Zen phone 4 there was no lagginess when using the phone and it performed very well in the UI if we talk about gaming here I would say the zenphone 4 was better than the Moto E it's not like the Moto E cannot run many Android games but the internal storage is very limited on Moto E so you cannot install many heavy games also when I ran asphal 8 on Moto E I had to keep the graphics settings at medium level but on Asus Zen phone 4 I had no issues I could run Asphalt 8 and and even Modern Combat 4 at high settings without any lag also the Zen phone 4 has higher internal storage so you can store a lot more games on the Zen phone 4 so for gaming I feel the Zen phone 4 was a little bit better moving to the battery life I feel here the Moto E performed better as it has a 1980 mAh battery compared to the Zen phone 4 which has a 1600 mAh battery it's not like the uh Zen phone 4 battery life is bad but when compared to Moto E Moto E definitely had a better battery life but do note that Moto E does not have a user replaceable battery in terms of cellular call Quality both are good I did not notice any muddiness or reception issues when I made calls but I felt if I would have to compare the Zen phone 4 was slightly surprisingly better in call Quality to conclude I would say if you are an average user that does not play Heavy games then I feel the Moto E is a better device due to its better screen quality and battery life but if gaming is a high priority for you then the Asus Zen phone 4 would be better I hope this video helps you in deciding which device is better for you both these devices are sold in India via flip cart and if you do plan to purchase them do use my link that is in the show notes it does help the channel thank you this is Ranjit and I hope to see you in my next video\n"