Since Google announced the Android Oreo (Go Edition) last year, many companies are now working towards smartphones that are lighter on performance as well as on your pocket. Asus ZenFone Live L1 is another Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphone that was initially announced back in May this year. The smartphone has now launched in the Philippines giving hope to the Indian market for a sooner launch.
Specifications
As far as the specifications are concerned, the Asus ZenFone Live L1 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor. The smartphone features a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1440x720 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The device comes in with either 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage or 2GB of RAM and 16GB storage. The smartphone runs on Android Oreo (Go Edition). Under the hood, there is a 3,000mAh battery powering up everything.
On the optics front, the Asus ZenFone Live L1 sports a 13-megapixel camera at the back. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie shooter.
Alternatives
In case you just cannot wait for the Asus ZenFone Live L1 to arrive in India, here are some alternatives you can check out.
Nokia 1
One of the most popular smartphones to come with Android Go is the Nokia 1. The Nokia 1 sports a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480x854 pixels. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek MT6737M chipset. The Nokia 1 is priced at Rs. 5,199 which is lower than the Asus ZenFone Live L1's speculated price.
10.or D
10.or D is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 coupled with 2GB or 3GB of RAM. The smartphone features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. The dual-SIM handset runs on full-fledged stock Android 8.1 Oreo. It is currently being sold at a starting price of Rs. 4,999.
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Xiaomi Redmi 5A is one of the most popular options when it comes to the ultra-budget segment smartphones. The phone features a 5-inch HD IPS LCD display and comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor. The device packs up to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage. The starting price of the smartphone is Rs. 5,999.
