Canadians do (not) get to enjoy an inflated price for products in comparison to the US market. This is life for Canadians but the exchange rates have meant even more of a divide in terms of prices.
So for our Canadian visitors, let’s look at the Zenfone 3 Deluxe vs. Google Pixel XL price comparison. This is relevant now because Canadian retailers will be shipping the Zenfone 3 Deluxe very soon and pre orders have begun at some retailers.
We see Canadian pre orders for the Zenfone 3 Deluxe available at NCIX and Amazon.ca right now. US pre order details are here.
We’ve done a vs. article for the Zenfone 3 Deluxe versus the Google Pixel XL. Barring reading that article, here are the main differences spec wise between the two phones.
[Note: If you’re from the US, price for the Google Pixel XL is USD 769 and the Zenfone 3 Deluxe is USD 499. A difference of USD 270.]
Summary: So consider the $350 additional costs for the Pixel XL and whether it’s worth buying a phone with less storage and less RAM but a slightly faster processor. Is the pure Android OS experience and better camera worth an extra $350?
I’m just wondering if not having expandable storage and being tied to wifi would limit the use and enjoyment of the device. You can’t view your photos and videos if you’re outside a wifi zone. More than that, it’s a lot harder to put your movies or TV shows on the phone to watch while in transit or traveling.
You will have to pay another $130 to get the 128GB Pixel XL but to increase the Zenfone 3 Deluxe to 128GB, you would need to buy a 64GB microSD card which costs around $40 to $60.
If you care about price, then you need to look at the pros and cons for each device and decide what sacrifices you’re willing to make. You need to decide how much the features are worth to you.
The reality is the price difference is very substantial. Perhaps you can find a compelling reason to spend $350 to $480 for the Pixel XL, but it’s safe to say the Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe offers the best overall value.
If you’re intersted in buying the Zenfone 3 Deluxe in Canada, pre orders are available at NCIX and Amazon.ca right now. If you are from the US, check our article here.