Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) and Google Pixel 2 XL. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | ZU680KL | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 186.4 mm | 157.9 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has greater height than Google Pixel 2 XL. |
| Width | 93.9 mm | 76.7 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has greater width than Google Pixel 2 XL. |
| Depth | 6.8 mm | 7.9 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) is narrower than ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). |
| Weight | 233 g | 175 g | Google Pixel 2 XL is lighter than ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). |
| Body Colour | Rose gold | Titanium grey | Glacier silver | Just black | Black & white | |
| Body Material | Metal | Aluminium | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Google Pixel 2 XL is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP67 | |
| SAR Value | - | 1.18 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | HDMI - 19 pin micro HDMI Type D USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | P-OLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.8" | 6" | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has larger screen size than Google Pixel 2 XL. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2880 x 1440 pixels | Google Pixel 2 XL has better screen resolution than ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). |
| Display Format | Full HD | QHD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 538 ppi | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 100000:1 | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Bluelight Filter for Eye Care | - | |
| Display Features | Full Lamination, ASUS Tru2Life+ | 3D Arc Glass | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | 2.35 GHz | Google Pixel 2 XL has higher clock speed than ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Google Pixel 2 XL has higher processor core quantity than ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 | Qualcomm ADRENO 540 |
| MEMORY | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | Google Pixel 2 XL has more RAM than ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 64 GB | Google Pixel 2 XL has more internal memory than ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | - |
| CAMERA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 23 Megapixel | 12.2 Megapixel | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has better camera resolution than Google Pixel 2 XL. |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Google Pixel 2 XL has better lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). |
| Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 4 Stop OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Special Effects | Depth of field | - | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, night mode, manual mode, Real time beauty mode, super resolution mode, All Smiles mode, Mini mode | - | |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, GIF animation function, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), ZenMotion, Smart Remove, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), MiniMovie, Time Rewind | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.4 | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has better front lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Focus free | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Slow motion video, night mode, selfie panorama | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | PixelMaster camera | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4600 mAh | 3520 mAh | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 2 XL. |
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| Talk Time | 2040 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 2040 min Continuous browsing (Wi-Fi): up to 14.5 hrs Playback (video): up to 12.5 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium | - |
| CELLULAR | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 8.0.1 Oreo | |
| User Interface | ASUS ZenUI 3.0 | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| Wireless Interface | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | - | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Google Pixel 2 XL has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | Apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD |
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| FEATURES | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, advanced x-axis haptics sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | QuickMemo function, Wi-Fi Miracast, Kids Mode, ASUS TruVivid technology, Power Saving Mode, Hi-Res Audio, ASUS BoostMaster technology, ASUS WebStorage (5GB), Google Drive Storage (100 GB) (free for 2 years), VisualMaster 3.0, DTS Headphone:X, ASUS SonicMaster 3.0 technology | HD Voice, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, Quick Switch function, Wireless Emergency Alerts function, Android Sensor Hub, RGB LED notification light, Adaptive audio amplifier, Three microphones with noise-cancellation, Knock Knock function, Pixel Visual Core | |
| Android Enterprise Recommended | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | SIM card removal tool, USB-C charger, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter, USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP67, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1 m |
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