Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) and Samsung Galaxy S9. 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) | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | ZU680KL | SM-G960W | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 186.4 mm | 147.7 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| Width | 93.9 mm | 68.7 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| Depth | 6.8 mm | 8.5 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) is narrower than ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). |
| Weight | 233 g | 163 g | Samsung Galaxy S9 is lighter than ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). |
| Body Colour | Rose gold | Titanium grey | Glacier silver | Titanium grey | Lilac purple | Midnight black | Coral blue | |
| Body Material | Metal | Metal frame | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S9 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68 | |
| SAR Value | - | 1.08 W/kg (body), 0.63 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | Heart rate sensor | |
| Connector Type | HDMI - 19 pin micro HDMI Type D USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.8" | 5.8" | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S9 has better screen resolution than ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). |
| Display Format | Full HD | QHD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 570 ppi | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 18.5:9 | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S9 has HDR. |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Bluelight Filter for Eye Care | - | |
| Display Features | Full Lamination, ASUS Tru2Life+ | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
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| Processor Number | - | MSM8998 | |
| Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S9 has higher clock speed than ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy S9 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 630 |
| MEMORY | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy S9 has more RAM than ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 64 GB | Samsung Galaxy S9 has more internal memory than ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). |
| User Memory | - | 48.8 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB |
| CAMERA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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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 Megapixel | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.55" | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy S9 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, manual | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 8x | |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | Depth of field | Motion effect, HDR, Stamp, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Stickers | |
| 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 | Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, low-light shots, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Samsung Galaxy S9 has face detection. |
| White Balance | - | Custom, automatic | |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | 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, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 2560 x 1440 (QHD) at 30 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 | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Tracking Focus, Motion photo, Exposure, Shutter speed, geotagging, Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Stamps, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel |
| 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. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/3.6" | |
| Sensor Type (Front) | - | CMOS | |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/1.7 | Samsung Galaxy S9 has better front lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Automatic | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, Grid Line | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Slow motion video, night mode, selfie panorama | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | |
| Camera Features (Front) | PixelMaster camera | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4600 mAh | 3000 mAh | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
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| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S9 can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, PMA | |
| Standby Time | - | 326 hours | |
| Talk Time | 2040 minutes | 1860 minutes | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 2040 min Continuous browsing (Wi-Fi): up to 14.5 hrs Playback (video): up to 12.5 hrs |
Talk (3G): up to 1860 min Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 90 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display On)): up to 51 hrs Playback (video): up to 17 hrs Standby (AOD off): up to 326 hrs Standby (AOD on): up to 82 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium | - |
| CELLULAR | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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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 Oreo | |
| User Interface | ASUS ZenUI 3.0 | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 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 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, 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 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| Wireless Interface | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S9 has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, OPUS, DFF, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVC, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC, MP43, 3G2, WMV8, VP8, VP9, H.265, WMV7 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
| FEATURES | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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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, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | |
| 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 | Multitasking, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Intelligent Scan |
| OTHERS | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB Connector (USB-C), micro-USB connector, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP68 | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |
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