Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XA and ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). 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 | Sony XPERIA XA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | F3111 | ZU680KL | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 143.6 mm | 186.4 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has greater height than Sony XPERIA XA. |
| Width | 66.8 mm | 93.9 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has greater width than Sony XPERIA XA. |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 6.8 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) is narrower than Sony XPERIA XA. |
| Weight | 137 g | 233 g | Sony XPERIA XA is lighter than Sony XPERIA XA. |
| Body Colour | Lime gold | Rose gold | White | Graphite black | Rose gold | Titanium grey | Glacier silver | |
| Body Material | - | Metal | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.471 W/kg (body), 0.473 W/kg (head) | - | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
HDMI - 19 pin micro HDMI Type D USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | TFT | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6.8" | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XA. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA XA. |
| Display Format | HD | Full HD | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Super Vivid mode | Bluelight Filter for Eye Care | |
| Display Features | Curve edge | Full Lamination, ASUS Tru2Life+ | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Scratch-resistant glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA XA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | |
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| Processor Number | MT6755 | - | |
| Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 1.8 GHz | Sony XPERIA XA has higher clock speed than ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Quad-core | Sony XPERIA XA 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) | Mali T860 MP2 | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 |
| MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has more RAM than Sony XPERIA XA. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA XA. |
| User Memory | 11 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB |
| CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 23 Megapixel | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XA. |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX258 sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/2.0 | |
| Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | 4 Stop OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 100 mm | - | |
| Digital Zoom | 5x | - | |
| Special Effects | - | Depth of field | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Sweep Panorama, low-light shots | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, night mode, manual mode, Real time beauty mode, super resolution mode, All Smiles mode, Mini mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA XA has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Sound Photo, Hybrid Auto focus, auto scene recognition | Sapphire crystal lens cover, GIF animation function, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), ZenMotion, Smart Remove, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), MiniMovie, Time Rewind |
| 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 Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS IMX219 sensor | - | |
| Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.0 | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | 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) | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | PixelMaster camera |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2300 mAh | 4600 mAh | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XA. |
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| Standby Time | 603 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 678 minutes | 2040 minutes | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA XA. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 678 min Standby (GSM): up to 560 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 607 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 603 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 572 hrs Playback (Music): up to 55.3 hrs Playback (video): up to 7.35 hrs |
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 | Sony XPERIA XA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | 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 6.0 (Marshmallow) | |
| User Interface | - | ASUS ZenUI 3.0 | |
| Navigation | A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | - | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | - | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, AVRCP, SAP, AVCTP, AVDTP, BNEP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | A2DP | |
| NFC | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XA has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC | - | |
| Messaging Services | Google+ Hangouts, SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Sony XPERIA XA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, ASF, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, AMR, MP3, FLAC, LPCM, MIDI, OTA, MP4 | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | AVI, MPEG-4, DivX, H.263, VP8, VP9, 3GP2 | - | |
| Sound Enhancements | 3D surround sound (VPT) | - |
| FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, 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, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, sharing media via DLNA, xLOUD technology, Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, Clear Phase technology, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Alarm Clock, handwriting recognition | 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 |
| OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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