Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra ZU680KL
Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro
Performance
60.370.8
Camera
47.448.0
Display
70.576.5
Battery
51.048.0
Build
63.863.8
Overall
58.062.1
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra ZU680KL features a larger 6.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro has a slightly smaller 6.6-inch PLS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the XCover6 Pro is equipped with a more advanced Snapdragon 778G chipset and offers more RAM options, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- The Zenfone 3 Ultra has a 23 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, whereas the XCover6 Pro offers a dual-camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor but lacks OIS.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Zenfone at 4600 mAh compared to the XCover6 Pro's 4050 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 25W.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs on an older Android 6.1 with ZenUI 3, while the XCover6 Pro operates on Android 12 with One UI 6, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra ZU680KL
Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro
General
Release Date
2016
2022, June 29
Announced
2016
2022, June 29
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
Display
Size
6.8"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~324 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 510
Adreno 642L
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
23 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
23 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera
8 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4600 mAh
4050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4050 mAh, removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 60% in 45 min
25W wired (USA)15W wired (International)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
186.4 x 93.9 x 6.8 mm (7.34 x 3.70 x 0.27 in)
168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm (6.65 x 3.15 x 0.39 in)
Weight
233 g
235 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glacier Silver, Titanium Gray, Metallic Pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/mc/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, charging connector pins
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
OS Version
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

