Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) vs Alcatel Idol X (6040)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra vs Alcatel Idol X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.8"
IPS+
IPS+
1080x1920
23
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
13.1
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
TFT Super IPS+ / TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
1080x1920 pixels |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | Alcatel Idol X (6040) | |
Model | Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | Idol X (6040) |
Other model names | Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra 4GB/128GB ZU680KL DualSim, Asus Mercury | Alcatel One Touch Idol X Single-sim, OT-6040A |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | feature not registered |
Brand | Asus | Alcatel |
Release date | 8/1/2016 | 6/18/2013 |
Depth | 6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches) | 6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 93.9 x 186.4 millimeters (3.7 x 7.34 in) | 67.5 x 140.4 millimeters (2.66 x 5.53 in) |
Weight | 233 grams (8.16 ounces) | 130 grams (4.55 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | Alcatel Idol X (6040) | |
Display type | TFT Super IPS+ | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.8" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 324 PPI | 441 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Dragontrail Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | Alcatel Idol X (6040) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | Alcatel Idol X (6040) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm) | 32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz | PowerVR SGX544 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | Alcatel Idol X (6040) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 2GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 128GB (118GB available) | 8GB (5.49GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | Alcatel Idol X (6040) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 42/11 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 6040: 900/2100 - 6040A: 850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 Global version: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41) China version: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | Alcatel Idol X (6040) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 23 megapixels | 13.1 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5520x4140 pixels | 4208x3120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | Alcatel Idol X (6040) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | Alcatel Idol X (6040) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | Alcatel Idol X (6040) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Supported | feature not registered |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | Alcatel Idol X (6040) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | Alcatel Idol X (6040) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4600 mAh | 2000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 34 hours (1.4 days) | 7 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 340 hours (14.2 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | Alcatel Idol X (6040) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Titanium Gray, Glacier Silver, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Asus ZenUI 3.0 • Sony IMX318 sensor camera • DTS headphone • Hi-Res audio 192kHz/24bit • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast charging battery: 60% in 45min • Miracast | • Colors: Blue, Black, Red, Yellow • HD Voice • WiFi display • EAP SIM • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | Alcatel Idol X (6040) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.264W/kg (head), 0.584W/kg (body) |