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Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) vs Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Mate 8 X Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) 11Points
6.8"
IPS+

1080x1920

23
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)} 11 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) vs Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)} 7 Advantages Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (118GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)16%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+6.8"13%
Larger screen
vs6"
+(back) 23MP44%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/2.6" inches8%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.8" inches
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+4600 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core34%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
233 grams (8.16 ounces)vs+185 grams (6.48 ounces)26%
Lighter
324 PPIvs+367 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

29 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT Super IPS+ / TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
ModelZenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 3 Ultra 4GB/128GB ZU680KL DualSim, Asus MercuryHuawei Ascend Mate8, Huawei Mate 8 电信定制 3GB RAM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandAsusHuawei
Release date8/1/201612/1/2015
Depth6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)93.9 x 186.4 millimeters (3.7 x 7.34 in)80.6 x 157.1 millimeters (3.17 x 6.19 in)
Weight233 grams (8.16 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Display typeTFT Super IPS+TFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.8" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600MhzARM Mali-T880 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (118GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
China version:
CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkLTE 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)
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution5520x4140 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®Not supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4600 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy34 hours (1.4 days)24 hours (1 day)
Standbyfeature not registered528 hours (22 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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: Gold, Silver, Gray, Brown
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Emotion 4.0 UI
• Metallic body
• Sony sensor camera
• Fingerprint sensor
• Fast battery charging: 37% in 30min
• nanoSim2 or microSD (shared slot)

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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