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Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB) vs Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra vs Samsung Gear 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Gear 2 X Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB) 32Points
6.8"
IPS+

1080x1920

23
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra X
1.63"
AMOLED

320x320

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)

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 64GB)} 32 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB) vs Gear 2 (SM-R380)} 5 Advantages Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+64GB (55GB available)27 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)47%
Thinner
vs10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels19 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x320 pixels
+324 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs278 PPI
+6.8"3 times
Larger screen
vs1.63"
+(back) 23MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1500 apps
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE-A) 300 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4600 mAh14 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
233 grams (8.16 ounces)vs+68 grams (2.38 ounces)2 times
Lighter
TFT Super IPS+vs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

8 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)
 
ModelZenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)Gear 2 (SM-R380)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 3 Ultra 4GB/64GB ZU680KL Dual-Sim, Asus MercurySamsung Gear 2 R380, Samsung SM-R380 Gear 2
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAsusSamsung
Release date8/1/20164/1/2014
Depth6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)93.9 x 186.4 millimeters (3.7 x 7.34 in)36.9 x 58.4 millimeters (1.45 x 2.3 in)
Weight233 grams (8.16 ounces)68 grams (2.38 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)
Display typeTFT Super IPS+Super AMOLED
Screen size6.8" inches1.63" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~39.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI278 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowTizen 2.2.1
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 2 Dual 3250 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600MhzARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (55GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
China version:
CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Not supported
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)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution5520x4140 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fpsHD (1280x720)
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
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 64GB)Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorNot supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®Not supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4600 mAh300 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy34 hours (1.4 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registered72 hours (3 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaNot supported
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: Charcoal Black, Gold Brown, Orange
• WatchON Remote
• S-Voice
• Watch compatible with Android 4.3 or higher
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.122W/kg (head), 0.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.09W/kg (head), 0.02W/kg (body)
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