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Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 32GB) vs Nokia N96

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra vs Nokia N96 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N96 X Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 32GB) 28Points
6.8"
IPS+

1080x1920

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.8"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 32GB)

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Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 32GB)} 28 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 32GB) vs N96} 3 Advantages Nokia N96
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core12 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs264MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR423 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+32GB (24GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC60%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 160GB microSD, microSDHC
+6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)165%
Thinner
vs18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+TFT Super IPS+Advantage
TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+324 PPI127%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+6.8"143%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 23MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot 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
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4600 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs950 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+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 [wifi3]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+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+125 grams (4.38 ounces)86%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere

9 Common items in both devices
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Accelerometer
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS)
+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 32GB)Nokia N96
 
ModelZenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 32GB)Nokia N96
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 3 Ultra 3GB/32GB ZU680KL Dual-Sim, Asus MercuryNokia N96 US, Nokia N96-3 RM-247
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAsusNokia
Release date8/1/20169/4/2008
Depth6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)93.9 x 186.4 millimeters (3.7 x 7.34 in)55 x 103 millimeters (2.17 x 4.06 in)
Weight233 grams (8.16 ounces)125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 32GB)Nokia N96
Display typeTFT Super IPS+TFT LCD
Screen size6.8" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~42.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI143 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 32GB)Nokia N96
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 32GB)Nokia N96
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)32bit: STMicroelectronics Nomadik STn8815A12
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 264MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 32GB)Nokia N96
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4128MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 160GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 32GB)Nokia N96
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)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 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
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-ACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 32GB)Nokia N96
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5520x4140 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 32GB)Nokia N96
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)QVGA (320x240)
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 32GB)Nokia N96
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 32GB)Nokia N96
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 32GB)Nokia N96
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 32GB)Nokia N96
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F
Battery capacity4600 mAh950 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy34 hours (1.4 days)2.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 32GB)Nokia N96
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
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: Black, Silver, Quartz
• Carl Zeiss optics
• N-Gage compatible
• TV DVB-H Class C (470-750MHz)
• Document viewer Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 32GB)Nokia N96
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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