Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB) vs Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra vs Bq Aquaris X2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/21/2018 11:05 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:17 AM

Compare Bq Aquaris X2 X Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
IPS+

1080x1920

23
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.65"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)

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!

8 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)	vs	10 Advantages Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+64GB (55GB available)168% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (20.5GB available)
+6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)21% Thinner	vs	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+6.8"20% Larger screen	vs	5.65"
+(back) 23MP34% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2.6" inches8% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+4600 mAh48% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 mAh
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
233 grams (8.16 ounces)	vs	+163 grams (5.71 ounces)43% Lighter
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
324 PPI	vs	+427 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

32 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT Super IPS+ / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) 8MP

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)	Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra 4GB/64GB ZU680KL Dual-Sim, Asus Mercury	BQ Aquaris X2 3GB RAM + 32GB
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Spain, (Europe)
Brand	Asus	Bq
Release date	8/1/2016	6/1/2018
Depth	6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	93.9 x 186.4 millimeters (3.7 x 7.34 in)	72.3 x 150.7 millimeters (2.85 x 5.93 in)
Weight	233 grams (8.16 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.8" inches	5.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	427 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (55GB available)	32GB (20.5GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
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)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,20)
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+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth 1/5"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	5520x4140 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.29µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4600 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	34 hours (1.4 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
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: Carbon black, White sand gold • Android One • USB OTG On-The-Go • 2.5D curved glass screen • Aluminum frame • Plastic back • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 64GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.495W/kg (head), 1.451W/kg (body)