Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 128GB) vs Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5Z vs Google Pixel 3 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x2246
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.3"
POLED
POLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3430
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
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9 Advantages 
14 Advantages | 32 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (111GB available) / 128GB (114GB available) |
| UFS 2.1 |
| 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| Dual-LED flash |
| +25 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 128GB) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| Model | Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 128GB) | Pixel 3 XL (128GB) |
| Other model names | Asus Zenfone 5z 6GB RAM (ZS621KL), ASUS_Z01RD | Google Pixel XL3 G013C, Google Crosshatch |
| Country or region available |  India |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Asus | |
| Release date | 6/1/2018 | 10/18/2018, Announced: 10/9/2018 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in) | 76.7 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in) |
| Weight | 165 grams (5.78 ounces) | 184 grams (6.44 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 128GB) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | P-OLED |
| Screen size | 6.2" inches | 6.3" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9) | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 522 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 550nits[typ] | HDR8 Always-On Display 100% DCI-P3 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 128GB) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 12 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 128GB) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.5GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 258244 (v7), 341814 (v8) Geekbench: 8088 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 128GB) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 128GB) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| 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) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 800/100 Mbps | 1024/75 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, EDGE, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, TD-LTE |
| 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 5Z (ZS621KL 128GB) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.012mm1/4"1.12µmFF | 12.2 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm lens | 28mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical 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 | 1080p@120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 128GB) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | (dual front camera) 8 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.219mm |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm lens | 28mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 128GB) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
| Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 128GB) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 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 | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 128GB) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 128GB) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 3430 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Qi wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 25 hours (1 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 128GB) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| 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: Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver • 2.5D curved glass screen • 95% DCI-P3 coverage • Supports glove touch • ASUS ZenUI 5.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS sound (only headphones) | • Colors: Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 128GB) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.04W/kg (head), 0.37W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.2W/kg (head), 1.477W/kg (body) | feature not registered |