Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) and ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A9000 | ZU680KL | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 161.7 mm | 186.4 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Width | 80.9 mm | 93.9 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Depth | 7.4 mm | 6.8 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Weight | 200 g | 233 g | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Body Colour | Gold | Pink | Pearl white | Rose gold | Titanium grey | Glacier silver | |
| Body Material | Metal, Gorilla glass | Metal | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.33 W/kg (body) | - | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
HDMI - 19 pin micro HDMI Type D USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | Full HD Super AMOLED | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6" | 6.8" | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
| Display Format | Full HD | Full HD | |
| Pixel Density | 367 ppi | - | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Bluelight Filter for Eye Care | |
| Display Features | - | Full Lamination, ASUS Tru2Life+ | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz | Both phones have the same clock speed. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Quad-core | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has higher processor core quantity than ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL). |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 32 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 23 Megapixel | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 4 Stop OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 28 mm | - | |
| Special Effects | - | Depth of field | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, night mode, manual mode, Real time beauty mode, super resolution mode, All Smiles mode, Mini mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | Sapphire crystal lens cover, GIF animation function, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), ZenMotion, Smart Remove, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), MiniMovie, Time Rewind |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Slow motion video, night mode, selfie panorama | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | PixelMaster camera |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 4600 mAh | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
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| Talk Time | - | 2040 minutes | |
| Run Time Details | - | Talk: up to 2040 min Continuous browsing (Wi-Fi): up to 14.5 hrs Playback (video): up to 12.5 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | |
| User Interface | - | ASUS ZenUI 3.0 | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP | |
| NFC | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+ | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, WMV, H.264 | - |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), guaranteed upgrade to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | QuickMemo function, Wi-Fi Miracast, Kids Mode, ASUS TruVivid technology, Power Saving Mode, Hi-Res Audio, ASUS BoostMaster technology, ASUS WebStorage (5GB), Google Drive Storage (100 GB) (free for 2 years), VisualMaster 3.0, DTS Headphone:X, ASUS SonicMaster 3.0 technology |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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