Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra ZU680KL
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- 13 Oct 2016
Anonymous, 13 Oct 2016Very helpful information,i only have one budget and only on... moreI just held the Asus Zebfone 3Ultra in my hands a few minutes ago.
What can I say...its a pocketful of screen...cosmetically its simple, and nothing that will blow you away. But the screen, that's another thing...I was secretly wishing that other makes came with the same screen size. Being 6.8" diagonally, its close to a 7" tablet and could be a useful toy on flights.
Camera is fast and took great image which I snapped very casually. I liked the end result and the colors. Ditto for videos I watched on youtube. And the sound quality of the speakers was not bad; so you should be able to enjoy your videos satisfactorily. Additionally, Its dual sim, NFC, Infra Red and has a huge battery to power its way through the day. One function, that I certainly did not like was the volume rocker that's located on the back of the phone. Having experienced how inconvenient it can be with my LGV10, side volume rockers are any time more convenient and practical.
I'm currently using a LG-V10 and am thoroughly thoroughly happy with it - even though the battery gets eaten to 50% by midday. For that, I carry an extra battery and have no probs with getting through the day. I'm not a heavy user but yes I do click pictures for my work and listen to a lot of music. Its also tethered to my LG Urbane LTE wrist watch. My main reason for clinging on to my V10 is the HIFI DAC chip that treats me to high fidelity music which no other phone comes close to, and two, the excellent excellent camera with laser focus and OIS; not to mention the IPS screen is vivid and sharp, complementing every picture that's taken on it.
Despite Asus' Zenphone 3 Ultra screen size being bigger than the LG-V20, I would go in for the V20 without a doubt - that's a no brainer. The camera has been upgraded too. I'm eagerly waiting to have it in my hands.
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- 13 Oct 2016
If only the memory card slot is dedicated.
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- 13 Oct 2016
AnonD-595602, 09 Oct 2016I've had mine (4gb & 64gb)a couple of weeks now (this h... moreVery helpful information,i only have one budget and only one choice to decide,either Ultra or LG V20.
This is critical,If i pick the wrong one,i can't afford further.
So like to hear from more ultra users here of the advantages and disadvantages.
Your opinions here will be a great help to me to decide whether ultra or LG V20.
I have a month to consider,as v20 will only be available in November,so please help me to decide,your feedback/comments will be grateful.
i repeat this again,this is very critical decision,i can't afford to regret if i pick the wrong one,because i only have one budget.Please help.
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- 13 Oct 2016
Anonymous, 12 Oct 2016After having both phones (mi max and zenfone 3 Ultra) for 3... moreThank you so much :)
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- 12 Oct 2016
AnonD-357090, 11 Oct 2016I am considering a Mimax or this Zenfone Ultra since you ha... moreAfter having both phones (mi max and zenfone 3 Ultra) for 3 weeks I guess, I could really really say that the Mi Max is way way below than the Zenfone 3 Ultra. The higher price tag of the zenfone 3 Ultra is quite justified once you start using it. Definitely it is really a premium phone thus you need to pay a premium price if you want it.
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- 12 Oct 2016
AnonD-357090, 11 Oct 2016I am considering a Mimax or this Zenfone Ultra since you ha... moreDefinitely the Asus zenfone 3 Ultra has a better camera compared to the Mi Max.
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- 11 Oct 2016
nanivon, 19 Sep 2016Here in Manila I got mine yesterday at Voice Solutions in T... moreI am considering a Mimax or this Zenfone Ultra since you have both which is better. My maine purpose is a camera phone. hope you could help.Right now using s7 edge but i need a bigger screeen as my eyes are pretty bad.
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- 09 Oct 2016
I've had mine (4gb & 64gb)a couple of weeks now (this has replaced my Samsung Note 3, which looks tiny in comparison to this huge beast of a phablet) and am hugely impressed with the build quality and usability of the ultra.
It is huge and when I first opened the box I did think I'd maybe gotten a bit carried away with the whole big screen thing. However, 2 weeks later and can well and truly say that I'm now used to the size (and now only feel a little bit ridiculous talking on the phone in public) and am extremely happy with the purchase. The large screen is amazing, the sound is excellent, battery life is 1 day plus with heavy usage. No software issues whatsoever. It has handled everything thrown at it so far (games, streaming movies, etc) with ease. Just a good sized nearly 7 inch tablet that happens to have (also very good) telephony capabilities. Highly recommended for big screen lovers (note:must have reasonably sized hands to handle!!!).
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- 09 Oct 2016
Please asus......just mend few mistakes
1 please improve battery
2 include stylus as needed in such a huge phone like this
3 a dedicated slot for microSD card
I m really big fan of huge phones.....and 6.8 is I guess maximum u can get....so ur efforts are really appreciable.....just plz take care of few things mentioned above and no phone can compete zenfone 3 ultra
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- arun5959
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- 08 Oct 2016
Asus launched another flop in India ...Zenfone 3 ultra . Keep it up. You have lost touch after Zenfone 2 series.
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- 28 Sep 2016
its really imagine phone looking awesomes
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- @MA78
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- 28 Sep 2016
Imran , 25 Sep 2016You are forgetting Huawei P8 Max, it is still going strong ... moreRight. Huawei P8 Max is very similar to ZU680kl due to its body scale and specs.
P8mx=182.7x93x6.8mm vs z3ultra=186.4x93.9x6.8mm.Very impressed by their thinness.Equal screen sizes and just a few gram differences 228g vs ultras 233g. P8Max Batterys capacity is close to asus 3 ultra. P8MX has better cpu. But iam in this phones orbit becuase of its camera which is better (23 vs 16 megapix.)
Now, one thing bothers me about Asus zenfone 3 ultra is that.. ALLEGEDLY >>>
.. this phone has software issue and seriously its speakerphones are malfunctioning!
That people on the other side cannot hear asus zen3 ultra user when speakerphone is on and thats because of its michrophones automatic deactivation.
If that is the case please could some of you who bought this phone give a try the on a conference call and reply here if that is true or not.
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- 25 Sep 2016
@MA78, 30 Aug 2016Since its release.. i have been comparing this phone with o... moreYou are forgetting Huawei P8 Max, it is still going strong with me after a year. I am thinking of upgrading to it but it is not that tempting yet.
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- 24 Sep 2016
Mi Max wins, 23 Sep 2016Unless you absolutely want a screen bigger than the Mi Max'... moreXiaomi don't have HDMI connection by mhl or skimpier adaptors. Somebody know about the DAC quality of the mi max?
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- 23 Sep 2016
Unless you absolutely want a screen bigger than the Mi Max's 6.4", I'd say go for the Mi Max. The Zenfone 3 Ultra is WAAAAY overpriced for what it has to offer (almost equal to Mi Max in specs, features and build quality). Get a 64 GB or 128 GB Mi Max at half the price of the Zenfone 3 Ultra. You won't regret choosing the Mi Max over this overpriced phone. What was Asus thinking? If this were only slightly higher in price than the Mi Max, then I would definitely recommend this over the Mi Max for those who want a screen size bigger than 6.4", but at two times the price of the Mi Max? Forget it. Not worth double the Mi Max price.
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- 21 Sep 2016
It's 1 of the most overpriced phone in the market. Look at their zenfone zoom, price drop to less than half in less than 6mths since the launching, it's now reflect sort of the actual price, still it will go down further.
So don't fall for the same mistake as the zoom owner. You can get a far more better phone at this price.
It should only be price about the same to mi max as the both offer 99% of the same specs. Or maybe some ppl just like to pay more so they feel the are above the average.
BTW Asus phones always come with lousy cameras, you will note that in low light or movement.
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- 20 Sep 2016
nanivon, 19 Sep 2016Here in Manila I got mine yesterday at Voice Solutions in T... moreDid you get the 64GB for that P29,432 or was it 128GB? Is the 128GB even on sale anywhere yet?
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- nanivon
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- 19 Sep 2016
Here in Manila I got mine yesterday at Voice Solutions in Theater Mall, Greenhills. So far, they are the cheapest that I found with the Asus warranty. I got mine for P29,432. If you go to the mall, the SRP is P32,995. I could really say that it was worth the premium price I paid for it. Before I bought it, I was so hesitant to pay for more than 25k for it. So, I settled for the Xiaomi Mi Max. A day after having the Mi Max I still wanted to buy the Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra. I thought the Mi Max was big enough already but I wanted a much bigger one. The 6.8" size of the Ultra is just perfect for me. It's really the size that I want for a "phablet." Watching Youtube & Netflix on the Ultra is a such a treat. The sound quality of the speakers is much better than all the gadgets (iphone, samsung tablet, ipad) I owned before. The only downside I have noticed with the zenfone 3 Ultra is the camera on lowlight. It's not as good as my LG V10 camera and my Iphone 6 Plus. But, It's not a big deal for me because I am not using it as my main camera phone. I still prefer my LG V10 for all my photo requirements. If you really like the social media, You Tube and movies, this phablet is really a must-have for you. After spending almost 15k for the Mimax, I have no regrets spending another almost 30k for the Zenfone 3 Ultra. It was really the phone I wanted when I first saw it on photo and video months ago. I'm glad I really pushed for it. Now, my techie side is very much satisfied with this phablet. Next obsession will be the LG V20.
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- Anonymous
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- 18 Sep 2016
AnonD-578370, 30 Aug 2016Really people? Look for the tech reviews...this phone has ... moreI bought the Asus to see if it would be any better than my big screen Sony Xperia Z Ultra, which I love, but which is also 3.5 years old. The Asus build quality is excellent, and it is just as pocketable as the Sony. However, the Sony remains one of the high points in industrial design as applied to phones, so I'm going to keep using it. The Asus is functionally equivalent to me, but the Sony is still cooler.
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- 15 Sep 2016
AnonD-584661, 14 Sep 2016Hi Durrani, Where do you live? I am in Australia. I chec... morehttp://www.expansys.com.hk/more/?sbadd=291967&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ProductAlerts