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Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra review

Name: Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra review
Item: Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
Rating: 8.6
Author: GoSolo

By GoSolo · Updated November 2026 · 2 min read

8.6/ 10Excellent

Display6.78" 1080 x 2400 pixels
ChipsetQualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Main camera50MP
Battery5500 mAh

This review is based on Asus’s published specifications and public benchmark data for the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra, and the rating is spec-based. GoSolo does not physically test devices; where we estimate real-world behaviour such as battery life or charge time, we say so. How we rate phones.

Overview

The Zenfone 11 Ultra is a well-rounded flagship that competes squarely with the latest standard-bearers, delivering smooth performance, a genuinely bright and fluid display, and a practical zoom camera without the bulk of a foldable. At £1,749, it lands at flagship price but doesn't push the boundaries enough in any single area to feel like an obvious must-have over less expensive rivals.

Verdict

Spec Rating Breakdown

Performance95

Display92

Camera88

Battery69

Design & build81

Strengths

144Hz LTPO AMOLED display with 2500-nit peak brightness—genuinely readable in sunlight without maxing out
3x optical zoom (65mm) with gimbal OIS, a rarer feature at this price that beats digital crop-in for distant shots
Gimbal OIS and IP68 durability reduce two common repair bills: screen damage and water damage
65W charging reaches full in 39 minutes, a practical speed that rivals at this price now match

Trade-offs

1080p display at 6.78 inches means visible pixelation compared to QHD rivals at the same size—a step backward for flagship branding
13MP ultrawide is weak and stays there; competitors offer sharper, wider ultrawide options in this tier
Only two major Android updates promised, matching the budget baseline rather than the 3–5 years some flagship rivals now offer

Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra Key Specifications

The essentials at a glance. See the full spec sheet.

Released	2024, March 14
Display	6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio), LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
RAM & storage	256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Main camera	50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS 32 MP, f/2.4, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Selfie camera	32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm
Battery	5500 mAh
Charging	65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 39 min15W wireless (Qi)10W reverse wired
Software	Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Dimensions	163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight	224 g (7.90 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame, glass back
Durability	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
NFC	Yes
USB	USB Type-C

Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra FAQ

Common questions, answered from the spec sheet.

Does the Zenfone 11 Ultra support 5G?

Yes. The Zenfone 11 Ultra supports 5G networks.

What chipset does the Zenfone 11 Ultra use?

The Zenfone 11 Ultra runs on the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

What display does the Zenfone 11 Ultra have?

A 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio) LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak), 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density).

How big is the Zenfone 11 Ultra battery?

The Zenfone 11 Ultra has a 5500 mAh battery. Charging is rated at 65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 39 min15W wireless (Qi)10W reverse wired.

Does the Zenfone 11 Ultra have NFC?

Yes, the Zenfone 11 Ultra has NFC.

Is the Zenfone 11 Ultra water resistant?

The Zenfone 11 Ultra carries a IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) rating.

Does the Zenfone 11 Ultra support a microSD card?

No, the Zenfone 11 Ultra does not support expandable storage.

Does the Zenfone 11 Ultra have a headphone jack?

Yes, the Zenfone 11 Ultra has a 3.5mm headphone jack.