Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,444,132 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8638 vs 6511
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 224g
- Higher performance (86/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 36/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2444132 vs 1972476
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (61/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (61/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 2444132 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 125 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 14 / ZenUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 19.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (61/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (66/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (61/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.