ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1299 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,444,132 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2444132 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3537
- Lighter: 224g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1299
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 48/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (36/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 2444132 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 125 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 14 / ZenUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 53.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (83/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (36/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on performance (83/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.