ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 (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 $799 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 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 1,227,639); the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2444132 vs 1227639
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3537
- Lighter: 224g vs 238g
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 65/100)
- 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 vs the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 48/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 — 36/100, 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 (83/100 vs 65/100). 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 (36/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1227639 | 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 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 | $799 | $899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 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
- 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
- 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 and ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 by 49.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. ASUS ROG Phone 5 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (83/100 vs 65/100).
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 (36/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 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 or the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on performance (83/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 over the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a better fit for active users. The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.