ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,444,132 vs 2,345,563); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
What makes ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2444132 vs 2345563
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 224g vs 236g
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (54/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (54/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2444132 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 125 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ZenUI | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 4.2% in our overall performance rating.
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (66/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (54/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.