ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $899 and $1799. 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 4400); the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,444,132 vs 1,818,396); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has the stronger camera (128 vs 125); the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is noticeably lighter (224g vs 253g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
What makes ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2444132 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 224g vs 253g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1799
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
- Better camera (63/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 39/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 38/100; 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 is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (52/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2444132 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2176x1812 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 125 | 128 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ZenUI | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 253 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 34.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $900. ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra was $900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (66/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (52/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by just 8 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 Fold5?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on performance (83/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users.