ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,814,251 vs 2,444,132).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1999
- Better camera (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2814251 vs 2444132
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Lighter: 215g vs 224g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 52/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2444132 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 125 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ZenUI | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 224 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra by 13.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1100. ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra was $1100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 3 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 Fold8?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.