ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. 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 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,444,132 vs 1,320,406); per DXOMark lab testing, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has the stronger camera (125 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2444132 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 224g
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (66/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2444132 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 125 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ZenUI | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (83/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (66/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV 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 Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on performance (83/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.