ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,444,132); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1295
- Better camera (61/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2444132
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 6511
- Lighter: 197g vs 224g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 53/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra — 58/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). 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 VII notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (58/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2444132 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 125 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ZenUI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra by 18.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $396. ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra was $396 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
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 VII notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (58/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 2 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 VII?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.