Early last month, it was revealed via a firmware update for the ROG Phone 8, of all places, that the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra will look very similar to the company’s gaming phone. Now, with the official launch having happened, the similarities have been confirmed.
But in case you missed it, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is very similar to the ROG Phone 8 minus a single item on the spec sheet. And that is the reduction on the refresh rate ceiling from 165Hz to 144Hz for the 6.,78-inch Full HD+ screen. Just about everything else is exactly the same, from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset to the 5,500mAh battery and 65W charging.
The main camera setup on the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is also similar to the ROG Phone 8, with the 50MP main +13MP wide-angle +32MP 3x optical zoom combo, In front, it’s the familiar 32MP shooter. There’s some software sophistry on showcase, but these are not exactly absent on its gaming cousin.
On a related note, the launch talks quite a bit about AI features, but like with the Galaxy AI of the Samsung Galaxy S24 family, your mileage may vary whether you need the brand-specific stuff, or can make do with what Google offers all Android phones.
And finally, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra doesn’t come with a charger in the box, so all you get is the USB-C cable, making the ROG Phone 8 the much better deal anyway. Of course, this is assuming that it makes its way to the local market.
(Source: ASUS / YouTube)
