Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads 9 to 6 on the 15 rankable specs and costs $400 less, which makes it the straightforward pick.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Weight: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra lists 232 g (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 224 g (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).
Size: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra lists 6.8 inches (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 6.78 inches (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).
Chipset: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra lists Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).
RAM: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra lists 12 GB (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 16 GB LPDDR5X (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).
Max optical zoom: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra lists 5x optical (10x lossless / 100x digital) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 3x optical (30x digital HyperClarity zoom) (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).

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Buying for

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Straight answer

Overall: 6 to 9

Buy the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Leads 9 of 15 rankable overall specs; Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra takes 6.
Weight: 224 g vs 232 g
RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 12 GB
It is also $400 cheaper.

Check first: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has no stylus. the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has under 5 years of OS updates. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

6 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra15 rankable of 48 specsASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 9

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

No stylusrow
No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Clear:Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra · S Pen (integrated, IP68)Trips:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · No
No headphone jackrow
Wired headphones need a USB-C dongle.
Trips:Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra · NoClear:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · Yes (3.5 mm Hi-Res audio output)
No charger in the boxrow
Budget another $20 to $40 for a fast charger.
Trips:Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra · NoTrips:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · No
Under 5 years of OS updatesrow
Security patches stop sooner and resale value falls faster.
Clear:Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra · 7 major OS versions + 7 years securityTrips:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · 2 major OS updates + 4 years security p…
No microSD slotrow
Storage is fixed at what you buy.
Trips:Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra · NoTrips:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · No

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

6 of 6 differ

Weight

Samsung

232 g

ASUS

224 g

Size

Samsung

6.8 inches

ASUS

6.78 inches

Chipset≠

Samsung

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)

ASUS

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)

RAM

Samsung

12 GB

ASUS

16 GB LPDDR5X

Max optical zoom

Samsung

5x optical (10x lossless / 100x digital)

ASUS

3x optical (30x digital HyperClarity zoom)

Capacity

Samsung

5,000 mAh

ASUS

5,500 mAh

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Upfront list price$1,299

Essential add-ons (45W Super Fast Charging 2.0 brick (no charger in box))+$35

3-Year Estimated Total$1,334

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra

Upfront list price$899

3-Year Estimated Total$899

Pocket, Palm & Desk Usability Check

One-handed reachability, pocket weight, and table wobble when typing without a case.

Ergonomic & Spatial Check

One-Handed Palm Reach

Widths under 72mm allow thumb access to opposite screen edges without shifting grip.

Samsung

6.8" display with 79.0mm wide squared edges (stretches palms)

ASUS

Standard smartphone width

Desk Typing Table Wobble

Horizontal visor cameras sit flat on desks without annoying rocking while typing.

Samsung

Individual camera lens rings cause corner wobble on flat tables

ASUS

Corner camera bump causes minor wobble

Pocket Weight & Heft

Samsung

232g (substantial titanium brick)

ASUS

Standard phone weight

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

Samsung: What to watch for

Ergonomics
Sharp 90-degree squared corners dig aggressively into palms.
One-handed typing causes the pointed lower corner to dig into your palm tissue unless cushioned by a rounded silicone case.
Hardware Quirk
Anti-reflective Gorilla Armor glass smudges easily with skin oils.
While outdoor glare reduction is class-leading, finger oils create noticeable rainbow sheen smudges in bright sunlight.

ASUS: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Packaging contains only a Type-C cable; high-speed wall charging bricks must be purchased separately if you do not already own one.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra$1,2996 wins

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra$8999 wins

Body Display Platform Memory Rear camera Front camera Battery & charging Audio Connectivity Features

41 of 48 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Body

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Body specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Dimensions	162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm	163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm
Weight	232 g	224 g (wins this row: lower)
Build	Gorilla Armor front and back, titanium frame	Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, matte glass back, aluminum frame
Water / dust rating	IP68 (1.5 m / 30 min)	IP68 (1.5 m / 30 min)
Colors	Titanium Black, Gray, Violet, Yellow (plus exclusives)	Skyline Blue, Eternal Black, Misty Grey, Desert Sand
Stylus	S Pen (integrated, IP68)	No

Display

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Display specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Type	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, flat	LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz for gaming
Size	6.8 inches (wins this row: higher)	6.78 inches
Resolution	1440 × 3120 (QHD+) (wins this row: higher)	1080 × 2400 (FHD+)
Pixel density	~505 ppi (wins this row: higher)	~388 ppi
Refresh rate	1–120 Hz LTPO	1–120 Hz LTPO (up to 144 Hz in Game Genie)
Peak brightness	2,600 nits peak (wins this row: higher)	2,500 nits peak / 1,600 nits HBM
HDR	HDR10+	HDR10
Protection	Corning Gorilla Armor, anti-reflective	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Always-on display	Yes	Yes

Platform

3 differences

Platform specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Operating system	Android 14, One UI 6.1 (upgradable)	Android 14 with ZenUI
Software support	7 major OS versions + 7 years security	2 major OS updates + 4 years security patches
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU	8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 5× A720 + 2× A520)	8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 5× A720 + 2× A520)
GPU	Adreno 750	Adreno 750

Memory

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Memory specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
RAM	12 GB	16 GB LPDDR5X (wins this row: higher)
Storage	256 GB UFS 4.0	512 GB UFS 4.0 (wins this row: higher)
Storage options	256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB	256 GB / 512 GB
microSD	No	No

Rear camera

6 differences

Rear camera specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Main	200 MP, f/1.7, 24 mm, 1/1.3", OIS, multi-direction PDAF (wins this row: higher)	50 MP Sony IMX890, f/1.9, 24 mm, 6-Axis Gimbal OIS 3.0
Ultrawide	12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120°	13 MP, f/2.2, 120° free-form lens (wins this row: higher)
Telephoto	10 MP 3x + 50 MP 5x periscope (both OIS)	32 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS (wins this row: higher)
Max optical zoom	5x optical (10x lossless / 100x digital) (wins this row: higher)	3x optical (30x digital HyperClarity zoom)
Stabilization	OIS on main and both telephotos	6-Axis Gimbal OIS on main + OIS on telephoto
Video	8K 30 fps, 4K 120 fps, HDR10+	8K 24 fps, 4K 30/60 fps with Gimbal Stabilization

Front camera

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Front camera specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Selfie camera	12 MP, f/2.2, punch-hole	32 MP RGBW sensor, f/2.5 (wins this row: higher)
Selfie video	4K 60 fps	1080p 30 fps

Battery & charging

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Battery & charging specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,500 mAh (wins this row: higher)
Wired chargingNot on the official sheet	45 W (charger sold separately)	65 W HyperCharge (100% in 39 min) (wins this row: higher)
Wireless charging	15 W Qi / Fast Wireless	15 W Qi wireless
Reverse wireless	4.5 W Wireless PowerShare	10 W reverse wired
Charger in box	No	No

Audio

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Audio specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Speakers	Stereo tuned by AKG	Dual stereo speakers with Dirac Virtuo audio
Headphone jack	No	Yes (3.5 mm Hi-Res audio output) (wins this row: has it)

Connectivity

5 differences

Connectivity specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Cellular	5G (sub-6 + mmWave, region-dependent)	5G (sub-6)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless
NFC	Yes (Samsung Pay / Google Wallet)	Yes
USB	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 2.0 (side display/charging)
SIM	Dual nano-SIM + eSIM (region-dependent)	Dual nano-SIM

Features

3 differences

Features specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Biometrics	Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint + face unlock	In-display fingerprint sensor + Face unlock
Extra controls	S Pen button, programmable side key	Game Genie gaming overlay toolbar
Standout features	S Pen, Samsung DeX, Galaxy AI, Vision Booster	6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal 3.0, 3.5mm jack, AI Call Translator, AI Transcript

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra source ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Android flagship with S Pen, 200MP camera, 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED, and seven years of OS updates.

S Pen built in
200MP main + 5x periscope telephoto
7 years of OS and security updates

What you give up

Larger and heavier than iPhone 16 Pro
No charger in the box
Flat 6.8-inch body is harder one-handed

Full Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specs →

Pick this one if

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra

Large-screen flagship with 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 3.0, 3.5mm audio jack, and 5500mAh battery.

Built-in 3.5mm headphone jack with Hi-Res Audio certification
6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 3.0 for silky video recording
Massive 5,500 mAh battery with 65W HyperCharge

What you give up

Software support limited to 2 OS updates and 4 years security
Telephoto camera performance trails Samsung/Apple in low light

Full ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra specs →

Best for each use

Photos

Camera first: zoom reach, sensors, stabilisation and video

For photos, buy the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Leads 3 of 5 rankable photos specs; Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra takes 2.
Ultrawide: 13 MP, f/2.2, 120° free-form lens vs 12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120°
Telephoto: 32 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS vs 10 MP 3x + 50 MP 5x periscope
It is also $400 cheaper.

Battery & updates

All-day battery, fast top-ups and years of software support

For battery & updates, buy the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable battery & updates specs.
Capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Wired charging: 65 W HyperCharge vs 45 W
It is also $400 cheaper.

Games & video

Games and streaming: chip, refresh rate, brightness, speakers

For games & video, buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Leads 2 of 3 rankable games & video specs; ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra takes 1.
Size: 6.8 inches vs 6.78 inches
Peak brightness: 2,600 nits peak vs 2,500 nits peak / 1,600 nits HBM
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is $400 cheaper. Pay the difference only if size matters to you.

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Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra spec sheet ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra ↗ · ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra costs $400 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.

Which is better for photos, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?

For photos, buy the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra. Leads 3 of 5 rankable photos specs; Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra takes 2. Ultrawide: 13 MP, f/2.2, 120° free-form lens vs 12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120°

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 48 specs tracked here, 33 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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