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ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition vs Zenfone 11 Ultra

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Winner

Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra

Lifespan decides this one: the Zenfone 11 Ultra is supported until Mar 2028 at $28.75 per month of safe use, while the ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition runs out in Mar 2028 ($57.77/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 53 · Zenfone 11 Ultra 61 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition $1200
Buy with care$57.77/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra $600
Buy with care$28.75/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 80Zenfone 11 Ultra 70

The ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, fhd+, 165hz, gorilla glass victus 2.

Performance
ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 92Zenfone 11 Ultra 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 79Zenfone 11 Ultra 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 90Zenfone 11 Ultra 90

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 25Zenfone 11 Ultra 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 53Zenfone 11 Ultra 61

Overall value goes to the Zenfone 11 Ultra at $28.75 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecROG Phone 8 Pro EditionZenfone 11 Ultra
Price (street)$1200$600
Display6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, FHD+, 165Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 26.78-inch flexible E6 AMOLED, FHD+ (1080×2400), 144Hz, 2500-nit peak, 107% DCI-P3
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM24GB12GB/16GB
Storage1TB256GB/512GB
Battery5,500 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging65W wired, 15W wireless65W wired (HyperCharge), 15W Qi wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 32MP telephoto, 13MP ultra-wide50MP main (Sony IMX890 1/1.56-inch, gimbal OIS), 13MP ultra-wide (120-degree), 32MP telephoto 3x (OIS)
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm
Weight225 g224 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilMar 2028Mar 2028
ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition full verdict →Zenfone 11 Ultra full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.