PhoneLifespan

Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Pixel 8 Pro

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Winner

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 at $9.27 per month of safe use, while the Zenfone 11 Ultra runs out in Mar 2028 ($28.82/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Zenfone 11 Ultra 61 · Pixel 8 Pro 69 — methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra $600
Buy with care$28.82/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Google Pixel 8 Pro $480
Safe to buy$9.27/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Category by category

Display
Zenfone 11 Ultra 70Pixel 8 Pro 80

The Pixel 8 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch super actua ltpo oled, 1–120hz, up to 2400 nits peak.

Performance
Zenfone 11 Ultra 92Pixel 8 Pro 70

The Zenfone 11 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Zenfone 11 Ultra 79Pixel 8 Pro 79

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

Battery
Zenfone 11 Ultra 90Pixel 8 Pro 81

5,500mAh vs 5,050mAh — the Zenfone 11 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Zenfone 11 Ultra 25Pixel 8 Pro 62

The Pixel 8 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 — 31 months longer than the Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Value
Zenfone 11 Ultra 61Pixel 8 Pro 69

Overall value goes to the Pixel 8 Pro at $9.27 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecZenfone 11 UltraPixel 8 Pro
Price (street)$600$480
Display6.78-inch flexible E6 AMOLED, FHD+ (1080×2400), 144Hz, 2500-nit peak, 107% DCI-P36.7-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz, up to 2400 nits peak
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Google Tensor G3
RAM12GB/16GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,500 mAh5,050 mAh
Charging65W wired (HyperCharge), 15W Qi wireless30W wired, 23W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main (Sony IMX890 1/1.56-inch, gimbal OIS), 13MP ultra-wide (120-degree), 32MP telephoto 3x (OIS)50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP 5x telephoto
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm162.6 × 76.5 × 8.8 mm
Weight224 g213 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilMar 2028Oct 2030
Zenfone 11 Ultra full verdict →Pixel 8 Pro 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.