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Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Magic V Flip

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Winner

Honor Magic V Flip

Lifespan decides this one: the Magic V Flip is supported until Jun 2029 at $19.43 per month of safe use, while the Zenfone 11 Ultra runs out in Mar 2028 ($28.77/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Zenfone 11 Ultra 61 · Magic V Flip 56 — 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$28.77/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Honor Magic V Flip $700
Safe to buy$19.43/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20272029

Category by category

Display
Zenfone 11 Ultra 70Magic V Flip 80

The Magic V Flip's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch foldable ltpo oled, 120hz, dolby vision; 4-inch cover oled.

Performance
Zenfone 11 Ultra 92Magic V Flip 70

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

Camera
Zenfone 11 Ultra 79Magic V Flip 67

The Zenfone 11 Ultra has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Zenfone 11 Ultra 90Magic V Flip 76

5,500mAh vs 4,800mAh — the Zenfone 11 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Zenfone 11 Ultra 25Magic V Flip 43

The Magic V Flip is supported until Jun 2029 — 15 months longer than the Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Value
Zenfone 11 Ultra 61Magic V Flip 56

Overall value goes to the Zenfone 11 Ultra at $28.77 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecZenfone 11 UltraMagic V Flip
Price (street)$600$700
Display6.78-inch flexible E6 AMOLED, FHD+ (1080×2400), 144Hz, 2500-nit peak, 107% DCI-P36.8-inch foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision; 4-inch cover OLED
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
RAM12GB/16GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,500 mAh4,800 mAh
Charging65W wired (HyperCharge), 15W Qi wireless66W wired
Rear cameras50MP main (Sony IMX890 1/1.56-inch, gimbal OIS), 13MP ultra-wide (120-degree), 32MP telephoto 3x (OIS)50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm167.3 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm (unfolded)
Weight224 g193 g
Water resistanceIP68None
Supported untilMar 2028Jun 2029
Zenfone 11 Ultra full verdict →Magic V Flip full verdict →Longevity master board →

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