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Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Phone (3)

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Winner

Nothing Phone (3)

Lifespan decides this one: the Phone (3) is supported until Jul 2032 at $10.97 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 · Phone (3) 70 — 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
Nothing Phone (3) $799
Safe to buy$10.97/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20302032

Category by category

Display
Zenfone 11 Ultra 70Phone (3) 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Zenfone 11 Ultra 92Phone (3) 86

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

Camera
Zenfone 11 Ultra 79Phone (3) 79

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

Battery
Zenfone 11 Ultra 90Phone (3) 83

5,500mAh vs 5,150mAh — the Zenfone 11 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Zenfone 11 Ultra 25Phone (3) 87

The Phone (3) is supported until Jul 2032 — 52 months longer than the Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Value
Zenfone 11 Ultra 61Phone (3) 70

Overall value goes to the Phone (3) at $10.97 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecZenfone 11 UltraPhone (3)
Price (street)$600$799
Display6.78-inch flexible E6 AMOLED, FHD+ (1080×2400), 144Hz, 2500-nit peak, 107% DCI-P36.67-inch LTPS AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 960Hz PWM dimming
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
RAM12GB/16GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,500 mAh5,150 mAh
Charging65W wired (HyperCharge), 15W Qi wireless65W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main (Sony IMX890 1/1.56-inch, gimbal OIS), 13MP ultra-wide (120-degree), 32MP telephoto 3x (OIS)50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP periscope 3x
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm160.6 × 75.6 × 9.0 mm
Weight224 g218 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilMar 2028Jul 2032
Zenfone 11 Ultra full verdict →Phone (3) 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.