PhoneLifespan

Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Nord 4

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Winner

OnePlus Nord 4

Lifespan decides this one: the Nord 4 is supported until Jul 2030 at $8.15 per month of safe use, while the Zenfone 11 Ultra runs out in Mar 2028 ($28.54/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Zenfone 11 Ultra 61 · Nord 4 73 — 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$28.54/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
OnePlus Nord 4 $400
Safe to buy$8.15/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20282030

Category by category

Display
Zenfone 11 Ultra 70Nord 4 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Zenfone 11 Ultra 92Nord 4 78

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

Camera
Zenfone 11 Ultra 79Nord 4 67

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

Battery
Zenfone 11 Ultra 90Nord 4 90

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Zenfone 11 Ultra 25Nord 4 58

The Nord 4 is supported until Jul 2030 — 28 months longer than the Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Value
Zenfone 11 Ultra 61Nord 4 73

Overall value goes to the Nord 4 at $8.15 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecZenfone 11 UltraNord 4
Price (street)$600$400
Display6.78-inch flexible E6 AMOLED, FHD+ (1080×2400), 144Hz, 2500-nit peak, 107% DCI-P36.74-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (2772×1240, 450 ppi), up to 120Hz, 2150 nits peak
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
RAM12GB/16GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,500 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging65W wired (HyperCharge), 15W Qi wireless100W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless
Rear cameras50MP main (Sony IMX890 1/1.56-inch, gimbal OIS), 13MP ultra-wide (120-degree), 32MP telephoto 3x (OIS)50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm162.6 × 75.3 × 7.99 mm
Weight224 g200 g
Water resistanceIP68IP65
Supported untilMar 2028Jul 2030
Zenfone 11 Ultra full verdict →Nord 4 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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