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Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 FE

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S25 FE is supported until Oct 2032 at $7.89 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 · Galaxy S25 FE 74 — 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
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE $599
Safe to buy$7.89/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Oct 20302032

Category by category

Display
Zenfone 11 Ultra 70Galaxy S25 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Zenfone 11 Ultra 92Galaxy S25 FE 84

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

Camera
Zenfone 11 Ultra 79Galaxy S25 FE 79

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

Battery
Zenfone 11 Ultra 90Galaxy S25 FE 78

5,500mAh vs 4,900mAh — the Zenfone 11 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Zenfone 11 Ultra 25Galaxy S25 FE 90

The Galaxy S25 FE is supported until Oct 2032 — 55 months longer than the Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Value
Zenfone 11 Ultra 61Galaxy S25 FE 74

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S25 FE at $7.89 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecZenfone 11 UltraGalaxy S25 FE
Price (street)$600$599
Display6.78-inch flexible E6 AMOLED, FHD+ (1080×2400), 144Hz, 2500-nit peak, 107% DCI-P36.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Exynos 2400
RAM12GB/16GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,500 mAh4,900 mAh
Charging65W wired (HyperCharge), 15W Qi wireless45W 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, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm161.3 × 76.6 × 7.4 mm
Weight224 g190 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilMar 2028Oct 2032
Zenfone 11 Ultra full verdict →Galaxy S25 FE 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.