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Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Xperia 10 VII

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Winner

Sony Xperia 10 VII

Lifespan decides this one: the Xperia 10 VII is supported until Sep 2031 at $7.45 per month of safe use, while the Zenfone 11 Ultra runs out in Mar 2028 ($28.75/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Zenfone 11 Ultra 61 · Xperia 10 VII 64 — 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$28.75/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Sony Xperia 10 VII $470
Safe to buy$7.45/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Sep 20292031

Category by category

Display
Zenfone 11 Ultra 70Xperia 10 VII 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Zenfone 11 Ultra 92Xperia 10 VII 48

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

Camera
Zenfone 11 Ultra 79Xperia 10 VII 67

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

Battery
Zenfone 11 Ultra 90Xperia 10 VII 80

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Zenfone 11 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Zenfone 11 Ultra 25Xperia 10 VII 75

The Xperia 10 VII is supported until Sep 2031 — 42 months longer than the Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Value
Zenfone 11 Ultra 61Xperia 10 VII 64

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecZenfone 11 UltraXperia 10 VII
Price (street)$600$470
Display6.78-inch flexible E6 AMOLED, FHD+ (1080×2400), 144Hz, 2500-nit peak, 107% DCI-P36.1-inch OLED, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM12GB/16GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB
Battery5,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging65W wired (HyperCharge), 15W Qi wirelessUSB Power Delivery wired charging
Rear cameras50MP main (Sony IMX890 1/1.56-inch, gimbal OIS), 13MP ultra-wide (120-degree), 32MP telephoto 3x (OIS)50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm153 × 72 × 8.3 mm
Weight224 g168 g
Water resistanceIP68IP65/IP68
Supported untilMar 2028Sep 2031
Zenfone 11 Ultra full verdict →Xperia 10 VII 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.