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Zenfone 11 Ultra vs 15T

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Winner

Xiaomi 15T

Lifespan decides this one: the 15T is supported until Sep 2030 at $9.73 per month of safe use, while the Zenfone 11 Ultra runs out in Mar 2028 ($28.56/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Zenfone 11 Ultra 61 · 15T 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$28.56/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Xiaomi 15T $500
Safe to buy$9.73/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Sep 20282030

Category by category

Display
Zenfone 11 Ultra 7015T 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Zenfone 11 Ultra 9215T 78

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

Camera
Zenfone 11 Ultra 7915T 79

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

Battery
Zenfone 11 Ultra 9015T 90

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Zenfone 11 Ultra 2515T 61

The 15T is supported until Sep 2030 — 30 months longer than the Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Value
Zenfone 11 Ultra 6115T 70

Overall value goes to the 15T at $9.73 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecZenfone 11 Ultra15T
Price (street)$600$500
Display6.78-inch flexible E6 AMOLED, FHD+ (1080×2400), 144Hz, 2500-nit peak, 107% DCI-P36.83-inch AMOLED, 2772x1280, 144Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra
RAM12GB/16GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,500 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging65W wired (HyperCharge), 15W Qi wireless67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main (Sony IMX890 1/1.56-inch, gimbal OIS), 13MP ultra-wide (120-degree), 32MP telephoto 3x (OIS)50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm163.2 × 78.0 × 7.5 mm
Weight224 g194 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilMar 2028Sep 2030

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