ROG Phone 9 Pro
Zenfone 11 Ultra
🏆 Verdict
ROG Phone 9 Pro is the better pick overall by 2.9 points, leading in Performance and Battery. Zenfone 11 Ultra remains a strong contender elsewhere.
By category
Performance
ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 100 vs 92). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. ROG Phone 9 Pro has more RAM (24 GB vs 16 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
The two camera systems are close on paper; the real difference is in processing and colour science.
Battery
ROG Phone 9 Pro's battery is 300 mAh larger (5,800 vs 5,500 mAh), about 5% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Charging speeds are similar.
Display
ROG Phone 9 Pro's display is smoother at 185Hz vs 144Hz.
Build & durability
Both are similar in durability and weight.
Updates
Both have about the same update window (2 years).
Specifications
| ROG Phone 9 Pro | Zenfone 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| 16 GB / 24 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 512 GB / 1 TB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.78" LTPO AMOLED | Display | 6.78" LTPO AMOLED |
| 185 Hz | Refresh rate | 144 Hz |
| 2400×1080 (388 ppi) | Resolution | 2400×1080 (388 ppi) |
| 2,500 nits | Peak brightness | 2,500 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 13 MP | Ultrawide | 13 MP |
| 32 MP · 3× | Telephoto | 32 MP · 3× |
| 32 MP | Front camera | 32 MP |
| 5,800 mAh | Battery | 5,500 mAh |
| 65 W | Wired charging | 65 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 227 g | Weight | 224 g |
| 2 years | OS updates (estimated) | 2 years |
| $1,199 | Launch price | EUR 999 (≈ $1,079) |
| 2024-11 | Released | 2024-03 |
Official source: ROG Phone 9 Pro · Official source: Zenfone 11 Ultra
ROG Phone 9 Pro
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- 24 GB RAM
- 5,800 mAh battery
- 185Hz display
Cons
- Pricier ($1,199)
Zenfone 11 Ultra
Pros
- Lower price ($1,079)
Cons
- Slower chip
- Smaller battery
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.