Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra Review | Samsung & Xiaomi Killer?

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Reviewing Asus' Zenfone 11 Ultra, a 6.8-inch super-sized smartphone sporting similar camera tech and specs to the ROG Phone 8. There's no compact version yet, only the Zenfone 11 Ultra - but is it a rival to the Samsung S24 Ultra, Pixel 8 Pro etc?
Well, no, not really. It's considerably cheaper than the Galaxy, but as a package Google's flagship phone is better. For one, the camera on the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra isn't as dependable when the lighting isn't great. I also prefer the design of the Pixel 8 phones.
That said, Asus has nailed the performance here. Genshin Impact plays with a stable frame rate for hours at a time, while the Zenfone 11 Ultra keeps its cool. Plus, the battery life is excellent so you can keep going all day with no worries.
I like the stock Android experience here, but right now this smartphone is one of the jankiest of 2024. Here's hoping that several bugs and other bits are sorted in an update soon. But the Samsung screen is stunning and I love the audio chops of the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra. You've even got a headphone jack!
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra Review Chapters:
0:00 - Where's My Mini??
1:10 - Design
4:04 - Android & Features
6:34 - AI
9:09 - Display & audio
11:05 - Performance & gaming
12:45 - Battery life
13:42 - Cameras
17:24 - Verdict

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@TheRealAstro_ 3 ай бұрын

2 years of OS updates for a phone which now no longer has a unique selling point of being the best compact phone (by far) on the market. Good job Asus you've outplayed yourself

@HShango 3 ай бұрын

Wholeheartedly agree 💯

@josepharoh7958 3 ай бұрын

They did it because people don't buy compact phones

@awesome9671 3 ай бұрын

They loves 2 years os update. Asus will leave alot of bugs at the last couple of update and sell new phone. Old market strategy

@victorlincurve675 3 ай бұрын

Ok sheep, Addicted to os update

@TheRealAstro_ 3 ай бұрын

@@victorlincurve675 look up 'planned obsolescence' and re-read what u replied with

@violetskydiver7684 3 ай бұрын

Why why why would they do this? ZenFone was in it's own league as by far the best compact blower, and yet they decide to take all that good will away and make a massive phone with nothing that makes it unique. I don't expect Zenfone to stick around for much longer after this

@mikaisfake 3 ай бұрын

It's so over

@m.a.ahad9388 3 ай бұрын

They didn't sell well because people don't buy compact phones as much as they used to😢

@Svid1701D 3 ай бұрын

Bigger is better! 🍆

@nofriendhuh 3 ай бұрын

It's zenover

@haruyanto8085 3 ай бұрын

They didn't sell well, they weren't gonna stick around any longer doing compact phones either, ZenFone was in a league of its own but even then the sales failed them, now they are going the safer approach

@ShellymanStudios 3 ай бұрын

Ain't no way. Regular Zenfone 11 has to come out eventually.

@camotech1314 3 ай бұрын

Don't think so bru

@Raage. 3 ай бұрын

Yeah exactly

@lancergt1000 3 ай бұрын

Wait until June, for some reason Asus also registered the regular Zenfone 11 (with the same screen size as the Galaxy S23) on the Google Play Console

@mataayyinich5008 3 ай бұрын

Of course .. I mean, in ur dearms 😂 ..

@ChrisJohannsen 3 ай бұрын

No one buys it

@nizamulbhuyan9624 3 ай бұрын

2 years of OS updates is a joke...you get that literally spending 3 times less

@jihigh482 3 ай бұрын

But is the actual phone better? You people use the phone or the "OS updates"? Always talk about OS updates as if the phones catch fire if they are not running the last one They still work as intended

@victorlincurve675 3 ай бұрын

@@jihigh482Well said

@nizamulbhuyan9624 3 ай бұрын

@jihigh482 naah mate...if I have to spend that much I would rather spend it on a flagship Samsung or pixel device which will give same hardware quality and better os support. Chill

@boyangles6405 3 ай бұрын

Pixels are often buggy as hell... More updates doesn't mean better. "Good" updates are what matter

@TheRealAstro_ 3 ай бұрын

@@jihigh482 In the current phone market, I would say 80% of the value of a phone is related to its software and OS. In this tier (flagship) you're getting very similar hardware to all other flagship phones, so the distinguishing factor is the OS features. Having only 2 years of OS support and updates means that after 2 years your phone will become progressively worse than every other phone at this pricepoint. Idk why people keep voicing this opinion when the OS is one of the biggest factors in buying a phone in 2024 so you'd think more people would realize how important it and software support is. In 4 years phones will have become marginally better but software will have been updated and changed drastically. The 2 years update support is planned obsolescence and also shows Asus is not confident

@prathmeshpatil6425 3 ай бұрын

Only 2 years of major OS upgrades, that's literally crime by Asus.

@ahsokaincognito 2 ай бұрын

This is gonna flop so hard. Just a rebranded ROG phone, completely abandons its previous audience and then doesn't even provide software support as long as some cheap phones

@JR-be1jf Ай бұрын

It's a crime to leave any working devices without updates.

@waleedn900 3 ай бұрын

RIP Zenfone

@Phatnaru0002 3 ай бұрын

The problem is not that small phones won't sell well. The problem is that no manufacturer sticks with it long enough to succeed. I only just heard about the Zenfones 9 and 10 4 months ago, and I'm online pretty often. We've gone so long without decent options that you can't expect the average user to hanging with baited breath on every smartphone announcement hoping that companies will randomly make a good compact smartphone. It needs to be around for a few iterations and several years before the average consumer will know it's an option. The Zenfone has already been gaining some massive traction. They are fools to abandon it now. Absolute fools.

@mursie100 3 ай бұрын

Again, we still don't know if there isn't going to be a regular Zenfone 11, my theory is they had to announce the Ultra sooner than they wanted to because it was leaked last month.

@Phatnaru0002 3 ай бұрын

@@mursie100 Unlikely. Last year they layed off almost all the Zenfone staff, which lead to rumors they were discontinuing the line. They issued a press release to tell people they weren't and now we see that was just damage control to maintain sales. They just left a few people responsible for rebranding an ROG phone to "Zenfone" to cover the obvious lie.

@lancergt1000 3 ай бұрын

Cool AI features! Now where's the regular Zenfone 11, Asus?

@Jam2109 3 ай бұрын

8:21 I cant find these ai wallpaper Features on my side anywere in the settings Do I need to activate something I missed during phone migration? Or do I need to use the stock overview instead of Asus optimized?

@Decepticon215 3 ай бұрын

Thumbs up for you and the awesome video but thumbs down for the phone!

@mikeyhope7577 3 ай бұрын

asus makes their phones irrelevant thanks to only two years of support. what a joke.

@arifhossainshikder8555 3 ай бұрын

6.2" - 6.4"display is almost perfect as a ideal smart phone 😊

@DeadSilverNFG 3 ай бұрын

How does hazbin manage to sneak into by life in every way possible bruh

@Benzo97 3 ай бұрын

I'm wondering if if they'll release a "Zenfone 11" (non ultra) later this year? Seems a bit weird they'd have ultra in the name, and not have a "regular" version. Then again, this is the decade of "Pro's & Ultra's" it seems

@tonywith2e 3 ай бұрын

Its like xiaomi with their pad, they have a pad 6s pro but not a 6s

@Yakikitsu 3 ай бұрын

love your cat! looking gentle af

@aanand_babu 3 ай бұрын

I don't know why they stopped their zenfone market in India 😢. Zenfone Max Pro M1 was my first phone and it killed the market here. We want ASUS back!!

@Movies4ALL-gf9qs 3 ай бұрын

2 years of OS updates for a flagship phone LOL

@prateeksoni1798 3 ай бұрын

We want small size back 😤

@ColdCrush 3 ай бұрын

No we don't

@Phatnaru0002 3 ай бұрын

@@ColdCrush Yes, we do. Massive phones suck, and I refuse to get one. Get yourself a tablet if you want a tablet. I want a phone.

@ColdCrush 3 ай бұрын

@@Phatnaru0002 mmm....nope, no small phones.

@pawel8682 3 ай бұрын

@@Phatnaru0002exactly, I switched from s10+ to regular s24 and now I am 100% sure that I love small phones ;)

@firstawahono9259 3 ай бұрын

@@Phatnaru0002so why the smaller phone sold less?

@MrChristocentric 3 ай бұрын

1k for 2 years is outrageous

@cresbonz5554 3 ай бұрын

Such a shame that compact phones aren’t selling well, I still have my Zenfone 9 and it’s amazing. Funnily enough I see more iPhone mini models around than the Plus versions.

@sukehiroyami8846 3 ай бұрын

No regular Zenfone 11 this time?

@information9415 3 ай бұрын

What would you chose between this and honor magic 6 pro

@VETERANOFASGARD 3 ай бұрын

That hazbin hotel wallpaper looks sick asf.

@elChefsito735 3 ай бұрын

Lit XD

@Qvik_ 3 ай бұрын

Your kitty is absolutely classy rocking that moustache.

@GayashanBandara-lw5ov 3 ай бұрын

2 yrs updates 😂😂😂

@konradc12 3 ай бұрын

My view of the Asus Zenfone is a good value for the specs. I am not fussy about the lack of compact version, but for some who prefer a smaller phone, that's not good. 4 years of security updates is more important than the 2 years of OS updates, in my opinion and from experience having a Samsung S20FE 5G on Android 13 and S23 Ultra running Android 14. Not much difference and some features get filtered down! Good review.

@Foukez 3 ай бұрын

2 years android updates is a joke. Deal breaker for me. Samsung is offering 7. Oneplus offers 4. No way I will pay $900 to be android stuck in 2 years.

@kbtriplesix 3 ай бұрын

Literally no one will buy this phone, it has nothing which makes it special and the worst thing are the updates.

@DeadSilverNFG 3 ай бұрын

The IQOO 12 has 3 years of OS updates. They min should have given it 3 years.

@gericjohnm.olivar9563 3 ай бұрын

This would've been understandable on a low end device but flagship? Yeah.

@deanclarke3227 3 ай бұрын

I always enjoy your reviews and unique style of humour and now I need your expertise on what smart watch to buy. I can't decide between the Oneplus watch 2 and the Samsung Galaxy watch. Keep up the great work.

@Mike.Tech. 3 ай бұрын

What phone do you have? If its a Samsung then depending on your region you can use the blood pressure and ecg functions. Also the camera app only works on Samsung phones. I feel that the oneplus watch 2 is actually smoother than my watch 6 classic.

@HouseMusicAllNightLong 3 ай бұрын

I have the Garmin Venu 3 and while the integration with Android isn't quite as good as WearOS devices I do get 8-9 days of battery life.

@sTuPiDiScOoL_ 3 ай бұрын

I need my glasses and i can't find them but man ulefone seem to have stepped up there design massively props to them

@yazzman13 2 ай бұрын

You are my favourite phone reviewer. Such informative and funny reviews. What happens to the phone when the 2 updates run out? Will it be a brick?

@wisemanwiwii 3 ай бұрын

The yellow watch strap is Dope !🤓

@artichokie791 3 ай бұрын

I hope they release a compact Zenfone 11 as well.

@stevil2006 3 ай бұрын

Love to see a K70 Pro review!

@mubienkvape 3 ай бұрын

So what's make this different than the newest Rog except beside those led light on the back?

@zenaxel 3 ай бұрын

i hope the regular 11 comes out. love compact phones and my zenfone8's battery is getting quite annoying :D

@Spooderman-b8o 3 ай бұрын

I think zenfone 6 size is good. ( still using it)

@xamava 3 ай бұрын

@@Spooderman-b8o damn I'm on my zenfone 7 pro, I'm so disappointed I really wanted to upgrade to a compact zenfone generation. but now that we're on the topic of flip cameras lol, how many times did you have to get yours repaired?

@Spooderman-b8o 3 ай бұрын

@@xamava bro 0 times, only did a battery replacement

@Spooderman-b8o 3 ай бұрын

@@xamava Bro actually my father bought zenfone 6 known as 6z in India 2019 and he bought a oneplus open in 2023 and gave it to me and my crush and every one got Damm impressed from its flip camera. It was the second last zenfone that was launched by Asus in India, after zenfone 8 (8z India).

@xamava 3 ай бұрын

@@Spooderman-b8o damn I must be doing something wrong I had to replace that camera motor twice lmfao

@NCcruz666 3 ай бұрын

as always, great review!!!!

@LX_B 3 ай бұрын

What is the difference between Rog 8 and Zenfone 11 ultra? Asus has gone insane apparently

@Parallel_ 3 ай бұрын

Outside of the design, nothing. (And the design seems pretty close anyway!)

@farthurf.5221 3 ай бұрын

@@Parallel_ dual USB C 3.2 😅 and some matrix led other just same

@Parallel_ 3 ай бұрын

@@farthurf.5221 ah yes, I forget the extra USB port! Good shout

@ALienJeff 3 ай бұрын

If they were going to do this, why even make the ROG Phone 8 "mainstream"? 🤔

@Parallel_ 3 ай бұрын

@@ALienJeff yeah that's a fair point. The RoG Phone could have remained the overly gamer version with the Zenfone being the mainstream variant...

@user-tv4dz4vx9d 3 ай бұрын

I got my Xiaomi 14 ultra this morning from mi UK. You get the pad 6 and camera attachment accessories.

@Mike.Tech. 3 ай бұрын

I saw that. Also if you have points from the app you can get some money off. Was thinking about it to replace my S23 Ultra. How is it?

@dimancor2925 3 ай бұрын

Once I bought an Asus Transformer Pad tf101g and it turned out to have broken pixels, fortunately it was immediately replaced. A few years later, I bought an Asus Zenphone 5z and it also turned out to have broken pixels, but this time there was no replacement and I returned the money)

@BozQ 3 ай бұрын

I suppose why not many people go for the standard compact ZenFone is the short update cycle. 2 years OS updates and 3 years security is lacking behind most other brands. Quite disappointing to learn it's only the "ultra" variant this year.

@playerzking 3 ай бұрын

and Asus also locked the bootloader. No custom ROM=no love for the community... a downward spiral

@vijeykumar7429 3 ай бұрын

If this is the "Ultra", then surely a regular version follows right? (Hopefully small sized)

@WhenANoobPlaysgames 3 ай бұрын

that 2 years of software support is preventing me from buying another zenfone my last one was zenfone 5z

@pixelgaming7261 3 ай бұрын

13:42 If the ROG Phone 8 Pro is anything to go by, the wireless charging coil is very high up the phone, so that could be why. Try turning it sideways. Also, you forgot to mention, Asus no longer includes a charger in the box. 15:42 Because it isn't as ultra wide as a lot of other phones' ultrawides. 17:42 Couldn't the Zenfone 9 shoot 4K selfie video? Another alternative is the Nubia Z60 Ultra.

@theompman 3 ай бұрын

Give me one good reason why anyone would skip the oneplus 12 (or even 11) to get the ZF11U. I have the ZF10 and tbh, i'm only kinda impressed by its size. If you set it against the iphone mini, it's size is not even that impressive. Ultra fast though.

@pokvirus5705 3 ай бұрын

As a head phone jack user i need this

@solo451 3 ай бұрын

The first time that i saw the phone i immediately realized that it looks like the ROG phone 8 but without all those gaming features. I wish they didn't remove the side charging port so that they can still use the ROG aerocooler X but i am not happy with their decision to follow ROG tracks on design and overall specs.

@MrOrtmeier 3 ай бұрын

2 years of OS updates for that money? No way! Even freaking Sony gives you 3 updates typically!! Rather get a Samsung S24 or S24 plus and get 4 years OS updates, 5 years security, fantastic warranty and support, 1 hour walk-in repairs and loads of cool accessories on the market....plus better cameras

@jordanjackson8873 3 ай бұрын

The s24 and s24+ will receive 7 years of software & security updates.

@Dannn19 3 ай бұрын

samsung galaxy s24 series have 7 years of OS updates, where did you get that 4 years?

@MrOrtmeier 3 ай бұрын

@@Dannn19 Yes you are correct. My mistake

@mystichr. 3 ай бұрын

Can u please please do a comparison review between nubia z60 pro and Asus Zenfone 11 ultra..please please. They both came out recently.

@zico352 3 ай бұрын

I really like the way you talk sir

@jon-eg6be 3 ай бұрын

Apparently the regular zenfone 11 was listed in Google Play Console

@Saji_0 3 ай бұрын

wait what? no small regular zenfone 11, they really evolve backwards, I really love compact phone, I plan to upgrade my old lg phone to zenfone because of the compactness, now I would probably go for the last gen

@Nedlius 3 ай бұрын

I'm definitely picking up the 10 myself

@Dew4lk 3 ай бұрын

Just go for s23/24, same size but more years of OS upgrades. Or consider pixel 8.

@Saji_0 3 ай бұрын

@@Dew4lk on samsung I hate exynos chip (they only sell exynos in my country), maybe I'll look into pixel phone

@Dew4lk 3 ай бұрын

@@Saji_0 pixel currently uses rebranded exynos, rumours has it that will change with pixel 10. In the meantime you could look at s23 (or other options) if you dont like exynos. It should have Snapdragon worldwide.

@GlynTaylor 3 ай бұрын

Why 😭😭😭😭 I miss that red godliness. Those camera bumps 😍😭 RIP Zenphone

@user-er9hq8dc7t 3 ай бұрын

J’aime beaucoup ce zenfone 11 ❤👌

@laoma4131 3 ай бұрын

Headphone jack vs Software Updates hmm hard one to decide. It is also a bit big for me!

@gizmo6746 3 ай бұрын

Can you do like an award episode, judging on price/quality . I'm having trouble choosing what phone to buy.

@el_ibacache 3 ай бұрын

So last year, when they denied they'd kill Zenfone, it was more like let it bleed out. Why would you get a ZF11U at this point. It's a skinned version of the ROG and does not justify its price for the 6.7+ inch category. S24+ offers more value and OS support.....truly sad

@Caleb653 3 ай бұрын

I like the wallpaper

@veryscousemike7822 3 ай бұрын

Is that a Hazbin Hotel wallpaper? Looks similar in animation style

@RavenousTactix 3 ай бұрын

With compact phones they at least had a unique selling point. With that I can go and buy me a one Plus instead. Sorry ASUS, I think we are done now💔

@ShaunaJagan 3 ай бұрын

17:12 WAIT, NO 4K ON THE FRONTAL CAMERA??? even my Zenfone 9 has! Definitely strange to say at least..

@igorS92 3 ай бұрын

Everyone is so sad because it got bigger, yet again none of you bought the 10 or any other asus phone what so ever.

@konkeydong6907 3 ай бұрын

Its been proven time and time again, the small fraction of the market that wants a small device just doesn't cut it for companies to justify making a small phone. Its just unfortunate how the phones we use are shaped by the majority of the market.

@stickergamer 3 ай бұрын

Although I'm disappointed in Asus for not releasing a smaller version of the phone, at the very least they still included then 3.5mm jack which I still use on a daily basis.

@Reconseal4050 3 ай бұрын

You are better off sticking with the Zenfone 10 or buying one when the price goes down. The classic compact look with a ton of horsepower is long gone. But bear in mind that ASUS did this since there was a major restructuring in their department last year.

@mikiswordbreaker4805 3 ай бұрын

That background audio play tho..next update Google would likely make Asus remove that feature..like how Google made Xiaomi removed the same feature on their MIUI..now HyperOS..

@Mini_Samir 3 ай бұрын

Samsung A55 Review?

@IlijaUrosevic 3 ай бұрын

Was it confirmed that there will be no small version? Maybe summer like last few years?

@markedwards7109 3 ай бұрын

One Plus would be a better option no in terms of power because of the cooling system plus better cameras?

@animatedlife5768 23 күн бұрын

13:42 you got a very cute meow-meow, I absolutely adore meow-meows.❤

@therealcjc 3 ай бұрын

Is that Charlie from Hazbin Hotel?

@NurseAmamiya 3 ай бұрын

Yup

@RaginYak 3 ай бұрын

finally ! getting zenphone 11 🎉🎉🎉

@green9227 3 ай бұрын

Does this phone support mmwave 5g?

@christopher480 3 ай бұрын

does it have a headphone jack or take a microsd card?

@narender9968 3 ай бұрын

It's launch in india ?

@sTOPzTARINGAlright 3 ай бұрын

Just when I was gearing up to get the compact phone as using massive phones is makinh no sense to me anymore

@MasterKoala777 3 ай бұрын

The Zen Master at the corner, at 10:01

@dailytiktok2087 3 ай бұрын

They should make a lite version of this phone (with around same large size screen) for around $400. That would be amazing but I don't think that's going to happen 😢

@ILLRICARDO 3 ай бұрын

How does it handle hen¥ai??

@wowmawc 3 ай бұрын

Torn between this one and the oneplus 12. The headphone jack on this one is 🎉 but that software support... Lol

@ThirdRock777 3 ай бұрын

Sad that they left the compact phone league, which they werr known for, for this. :/ Hope they bring it back.

@stanky6131 3 ай бұрын

"You either die a villain" or something idk 🤷‍♂️

@cl114c0777498d 3 ай бұрын

So it's just another giant phone in a sea of giant phones, with no particular reason to choose it over any others with better cameras or better software support? Cool cool. Good product decision probably.

@Real_ACL 3 ай бұрын

Asus nevermore, gave them a chance with the zf8 but my device now is no longer being updated. The last security patch is from nov23, and they also killed the bootloader unlock app. I now have a glorified "flagship" that is virtually dead.

@user-hu8xb7bb4d 2 ай бұрын

latest chip + stock android ＝ insane responsiveness

@parrotyee 3 ай бұрын

Every release since ZenFone 9 I said I'd get the next one if it's like the Samsung S10E - I haven't changed phones still lol

@subspaceanomaly 3 ай бұрын

same. just replaced the battery, will try and keep the s10e going a few more years, still works fine

@abamlong5064 3 ай бұрын

Ultra instinct next😊

@upashah 25 күн бұрын

When a headphone jack was mentioned, it more or less sold me. 😅

@rqmld 3 ай бұрын

Yo cool looking smartwatch, what brand is that?

@ChrisJohannsen 3 ай бұрын

Xiaomi watch s3

@udaykumarediga6683 3 ай бұрын

Next hmd 3310 5G unboxing july

@user-iu5tm8fu3u 3 ай бұрын

What wallpaper are you using?

@adrian4mani 3 ай бұрын

charlie from hazbin hotel

@odice 3 ай бұрын

Asus is not ready for normal phones, it's lacking the essentials camera quality, longevity with OS updates. You can overlook that on a gaming phone, but not in a day to day phone

@hasnibrahiti 3 ай бұрын

Next. Sony Xperia 1 Mark VI. 😊❤

@sydguitar99 3 ай бұрын

One thing the Chinese companies can't do is compete with Samsung when it comes to software support wish justifies the price in my opinion because it also helps the device retain its value

@nssimpson 3 ай бұрын

Hopefully the discontinued Zenfone 10 will start to drop in price. At least I know that model is the best compact phone too.

@Parallel_ 3 ай бұрын

I really like this but it's literally the Rog Phone 8 without the gamer design?

@harutori790 3 ай бұрын

what's the difference with rog phone 8 ? 🤔

@lasvista2tech 3 ай бұрын

No cringe gaming features

@3mar00ss6 3 ай бұрын

headphone jack ✅ removable storage ❌ desktop mode ❌ conclusion e-waste

@Nedlius 3 ай бұрын

After seeing this, I will definitely be picking up the Zenfone 10 as my next phone

@camotech1314 3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@camotech1314 3 ай бұрын

Might as well get the Xiaomi 14 at this point

@Nedlius 3 ай бұрын

@@camotech1314nah, I need the headphone jack

@mrarivalee 3 ай бұрын

me too

@SALSN 3 ай бұрын

I was hoping it would be a bit smaller but it is way larger..?! I'm out, getting a different model next time!

@sashamocni4933 3 ай бұрын

The beast worth every pound 😍

@crossfader4617 3 ай бұрын

beast ?! what have you smoked ? 🙄🤔

@fabiojunio9415 3 ай бұрын

Não mesmo!

@juqqq4717 21 күн бұрын

I was still waiting for a compact phone that supports fast charging but buying zenfone 10 now I'll get only 1 year of updates? Daaaaaam