Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra

IP68-rated body with no-nonsense design.

No charger in the box.

Other than that, we have nothing but praise for the Zenfone 11 Ultra. It is a superb device all around, worthy of rubbing shoulders with the best and most popular premium phones currently out there. Here's hoping it brings Asus some much-needed market...

Unique 6-axis stabilisation system ; Refreshingly customisable approach to Android ; All-day battery life

Massively overheats when playing demanding games ; Rather average camera setup ; Only 2 OS upgrades planned

The Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra removes the one USP of previous entries in the Zenfone series – the compact form factor. With this big-screen release, Asus struggles to stand out from the flagship competition, while overheating issues and a disappointing...

Powerful processor ; Stylish design ; Top notch videography

Older wireless charging ; Camera can feel over-sharpened ; Very little personality

The Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra is unquestionably a capable Android phone. Underneath, it's pretty much the same as the Asus ROG Phone 8, and we absolutely loved that! Here, you'll find a more refined personality which is competent, if a little devoid of...

Excellent battery life ; Top-notch performance ; Fully water and dust resistant

Inconsistent camera performance ; Doesn’t work on Verizon ; Heavy

Maybe if it had an outstanding camera or it had better network support in the US or, I don’t know, a thoughtful form factor unlike anything else on the market. The Zenfone 11 Ultra does plenty of things well but isn’t great in any one way. As it...

Strong performance ; Big and bright colour-accurate display ; Clean, thoughtful custom UI

Essentially a rebadged ROG Phone 8 ; Big and bulky ; Cameras are merely adequate for the money

The Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra is both an interesting direction for the company to take and a bit of a head-scratcher. Rather than give us an optimised and sized-up version of its recent Zenfone work, what we essentially have is a tweaked and rebadged ROG...

Superb performance ; Gorgeous 6.78-inch display ; Strong battery life ; Premium design

Not the best cameras ; Only two OS updates ; Big and bulky

The Zenfone 11 Ultra is a great all-rounder that undercuts Asus’ similar ROG Phone 8 Pro in price. Though there’s lots to like, the Ultra gives no clear reason to buy it over rivals, especially with limited software support.

Rapid performance and long-lasting battery ; Streamlined styling ; Effective video stabilisation

Cameras can’t compete with rival flagships ; Stiff competition at this price ; Off-centre USB port breaks accessory compatibility

A powerful and long-lasting Android phone – but with size no longer on its side, the Zenfone 11 Ultra lands in a sea of superior rivals.

Fast and snappy ; Super-bright display ; Great stereo speakers ; Headphone jack ; Good battery life ; Fast wired charging ; Gimbal image stabilization

Camera system not great ; Design might not be everyone's cup of tea ; Only two years of major OS updates ; Too similar to the ROG Phone 8

Nicely built ; Universal fast charging ; Good AI features ; Video stabilization and bokeh ; Sleek, stock-like software ; Handy back-tap gestures

Inconsistent cameras ; No 4K recording on all lenses ; So-so update policy

High level of performance ; Excellent battery life ; Future AI features

Slightly unexciting ; Crimes against spelling

An excellent phone... er, we mean fone, albeit one that lacks the ‘wow’ factor you see in other flagships. Conservatively designed but well-specced and responsive, this year’s ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has a bigger screen, thinner bezel and larger battery...