Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads 9 to 3 on the 12 rankable specs, but Samsung Galaxy S24 costs $100 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Weight: Samsung Galaxy S24 lists 167 g (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 224 g (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).
Size: Samsung Galaxy S24 lists 6.2 inches (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 6.78 inches (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).
Chipset: Samsung Galaxy S24 lists Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).
RAM: Samsung Galaxy S24 lists 8 GB (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 16 GB LPDDR5X (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).
Max optical zoom: Samsung Galaxy S24 lists 3x optical (30x digital Space Zoom) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 3x optical (30x digital HyperClarity zoom) (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).

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Buying for

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Straight answer

Overall: 3 to 9

Buy the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Leads 9 of 12 rankable overall specs; Samsung Galaxy S24 takes 3.
Size: 6.78 inches vs 6.2 inches
RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 8 GB
Samsung Galaxy S24 is $100 cheaper. Pay the difference only if size matters to you.

Check first: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has under 5 years of OS updates. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

3 Samsung Galaxy S2412 rankable of 48 specsASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 9

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

No stylusrow
No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Trips:Samsung Galaxy S24 · NoTrips:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · No
No headphone jackrow
Wired headphones need a USB-C dongle.
Trips:Samsung Galaxy S24 · NoClear:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · Yes (3.5 mm Hi-Res audio output)
No charger in the boxrow
Budget another $20 to $40 for a fast charger.
Trips:Samsung Galaxy S24 · NoTrips:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · No
Under 5 years of OS updatesrow
Security patches stop sooner and resale value falls faster.
Clear:Samsung Galaxy S24 · 7 major OS updates + 7 years security p…Trips:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · 2 major OS updates + 4 years security p…
No microSD slotrow
Storage is fixed at what you buy.
Trips:Samsung Galaxy S24 · NoTrips:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · No

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

6 of 6 differ

Weight

Samsung

167 g

ASUS

224 g

Size

Samsung

6.2 inches

ASUS

6.78 inches

Chipset≠

Samsung

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)

ASUS

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)

RAM

Samsung

8 GB

ASUS

16 GB LPDDR5X

Max optical zoom≠

Samsung

3x optical (30x digital Space Zoom)

ASUS

3x optical (30x digital HyperClarity zoom)

Capacity

Samsung

4,000 mAh

ASUS

5,500 mAh

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

Samsung Galaxy S24

Upfront list price$799

Essential add-ons (25W USB-C charging brick (no charger in box))+$25

3-Year Estimated Total$824

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra

Upfront list price$899

3-Year Estimated Total$899

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

Samsung: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Packaging contains only a Type-C cable; high-speed wall charging bricks must be purchased separately if you do not already own one.

ASUS: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Packaging contains only a Type-C cable; high-speed wall charging bricks must be purchased separately if you do not already own one.

Samsung Galaxy S24$7993 wins

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra$8999 wins

Body Display Platform Memory Rear camera Front camera Battery & charging Audio Connectivity Features

39 of 48 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Body

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Body specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Dimensions	147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm	163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm
Weight	167 g (wins this row: lower)	224 g
Build	Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back, Armor Aluminum 2 frame	Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, matte glass back, aluminum frame
Water / dust rating	IP68 (1.5 m / 30 min)	IP68 (1.5 m / 30 min)
Colors	Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow	Skyline Blue, Eternal Black, Misty Grey, Desert Sand
Stylus	No	No

Display

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Display specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Type	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X	LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz for gaming
Size	6.2 inches	6.78 inches (wins this row: higher)
Resolution	1080 × 2340 (FHD+)	1080 × 2400 (FHD+)
Pixel density	~416 ppi (wins this row: higher)	~388 ppi
Refresh rate	1–120 Hz LTPO	1–120 Hz LTPO (up to 144 Hz in Game Genie)
Peak brightness	2,600 nits peak (wins this row: higher)	2,500 nits peak / 1,600 nits HBM
HDR	HDR10+	HDR10
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Always-on display	Yes	Yes

Platform

3 differences

Platform specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Operating system	Android 14, One UI 6.1	Android 14 with ZenUI
Software support	7 major OS updates + 7 years security patches	2 major OS updates + 4 years security patches
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU	8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 5× A720 + 2× A520)	8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 5× A720 + 2× A520)
GPU	Adreno 750	Adreno 750

Memory

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Memory specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
RAM	8 GB	16 GB LPDDR5X (wins this row: higher)
Storage	128 GB UFS 3.1	512 GB UFS 4.0 (wins this row: higher)
Storage options	128 GB / 256 GB	256 GB / 512 GB
microSD	No	No

Rear camera

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Rear camera specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Main	50 MP, f/1.8, 24 mm, 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS	50 MP Sony IMX890, f/1.9, 24 mm, 6-Axis Gimbal OIS 3.0
Ultrawide	12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120°	13 MP, f/2.2, 120° free-form lens (wins this row: higher)
Telephoto	10 MP, f/2.4, 67 mm, 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS	32 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS (wins this row: higher)
Max optical zoom	3x optical (30x digital Space Zoom)	3x optical (30x digital HyperClarity zoom)
Stabilization	OIS on main and telephoto lenses	6-Axis Gimbal OIS on main + OIS on telephoto
Video	8K 30 fps, 4K 60 fps, 1080p 240 fps	8K 24 fps, 4K 30/60 fps with Gimbal Stabilization

Front camera

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Front camera specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Selfie camera	12 MP, f/2.2, 26 mm, Dual Pixel PDAF	32 MP RGBW sensor, f/2.5 (wins this row: higher)
Selfie video	4K 60 fps	1080p 30 fps

Battery & charging

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Battery & charging specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Capacity	4,000 mAh	5,500 mAh (wins this row: higher)
Wired chargingNot on the official sheet	25 W fast wired (50% in 30 min)	65 W HyperCharge (100% in 39 min) (wins this row: higher)
Wireless charging	15 W Fast Wireless	15 W Qi wireless
Reverse wireless	4.5 W Wireless PowerShare	10 W reverse wired
Charger in box	No	No

Audio

leads 1-0

Audio specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Speakers	Stereo speakers tuned by AKG	Dual stereo speakers with Dirac Virtuo audio
Headphone jack	No	Yes (3.5 mm Hi-Res audio output) (wins this row: has it)

Connectivity

5 differences

Connectivity specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Cellular	5G (sub-6 + mmWave)	5G (sub-6)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	USB-C 3.2 Gen 1	USB-C 2.0 (side display/charging)
SIM	Dual nano-SIM + eSIM	Dual nano-SIM

Features

3 differences

Features specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy S24, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Biometrics	Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint + Face unlock	In-display fingerprint sensor + Face unlock
Extra controls	Power and Volume keys	Game Genie gaming overlay toolbar
Standout features	Circle to Search, Live Translate, Note Assist, Samsung DeX	6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal 3.0, 3.5mm jack, AI Call Translator, AI Transcript

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

Samsung Galaxy S24 source ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

Samsung Galaxy S24

Compact Android powerhouse with 6.2-inch 120Hz LTPO display, 3x telephoto, and Galaxy AI suite.

Extremely lightweight and compact 167g pocket-friendly design
Dedicated 3x optical telephoto camera on a base model
Bright 2,600 nit 1-120Hz LTPO display

What you give up

Charging capped at 25W wired
Base model starts with 128GB UFS 3.1 storage

Full Samsung Galaxy S24 specs →

Pick this one if

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra

Large-screen flagship with 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 3.0, 3.5mm audio jack, and 5500mAh battery.

Built-in 3.5mm headphone jack with Hi-Res Audio certification
6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 3.0 for silky video recording
Massive 5,500 mAh battery with 65W HyperCharge

What you give up

Software support limited to 2 OS updates and 4 years security
Telephoto camera performance trails Samsung/Apple in low light

Full ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra specs →

Best for each use

Photos

Camera first: zoom reach, sensors, stabilisation and video

For photos, buy the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Leads 3 of 3 rankable photos specs.
Ultrawide: 13 MP, f/2.2, 120° free-form lens vs 12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120°
Telephoto: 32 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS vs 10 MP, f/2.4, 67 mm, 3x optical zoom, PDAF,…
Samsung Galaxy S24 is $100 cheaper. Pay the difference only if ultrawide matters to you.

Battery & updates

All-day battery, fast top-ups and years of software support

For battery & updates, buy the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable battery & updates specs.
Capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
Wired charging: 65 W HyperCharge vs 25 W fast wired
Samsung Galaxy S24 is $100 cheaper. Pay the difference only if capacity matters to you.

Games & video

Games and streaming: chip, refresh rate, brightness, speakers

For games & video, buy the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Leads 2 of 3 rankable games & video specs; Samsung Galaxy S24 takes 1.
RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 8 GB
Size: 6.78 inches vs 6.2 inches
Samsung Galaxy S24 is $100 cheaper. Pay the difference only if ram matters to you.

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

Samsung Galaxy S24 spec sheet ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: Samsung Galaxy S24 ↗ · ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Samsung Galaxy S24 or the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy S24 costs $100 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the Samsung Galaxy S24 or ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?

Both has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.

Which is better for photos, the Samsung Galaxy S24 or the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?

For photos, buy the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra. Leads 3 of 3 rankable photos specs. Ultrawide: 13 MP, f/2.2, 120° free-form lens vs 12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120°

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 48 specs tracked here, 36 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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