Head to head

Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra

Xiaomi 14 Ultra leads 9 to 3 on the 12 rankable specs, but ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra costs $500 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Weight: Xiaomi 14 Ultra lists 219.8 g (Xiaomi sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 224 g (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).
Size: Xiaomi 14 Ultra lists 6.73 inches (Xiaomi sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 6.78 inches (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).
Max optical zoom: Xiaomi 14 Ultra lists 5x optical (up to 120x digital) (Xiaomi sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 3x optical (30x digital HyperClarity zoom) (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).
Capacity: Xiaomi 14 Ultra lists 5,000 mAh (5,300 mAh CN model) (Xiaomi sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 5,500 mAh (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).
Dimensions: Xiaomi 14 Ultra lists 161.4 × 75.3 × 9.2 mm (Xiaomi sheet, 2026-09-02); ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02).

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Straight answer

Overall: 9 to 3

Buy the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Leads 9 of 12 rankable overall specs; ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra takes 3.
Weight: 219.8 g vs 224 g
Max optical zoom: 5x optical vs 3x optical
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is $500 cheaper. Pay the difference only if weight matters to you.

Check first: the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has no headphone jack. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

9 Xiaomi 14 Ultra12 rankable of 48 specsASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 3

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

No stylusrow
No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Trips:Xiaomi 14 Ultra · NoTrips:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · No
No headphone jackrow
Wired headphones need a USB-C dongle.
Trips:Xiaomi 14 Ultra · 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.
Clear:Xiaomi 14 Ultra · Yes (90W adapter in box)Trips:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · No
Under 5 years of OS updatesrow
Security patches stop sooner and resale value falls faster.
Trips:Xiaomi 14 Ultra · 4 major Android OS updates + 5 years se…Trips:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · 2 major OS updates + 4 years security p…
No microSD slotrow
Storage is fixed at what you buy.
Trips:Xiaomi 14 Ultra · NoTrips:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · No

At a glance

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

4 of 6 differ

Weight

Xiaomi

219.8 g

ASUS

224 g

Size

Xiaomi

6.73 inches

ASUS

6.78 inches

Chipsetsame

Xiaomi

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)

ASUS

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)

RAMsame

Xiaomi

16 GB LPDDR5X

ASUS

16 GB LPDDR5X

Max optical zoom

Xiaomi

5x optical (up to 120x digital)

ASUS

3x optical (30x digital HyperClarity zoom)

Capacity

Xiaomi

5,000 mAh (5,300 mAh CN model)

ASUS

5,500 mAh

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

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

Post-Purchase Truths

Xiaomi: 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.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra$1,3999 wins

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra$8993 wins

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

35 of 48 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Body

leads 1-0

Body specifications. Middle column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Dimensions	161.4 × 75.3 × 9.2 mm	163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm
Weight	219.8 g (wins this row: lower)	224 g
Build	Xiaomi Shield Glass front, vegan leather back, aluminum 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	Black, White	Skyline Blue, Eternal Black, Misty Grey, Desert Sand
Stylus	No	No

Display

leads 3-1

Display specifications. Middle column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Type	LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors	LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz for gaming
Size	6.73 inches	6.78 inches (wins this row: higher)
Resolution	1440 × 3200 (WQHD+) (wins this row: higher)	1080 × 2400 (FHD+)
Pixel density	~522 ppi (wins this row: higher)	~388 ppi
Refresh rate	1–120 Hz dynamic	1–120 Hz LTPO (up to 144 Hz in Game Genie)
Peak brightness	3,000 nits peak (wins this row: higher)	2,500 nits peak / 1,600 nits HBM
HDR	Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10
Protection	Xiaomi Shield Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Always-on display	Yes	Yes

Platform

2 differences

Platform specifications. Middle column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Operating system	HyperOS based on Android 14	Android 14 with ZenUI
Software support	4 major Android OS updates + 5 years security	2 major OS updates + 4 years security patches
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (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

1 differences

Memory specifications. Middle column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
RAM	16 GB LPDDR5X	16 GB LPDDR5X
Storage	512 GB UFS 4.0	512 GB UFS 4.0
Storage options	512 GB / 1 TB	256 GB / 512 GB
microSD	No	No

Rear camera

leads 3-0

Rear camera specifications. Middle column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Main	50 MP 1-inch Sony LYT-900, f/1.63–f/4.0 variable aperture, 23 mm, OIS	50 MP Sony IMX890, f/1.9, 24 mm, 6-Axis Gimbal OIS 3.0
Ultrawide	50 MP Leica, f/1.8, 12 mm, 122° FOV (wins this row: higher)	13 MP, f/2.2, 120° free-form lens
Telephoto	50 MP 3.2x optical (75 mm, f/1.8, OIS) + 50 MP 5x periscope (120 mm, f/2.5, OIS) (wins this row: higher)	32 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS
Max optical zoom	5x optical (up to 120x digital) (wins this row: higher)	3x optical (30x digital HyperClarity zoom)
Stabilization	OIS on main and both telephoto cameras	6-Axis Gimbal OIS on main + OIS on telephoto
Video	8K 24/30 fps, 4K 24/30/60/120 fps, 10-bit Log, Dolby Vision	8K 24 fps, 4K 30/60 fps with Gimbal Stabilization

Front camera

2 differences

Front camera specifications. Middle column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Selfie camera	32 MP, f/2.0, 22 mm	32 MP RGBW sensor, f/2.5
Selfie video	4K 60 fps	1080p 30 fps

Battery & charging

leads 2-1

Battery & charging specifications. Middle column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Capacity	5,000 mAh (5,300 mAh CN model)	5,500 mAh (wins this row: higher)
Wired chargingNot on the official sheet	90 W HyperCharge (100% in ~33 min) (wins this row: higher)	65 W HyperCharge (100% in 39 min)
Wireless charging	80 W wireless HyperCharge (100% in ~46 min)	15 W Qi wireless
Reverse wireless	10 W reverse wireless	10 W reverse wired
Charger in box	Yes (90W adapter in box) (wins this row: has it)	No

Audio

leads 1-0

Audio specifications. Middle column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Speakers	Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio	Dual stereo speakers with Dirac Virtuo audio
Headphone jack	No	Yes (3.5 mm Hi-Res audio output) (wins this row: has it)

Connectivity

2 differences

Connectivity specifications. Middle column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Cellular	5G (sub-6)	5G (sub-6)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.4	Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)	USB-C 2.0 (side display/charging)
SIM	Dual nano-SIM	Dual nano-SIM

Features

3 differences

Features specifications. Middle column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra, right column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Biometrics	Optical in-display fingerprint + AI Face Unlock	In-display fingerprint sensor + Face unlock
Extra controls	Optional Leica Photography Kit with physical shutter button	Game Genie gaming overlay toolbar
Standout features	Leica Summilux lenses, 1-inch sensor, Stepless variable aperture	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.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra source ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Grey import in the US; official in other regions. Photography juggernaut with 1-inch LYT-900 sensor, stepless variable aperture, and quad Leica camera array.

Quad 50MP Leica cameras with 1-inch stepless variable aperture
Exceptional manual photography and 8K log video controls
Bright C8 AMOLED display with 90W fast charging

What you give up

Bulky camera bump affects flat tabletop resting
HyperOS software has more bloatware than stock Android

Full Xiaomi 14 Ultra 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 Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Leads 3 of 3 rankable photos specs.
Max optical zoom: 5x optical vs 3x optical
Ultrawide: 50 MP Leica, f/1.8, 12 mm, 122° FOV vs 13 MP, f/2.2, 120° free-form lens
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is $500 cheaper. Pay the difference only if max optical zoom matters to you.

Battery & updates

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

For battery & updates, buy the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Leads 2 of 3 rankable battery & updates specs; ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra takes 1.
Wired charging: 90 W HyperCharge vs 65 W HyperCharge
Charger in box: Yes vs No
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is $500 cheaper. Pay the difference only if wired charging matters to you.

Games & video

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

Tied on games & video. ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is cheaper.

The 2 rankable games & video specs split 1 to 1.
Saves $500 at list price.

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.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra spec sheet ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: Xiaomi 14 Ultra ↗ · ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra costs $500 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra 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 Xiaomi 14 Ultra or the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?

For photos, buy the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Leads 3 of 3 rankable photos specs. Max optical zoom: 5x optical vs 3x optical

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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