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