Google Pixel 9 vs ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
The Google Pixel 9 scores 7.4 in our rating, and the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra scores 7.7. The Google Pixel 9 leads in design and software support, while the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is ahead in performance, camera, battery and value for money. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 9 cost $100.99 less ($799 vs $899.99). The Google Pixel 9 is the newer phone, announced Aug 13, 2024.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 9
- Brighter screen 2,700 nits vs 2,500 nits
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 2 years
- Lower launch price $799 vs $899.99
- Newer model Aug 13, 2024 vs Mar 14, 2024
- Lighter 198 g vs 225 g
- Thinner 8.5 mm vs 8.9 mm
Why choose the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Bigger battery 5,500 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
- Faster wired charging 65 W vs 27 W
- Bigger screen 6.78 inches vs 6.3 inches
- Higher refresh rate 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- More RAM 12 GB / 16 GB vs 12 GB
- More storage 256 GB / 512 GB vs 128 GB / 256 GB
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 9ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Overall
7.4
7.7
Display
8.0
8.1
Performance
6.2
7.5
Camera
7.3
7.5
Battery
5.5
6.7
Design
8.6
8.2
Software support
9.2
5.0
Value for money
4.1
5.1
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 9ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Size
6.3 inches
6.78 inches
Type
OLED, Actua
OLED, Samsung Flexible AMOLED
Resolution
1080 × 2424 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
422 ppi
388 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
144 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
2,700 nits
2,500 nits
HDR
—
HDR10
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 9ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.1 GHz
3.3 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 750
RAM
12 GB
12 GB / 16 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 9ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
50 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.56"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
13 MP
Telephoto
—
32 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
—
3×
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
4K@60
8K@24
Front camera
10.5 MP
32 MP
Front video
4K@60
1080p@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 9ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Capacity
4,700 mAh
5,500 mAh
Wired charging
27 W
65 W
Wireless charging
15 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
—
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 9ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Dimensions
152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
198 g
225 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Skyline Blue, Eternal Black, Misty Grey, Desert Sand, Verdure Green
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 9ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✓ Yes
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 9ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 14
Interface
—
Zen UI
OS updates
7 years
2 years
Security updates
7 years
4 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 9ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Announced
Aug 13, 2024
Mar 14, 2024
Released
Aug 22, 2024
Mar 15, 2024
Status
Discontinued
Released
US launch price
$799
$899.99
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