Head to head

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads 10 to 4 on the 14 rankable specs and costs $900 less, which makes it the straightforward pick.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Weight: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 224 g (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02); Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold lists 257 g (9.07 oz) (Google sheet, 2026-09-02).
Size: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 6.78 inches (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02); Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold lists 8.0 inches unfolded (6.3 inches folded) (Google sheet, 2026-09-02).
Chipset: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02); Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold lists Google Tensor G4 (4 nm, Titan M2 security coprocessor) (Google sheet, 2026-09-02).
Max optical zoom: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 3x optical (30x digital HyperClarity zoom) (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02); Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold lists 5x optical zoom (up to 20x Super Res Zoom) (Google sheet, 2026-09-02).
Capacity: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 5,500 mAh (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02); Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold lists 4,650 mAh (Google sheet, 2026-09-02).

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Straight answer

Overall: 10 to 4

Buy the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Leads 10 of 14 rankable overall specs; Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold takes 4.
Weight: 224 g vs 257 g
Capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 4,650 mAh
It is also $900 cheaper.

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

10 ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra14 rankable of 48 specsGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold 4

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

No stylusrow
No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Trips:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · NoTrips:Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold · No
No headphone jackrow
Wired headphones need a USB-C dongle.
Clear:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · Yes (3.5 mm Hi-Res audio output)Trips:Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold · No
No charger in the boxrow
Budget another $20 to $40 for a fast charger.
Trips:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · NoTrips:Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold · No
Under 5 years of OS updatesrow
Security patches stop sooner and resale value falls faster.
Trips:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · 2 major OS updates + 4 years security p…Clear:Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold · 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Feat…
Not IP68row
Less dust and water protection than an IP68 rival.
Clear:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · IP68 (1.5 m / 30 min)Trips:Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold · IPX8 water resistant
No microSD slotrow
Storage is fixed at what you buy.
Trips:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · NoTrips:Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold · No

At a glance

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

5 of 6 differ

Weight

ASUS

224 g

Google

257 g (9.07 oz)

Size

ASUS

6.78 inches

Google

8.0 inches unfolded (6.3 inches folded)

Chipset≠

ASUS

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)

Google

Google Tensor G4 (4 nm, Titan M2 security coprocessor)

RAMsame

ASUS

16 GB LPDDR5X

Google

16 GB LPDDR5X

Max optical zoom

ASUS

3x optical (30x digital HyperClarity zoom)

Google

5x optical zoom (up to 20x Super Res Zoom)

Capacity

ASUS

5,500 mAh

Google

4,650 mAh

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

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

Post-Purchase Truths

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.

Google: 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 Zenfone 11 Ultra$89910 wins

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold$1,7994 wins

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

44 of 48 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Body

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Body specifications. Middle column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, right column is Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Dimensions	163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm	Folded: 155.2 × 77.1 × 10.5 mm / Unfolded: 155.2 × 150.2 × 5.1 mm
Weight	224 g (wins this row: lower)	257 g (9.07 oz)
Build	Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, matte glass back, aluminum frame	Aerospace-grade high-strength aluminum alloy hinge with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back
Water / dust rating	IP68 (1.5 m / 30 min)	IPX8 water resistant
Colors	Skyline Blue, Eternal Black, Misty Grey, Desert Sand	Porcelain, Obsidian
Stylus	No	No

Display

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Display specifications. Middle column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, right column is Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Type	LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz for gaming	Inner: 8.0" Super Actua Flex LTPO OLED / Cover: 6.3" Actua OLED
Size	6.78 inches	8.0 inches unfolded (6.3 inches folded) (wins this row: higher)
Resolution	1080 × 2400 (FHD+)	Inner: 2076 × 2152 (373 ppi) / Cover: 2424 × 1080 (422 ppi) (wins this row: higher)
Pixel density	~388 ppi (wins this row: higher)	373 ppi inner / 422 ppi cover
Refresh rate	1–120 Hz LTPO (up to 144 Hz in Game Genie)	120 Hz (1–120Hz LTPO on both inner and cover displays)
Peak brightness	2,500 nits peak / 1,600 nits HBM	2,700 nits peak on both displays / 1,600 nits HDR (wins this row: higher)
HDR	HDR10	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Ultra Thin Glass (inner) / Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover)
Always-on display	Yes	Yes (with At a Glance)

Platform

5 differences

Platform specifications. Middle column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, right column is Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Operating system	Android 14 with ZenUI	Android 15
Software support	2 major OS updates + 4 years security patches	7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Feature Drops
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)	Google Tensor G4 (4 nm, Titan M2 security coprocessor)
CPU	8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 5× A720 + 2× A520)	8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 3× Cortex-A720 + 4× Cortex-A520)
GPU	Adreno 750	Mali-G715 MC7

Memory

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Memory specifications. Middle column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, right column is Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
RAM	16 GB LPDDR5X	16 GB LPDDR5X
Storage	512 GB UFS 4.0 (wins this row: higher)	256 GB
Storage options	256 GB / 512 GB	256 GB, 512 GB
microSD	No	No

Rear camera

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Rear camera specifications. Middle column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, right column is Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Main	50 MP Sony IMX890, f/1.9, 24 mm, 6-Axis Gimbal OIS 3.0 (wins this row: higher)	48 MP Quad PD (f/1.7, 25mm, 1/2.0", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS)
Ultrawide	13 MP, f/2.2, 120° free-form lens (wins this row: higher)	10.5 MP (f/2.2, 127° FOV, Dual Pixel PDAF, macro focus)
Telephoto	32 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS (wins this row: higher)	10.8 MP 5x optical periscope (f/3.1, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 20x Super Res Zoom)
Max optical zoom	3x optical (30x digital HyperClarity zoom)	5x optical zoom (up to 20x Super Res Zoom) (wins this row: higher)
Stabilization	6-Axis Gimbal OIS on main + OIS on telephoto	OIS on main camera and 5x periscope telephoto
Video	8K 24 fps, 4K 30/60 fps with Gimbal Stabilization	4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 24/30/60 fps

Front camera

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Front camera specifications. Middle column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, right column is Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Selfie camera	32 MP RGBW sensor, f/2.5 (wins this row: higher)	Inner: 10 MP / Cover: 10 MP Dual PD (f/2.2, 87° FOV)
Selfie video	1080p 30 fps	4K at 30/60 fps (both inner and cover cameras)

Battery & charging

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Battery & charging specifications. Middle column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, right column is Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Capacity	5,500 mAh (wins this row: higher)	4,650 mAh
Wired chargingNot on the official sheet	65 W HyperCharge (100% in 39 min) (wins this row: higher)	21W wired fast charging (USB-PD 3.0)
Wireless charging	15 W Qi wireless	7.5W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless	10 W reverse wired	No
Charger in box	No	No

Audio

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Audio specifications. Middle column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, right column is Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Speakers	Dual stereo speakers with Dirac Virtuo audio	Spatial Audio stereo speakers
Headphone jack	Yes (3.5 mm Hi-Res audio output) (wins this row: has it)	No

Connectivity

6 differences

Connectivity specifications. Middle column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, right column is Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Cellular	5G (sub-6)	5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be tri-band)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless	Bluetooth 5.3
NFC	Yes	Yes (Google Wallet)
USB	USB-C 2.0 (side display/charging)	USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort video out)
SIM	Dual nano-SIM	Single Nano-SIM + eSIM (Dual SIM support)

Features

3 differences

Features specifications. Middle column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, right column is Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Biometrics	In-display fingerprint sensor + Face unlock	Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor + Face Unlock on both screens
Extra controls	Game Genie gaming overlay toolbar	None
Standout features	6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal 3.0, 3.5mm jack, AI Call Translator, AI Transcript	8.0" Super Actua Flex inner display, Google AI photography (Add Me, Best Take, Magic Editor), Split-Screen Multitasking, Satellite SOS

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

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra source Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold source

Which one should you buy

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 →

Pick this one if

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Ultra-thin foldable with 8.0-inch Super Actua Flex inner display, 6.3-inch Actua cover display, Google Tensor G4 chip, 16GB RAM, and Google AI.

Huge 8.0-inch Super Actua Flex folding screen (brightest on any foldable up to 2,700 nits)
Ultra-thin 10.5mm folded profile with fluid gearless hinge
7 full years of Android OS and security Feature Drops with 16GB RAM standard

What you give up

Cameras use smaller sensors than traditional Pixel 9 Pro to fit the thin chassis
21W wired charging is slower than competitors

Full Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold specs →

Best for each use

Photos

Camera first: zoom reach, sensors, stabilisation and video

For photos, buy the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Leads 4 of 5 rankable photos specs; Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold takes 1.
Main: 50 MP Sony IMX890, f/1.9, 24 mm, 6-Axis… vs 48 MP Quad PD
Ultrawide: 13 MP, f/2.2, 120° free-form lens vs 10.5 MP
It is also $900 cheaper.

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 4,650 mAh
Wired charging: 65 W HyperCharge vs 21W wired fast charging
It is also $900 cheaper.

Games & video

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

For games & video, buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable games & video specs.
Size: 8.0 inches unfolded vs 6.78 inches
Peak brightness: 2,700 nits peak on both displays / 1,600… vs 2,500 nits peak / 1,600 nits HBM
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is $900 cheaper. Pay the difference only if size 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.

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra spec sheet Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra ↗ · Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra costs $900 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

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

Which is better for photos, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

For photos, buy the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra. Leads 4 of 5 rankable photos specs; Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold takes 1. Main: 50 MP Sony IMX890, f/1.9, 24 mm, 6-Axis… vs 48 MP Quad PD

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 48 specs tracked here, 34 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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