Head to head

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads 9 to 4 on the 13 rankable specs, but ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra costs $200 less.

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 XL lists 221 g (7.8 oz) (Google sheet, 2026-09-02).
Size: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 6.78 inches (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02); Google Pixel 9 Pro XL lists 6.8 inches (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 XL lists Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) + Titan M2 security coprocessor (Google sheet, 2026-09-02).
RAM: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra lists 16 GB LPDDR5X (ASUS sheet, 2026-09-02); Google Pixel 9 Pro XL lists 16GB (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 XL lists 5x optical (up to 30x Super Res Zoom, 20x Video Boost) (Google sheet, 2026-09-02).

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Straight answer

Overall: 4 to 9

Buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.

Leads 9 of 13 rankable overall specs; ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra takes 4.
Weight: 221 g vs 224 g
Size: 6.8 inches vs 6.78 inches
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is $200 cheaper. Pay the difference only if weight matters to you.

Check first: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has no headphone jack. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

4 ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra13 rankable of 48 specsGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL 9

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 XL · 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 XL · 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 XL · 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 XL · 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Feat…
No microSD slotrow
Storage is fixed at what you buy.
Trips:ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra · NoTrips:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL · No

At a glance

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

6 of 6 differ

Weight

ASUS

224 g

Google

221 g (7.8 oz)

Size

ASUS

6.78 inches

Google

6.8 inches

Chipset≠

ASUS

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)

Google

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

RAM≠

ASUS

16 GB LPDDR5X

Google

16GB

Max optical zoom

ASUS

3x optical (30x digital HyperClarity zoom)

Google

5x optical (up to 30x Super Res Zoom, 20x Video Boost)

Capacity

ASUS

5,500 mAh

Google

5,060 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$8994 wins

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL$1,0999 wins

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

42 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 XL.
Dimensions	163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm	162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm
Weight	224 g	221 g (7.8 oz) (wins this row: lower)
Build	Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, matte glass back, aluminum frame	Aerospace aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back
Water / dust rating	IP68 (1.5 m / 30 min)	IP68 water and dust resistance
Colors	Skyline Blue, Eternal Black, Misty Grey, Desert Sand	Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz
Stylus	No	No

Display

leads 4-0

Display specifications. Middle column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, right column is Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Type	LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz for gaming	Super Actua LTPO OLED
Size	6.78 inches	6.8 inches (wins this row: higher)
Resolution	1080 × 2400 (FHD+)	2992 × 1344 (wins this row: higher)
Pixel density	~388 ppi	486 ppi (wins this row: higher)
Refresh rate	1–120 Hz LTPO (up to 144 Hz in Game Genie)	120 Hz (1–120Hz Smooth Display)
Peak brightness	2,500 nits peak / 1,600 nits HBM	3,000 nits peak (2,000 nits HDR) (wins this row: higher)
HDR	HDR10	HDR10+, Ultra HDR
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Always-on display	Yes	Yes

Platform

5 differences

Platform specifications. Middle column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, right column is Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Operating system	Android 14 with ZenUI	Android 14 (with Gemini Nano)
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× 3.1 GHz 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 XL.
RAM	16 GB LPDDR5X	16GB
Storage	512 GB UFS 4.0 (wins this row: higher)	128 GB
Storage options	256 GB / 512 GB	128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
microSD	No	No

Rear camera

leads 3-0

Rear camera specifications. Middle column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, right column is Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Main	50 MP Sony IMX890, f/1.9, 24 mm, 6-Axis Gimbal OIS 3.0	50 MP Octa PD, f/1.68, 1/1.31" sensor, OIS
Ultrawide	13 MP, f/2.2, 120° free-form lens	48 MP Quad PD, f/1.7, 123° FOV, Macro Focus (wins this row: higher)
Telephoto	32 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS	48 MP Quad PD, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom, OIS (wins this row: higher)
Max optical zoom	3x optical (30x digital HyperClarity zoom)	5x optical (up to 30x Super Res Zoom, 20x Video Boost) (wins this row: higher)
Stabilization	6-Axis Gimbal OIS on main + OIS on telephoto	Dual OIS on wide and telephoto lenses
Video	8K 24 fps, 4K 30/60 fps with Gimbal Stabilization	4K 24/30/60 fps, 8K 30 fps (via Video Boost cloud processing)

Front camera

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Front camera specifications. Middle column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, right column is Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Selfie camera	32 MP RGBW sensor, f/2.5	42 MP Dual PD, f/2.2, 103° ultrawide, autofocus (wins this row: higher)
Selfie video	1080p 30 fps	4K 60 fps

Battery & charging

leads 2-0

Battery & charging specifications. Middle column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, right column is Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Capacity	5,500 mAh (wins this row: higher)	5,060 mAh
Wired chargingNot on the official sheet	65 W HyperCharge (100% in 39 min) (wins this row: higher)	37 W wired fast charging
Wireless charging	15 W Qi wireless	Fast wireless charging up to 23 W (Pixel Stand), Qi certified
Reverse wireless	10 W reverse wired	Battery Share (reverse wireless)
Charger in box	No	No

Audio

leads 1-0

Audio specifications. Middle column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, right column is Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Speakers	Dual stereo speakers with Dirac Virtuo audio	Stereo speakers, 3 microphones with spatial audio recording
Headphone jack	Yes (3.5 mm Hi-Res audio output) (wins this row: has it)	No

Connectivity

5 differences

Connectivity specifications. Middle column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, right column is Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Cellular	5G (sub-6)	5G (sub-6 + mmWave, region-dependent)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7
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
SIM	Dual nano-SIM	Dual SIM (Single Nano-SIM and eSIM)

Features

3 differences

Features specifications. Middle column is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, right column is Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Biometrics	In-display fingerprint sensor + Face unlock	Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock
Extra controls	Game Genie gaming overlay toolbar	Gemini Live activation, Power button shortcut
Standout features	6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal 3.0, 3.5mm jack, AI Call Translator, AI Transcript	Gemini Live, Add Me, Pixel Studio, Call Screen, Magic Editor, Thermometer sensor, 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 XL 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 XL

Google's 6.8-inch flagship with Tensor G4, Super Actua 3,000-nit display, 5x telephoto, and Gemini Live AI.

Bright 6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO display reaching 3,000 nits
Class-leading camera pipeline with 5x optical zoom and 8K Video Boost
7 years of OS, security updates, and Pixel Feature Drops

What you give up

Tensor G4 gaming graphics benchmarks trail Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
No charger adapter in the box

Full Google Pixel 9 Pro XL specs →

Best for each use

Photos

Camera first: zoom reach, sensors, stabilisation and video

For photos, buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.

Leads 4 of 4 rankable photos specs.
Max optical zoom: 5x optical vs 3x optical
Ultrawide: 48 MP Quad PD, f/1.7, 123° FOV, Macro Focus vs 13 MP, f/2.2, 120° free-form lens
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is $200 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 ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable battery & updates specs.
Capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 5,060 mAh
Wired charging: 65 W HyperCharge vs 37 W wired fast charging
It is also $200 cheaper.

Games & video

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

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

Leads 2 of 2 rankable games & video specs.
Size: 6.8 inches vs 6.78 inches
Peak brightness: 3,000 nits peak vs 2,500 nits peak / 1,600 nits HBM
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is $200 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 XL spec sheet

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

Common questions

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

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra costs $200 less at list price.

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

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 XL?

For photos, buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. Leads 4 of 4 rankable photos specs. Max optical zoom: 5x optical vs 3x optical

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 48 specs tracked here, 35 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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