Asus Zenfone 11 UltravsPOCO X7
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra wins
Verdict
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 899 — USD 650 more than the POCO X7. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra takes Performance — led by performance score (2,000,000 pts).
- Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra takes Display — led by refresh rate (144 Hz).
- Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- POCO X7 takes Price — led by price (249 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,000,000 pts vs 700,000 pts.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want smoother scrolling — 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,500 nits vs 1,500 nits.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 20 MP.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want better video quality — 94 pts vs 60 pts.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want a better camera — 136 pts vs 94 pts.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want longer battery life — 5,500 mAh vs 5,110 mAh.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want faster charging — 65 W vs 45 W.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
Choose POCO X7 if you want…
- Choose POCO X7 if you want a sharper screen — 395 ppi vs 388 ppi.
- Choose POCO X7 if you want a lower price — 249 USD vs 899 USD.
At a glance
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 899.
POCO X7
Choose POCO X7 if price matters most. It costs USD 249, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Elite chipset
- Gimbal stabilization
- 65 W charging
- Average cameras
- Only 2 OS updates
- Bulky
POCO X7
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- 50 MP OIS camera
- 45 W charging
- Dimensity 7300 is mid-tier
- Plastic build
- No telephoto