Xiaomi 14vsAsus Zenfone 11 Ultra
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Xiaomi 14 wins
Verdict
Xiaomi 14 wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Xiaomi 14 is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — camera is its standout. At USD 799, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Too close to call between Xiaomi 14 and Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra.
- Too close to call between Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra and Xiaomi 14.
- Xiaomi 14 takes Camera — led by camera score (145 pts).
- Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra takes Battery — led by battery (5,500 mAh).
- Xiaomi 14 takes Price — led by price (799 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Xiaomi 14 if you want…
- Choose Xiaomi 14 if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 388 ppi.
- Choose Xiaomi 14 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 3,000 nits vs 2,500 nits.
- Choose Xiaomi 14 if you want better video quality — 95 pts vs 94 pts.
- Choose Xiaomi 14 if you want a better camera — 145 pts vs 136 pts.
- Choose Xiaomi 14 if you want faster charging — 90 W vs 65 W.
- Choose Xiaomi 14 if you want a lower price — 799 USD vs 899 USD.
Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.36 in.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want smoother scrolling — 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want longer battery life — 5,500 mAh vs 4,610 mAh.
At a glance
- Xiaomi 14
- Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
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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?
Xiaomi 14
Choose Xiaomi 14 if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 799, the lowest price in this group.
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if battery matters most. It costs USD 899.
Pros & cons
Xiaomi 14
- Elite chipset
- Leica cameras
- 90 W charging
- Software bloat
- No charger in box
- Limited availability
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Elite chipset
- Gimbal stabilization
- 65 W charging
- Average cameras
- Only 2 OS updates
- Bulky