Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Weight | 224 g | 196 g |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Battery capacity | 5500 mAh | 5150 mAh |
| Screen size | 6.78 " | 6.7 " |
Between the Zenfone 11 Ultra and Phone (3), the Zenfone 11 Ultra comes out ahead in ram / refresh rate, while the Phone (3) wins on weight / pixel density. Overall, the Zenfone 11 Ultra scores 69.2 and the Phone (3) scores 68.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (69.2 vs 68.9). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Zenfone 11 Ultra if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are ram, refresh rate, battery capacity, among others. The single most decisive one: RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
Pick the Phone (3) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are weight, pixel density, promised os updates. The single most decisive one: Weight — 28.00 g less. 196 vs 224.
Both ship with comparable main camera, 5g support, water resistance, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra or Nothing - Phone (3)?
ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra leads the current Mars Score by 0.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra if…
ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra has the measurable edge on ram gb, refresh rate hz, battery capacity mah.
Choose Nothing - Phone (3) if…
Nothing - Phone (3) has the measurable edge on weight g, pixel density ppi, promised os years.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra wins
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Battery capacity — 6.80% more. 5500 mAh vs 5150 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 1.19% more. 6.78 " vs 6.7 ".
- ▲AnTuTu — 0.98% more. 2070000 vs 2050000.
Why Nothing - Phone (3) wins
- ▲Weight — 28.00 g less. 196 vs 224.
- ▲Pixel density — 18.56% more. 460 ppi vs 388 ppi.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 5 (vs 2).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 224 g | 196 glead |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 "lead | 6.7 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 388 ppi | 460 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2500 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 16 GBlead | 12 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 512 GBlead | 256 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 2070000lead | 2050000 |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 21.4 GHz | 21.6 GHzlead |
Cameras
| Spec | ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 5500 mAhlead | 5150 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 65 W | 65 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 2 years | 5 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Zenfone 11 Ultra or Phone (3)?+
Zenfone 11 Ultra has 6.8% more battery — 5500 mAh vs 5150 mAh.
Which is lighter, Zenfone 11 Ultra or Phone (3)?+
Phone (3) is 28g lighter — 224g vs 196g.
Is Zenfone 11 Ultra waterproof?+
Zenfone 11 Ultra has an IP68 rating.
Does Phone (3) support 5G?+
Yes, Phone (3) supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Zenfone 11 Ultra or Phone (3)?+
Zenfone 11 Ultra offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Zenfone 11 Ultra or Phone (3)?+
Phone (3) has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.