Between the Zenfone 11 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the Zenfone 11 Ultra comes out ahead in front camera and wired charging, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins on screen size and water resistance. Overall, the Zenfone 11 Ultra scores 71.9 and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 67.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Zenfone 11 Ultra edges ahead on the Mars Score (71.9 vs 67.1), but the 4.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Zenfone 11 Ultra if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are front camera, wired charging, wireless charging, among others.
Pick the Pixel 9 Pro Fold 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 screen size, water resistance, promised os updates.
Both ship with comparable ram, 5g support, optical image stabilization, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra wins
- ▲Front camera — 220.00% more. 32 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 209.52% more. 65 W vs 21 W.
- ▲Wireless charging — 100.00% more. 15 W vs 7.5 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 66.94% more. 2070000 vs 1240000.
- ▲Weight — 33.00 g less. 224 vs 257.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Battery capacity — 18.28% more. 5500 mAh vs 4650 mAh.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Why Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins
- ▲Screen size — 17.99% more. 8.0 " vs 6.78 ".
- ▲Water resistance: IPX8 (vs IP68).
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 2).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 224 glead | 257 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mmlead | 10.5 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IPX8lead |
| Form factor | bar | foldable_booklead |
Display
| Spec | ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.78 " | 8.0 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 388 ppilead | 373 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2500 nits | 2700 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MPlead | 10 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5500 mAhlead | 4650 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 65 Wlead | 21 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 Wlead | 7.5 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | ASUS - Zenfone 11 Ultra | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 2 years | 7 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Zenfone 11 Ultra or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
Zenfone 11 Ultra has 18.3% more battery — 5500 mAh vs 4650 mAh.
Which is lighter, Zenfone 11 Ultra or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
Zenfone 11 Ultra is 33g lighter — 224g vs 257g.
Is Zenfone 11 Ultra waterproof?+
Zenfone 11 Ultra has an IP68 rating.
Does Pixel 9 Pro Fold support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 9 Pro Fold supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Zenfone 11 Ultra or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
Zenfone 11 Ultra has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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