Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
Comparison between Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Asus.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Zenfone 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 7.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 388 ppi
- Wireless charging power
- 25 W
- against 15 W
- Usable Surface
- 92 %
- against 88.2 %
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 4,685 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,340,772
- against 1,740,422
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Zenfone 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.05 GHz Best value | 3.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,740,422 | 2,340,772 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,681 Best value | 2,213 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 9,012 Best value | 7,325 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz) | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X4 core at 3.3 GHz, 3 Cortex-A720 cores at 3.2 GHz, 2 Cortex-A720 cores at 3.0 GHz, and 2 Cortex-A520 cores at 2.3 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,731 | 5,246 Best value |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Zenfone 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Silver, Bronze, Titanium | Black, Blue, Grey, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 224 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 92 % Best value | 88.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Titanium Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Zenfone 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,685 mAh | 5,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 65 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 48 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W Best value | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Zenfone 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,868 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Oleophobic Coating, LTPO | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Full sRGB |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Zenfone 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Zenfone 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Zenfone 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 26 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Zenfone 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, VoWiFi, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, Tethering, OTA Sync, Infrared, DisplayPort output, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 1.01 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.15 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.22 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.45 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Zenfone 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Zenfone 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,469 € | — |
| Model numbers | A3296, A3084, A3295, A3297, iPhone17,2 | AI2401, ASUS_AI2401_H |
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