Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Verdict
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max tie on the OH Rank at a score of 66. Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra wins on Performance and Battery; Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max wins on Main Camera and Selfie. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is 0.3mm wider than Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is the more recent release, from Aug 1, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
66
66
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
76.8mm (3.02in) · Mar 2024 · Rank #137
7+14+15+12+9+3+3+0+3+0 = 66
EDITORIAL: Asus has added this Zenfone Ultra in 2024 and in 2025 they put away itâs more compact (and more interesting) smaller model. So it looks like they gave up on the âcompact phoneâ idea and are turning towards more crowded and stiffer competition space. This, first Ultra of theirs was a good effort. (It you can still find it)
PROs
good SD 8 Gen 3 performance, great 2-day battery endurance with fast (40 minute to 100%) charging, bright 144Hz refresh rate screen, IP68 water protection.
CONs
76.8mm & 228gr size, not-so-Ultra-photo and video performance, no expandable storage, no desktop replacement software and just two years of OS updates policy. (updated Apr 2, 2025)
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
77.1mm (3.04in) · Aug 1, 2026 · Rank #132
5+8+9+12+15+5+4+0+3+5 = 66
* TOP Camera* TOP Selfie* TOP Desktop ReplacementMidrange
EDITORIAL: Huawei top phone comes with a new 5nm chip (compared to 7nm predecessor and 3nm competition) and a newly designed imaging setup ready to claim the top photography spot again. Huawei was able to finally upgrade its Android 12-based OS to (last year's) Android 16 but this is where meaningful updates end. Performance remains a problem, software workarounds remain workarounds, the Silicone-Carbon battery tech is still missing, LTPO screen doesn't dial down to save the battery as one would expect it to do. Pura remains a (photo) niche product with a big promise.
PROs
outstanding build (with some stand-out colors), 1150nits 460ppi 120Hz LTPO OLED screen, IP69 protection, outstanding photos from a new 50MP main + 200MP periscope telephoto + 40MP ultrawide setup, excellent selfie, upgrade from Android 12-based to Android 16-based OS with ability to use more of Google apps (still through GBox), desktop replacement functionality, fast USB-C 3.2 port with Display Port and OTG, satellite connectivity (China-only version)
CONs
smudge-prone design (for solid colors), big & heavy (230g), disappointing midrange performance from a new Kirin 9030S (5nm) chip with UFS 4.1 performance, only 24hr endurance from a big 6000mAh (5400mAh in EU) non-Si-C battery with 60min 100W (80W wireless) charging, minimal refresh rate variability and no Dolby Vision or HDR10+ on a LTPO tech screen, no expandable storage, no commitment on number of OS updates at all, limited AI integration compared to competition
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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