Nothing Phone (2a)vsAsus Zenfone 11 Ultra

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Nothing
Nothing Phone (2a)
Phone (2a)
Processor:MediaTek Dimensity 7200
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Nothing Phone (2a)'s impressive battery life and charging speed are its standout features.
The Nothing Phone (2a)'s display boasts improved brightness, resolution, and durability, with a modern slimmed-down design.
The Nothing Phone (2a)'s camera is serviceable, but lacks sharpness and impressive dynamic range.
The Nothing Phone (2a)'s smooth performance belies its price tag, making it a great budget phone option overall.
Asus
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
Zenfone 11 Ultra
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3
RAM:12GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra's impressive battery life lasts up to two days with moderate use easily.
The Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra's stunning display offers crisp visuals, HDR support, and a seamless user experience daily.
The Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra's camera setup offers solid performance with decent low-light shots and excellent video capabilities overall.
The Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra boasts exceptional performance with smooth operation, battery life, and respectable benchmark scores consistently delivered.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
2.80 GHz
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
3.30 GHz

RAM

Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
8GB
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
12GB

Storage

Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
128GB
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
256GB

Weight

Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
190g
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
225g
Rank
Nothing Phone (2a)
#265
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
Winner
#102
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Nothing Phone (2a)
#302
Winner
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
#451
Design
Nothing Phone (2a)
#315
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
#116
Winner
Display
Nothing Phone (2a)
#226
Winner
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
#505
Performance
Nothing Phone (2a)
#360
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
#111
Winner
Battery
Nothing Phone (2a)
#175
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
#163
Winner
Camera
Nothing Phone (2a)
#318
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
#181
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Nothing Nothing Phone (2a)
Asus Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
Model
MediaTek Dimensity 7200
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3
CPU
2x2.8 GHz ARM Cortex, A715 + 6x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex, A510
1x3.3GHz Cortex, X4 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex, A720 + 2x3.0 GHz Cortex, A720 + 2x2.3 GHz Cortex, A520
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
4
4
Frequency
2.80
3.30
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
ARM Mali-G610 MC4
Adreno 750
RAM
8
12
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
RAM LPDDR5X
Capacity
128
256
Type
UFS Storage 2.2
UFS Storage 4.0
SD slot
No
No
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, in screen
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
Yes
Hall sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, 3 microphones
Hi-Res Audio, Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers, 2 microphones
Antutu Score
688952
1532000
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 80% of devices
Overall performance better than 94% of devices
Cooling system
Yes
Yes
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Nothing Phone (2a)

Strengths

The phone has a bigger, brighter screen with thinner bezels
It has a larger battery with faster charging
The processor clock speed is higher
The front camera resolution is higher
There's a wider variety of refresh rates
The phone offers serviceable cameras that can capture moments and document scanning
The software features are still present, including advanced settings and experimental features
Nothing promises three years of Android updates with this phone

Weaknesses

No wireless charging option
Only IP54 rating instead of IP68
Body material is plastic instead of glass and aluminum
Macro mode is not available
Camera quality is not sharp, even in great lighting
Dynamic range and depth of field are not amazing
Photos may not be the best for artistic purposes or capturing moments
Some features might feel like gimmicks to users

Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra

Strengths

It's a solid Flagship all around with great battery life
No glaring deficiencies across the board
The display looks great, it's much larger than the previous model
The speakers score very good loudness and deliver well-developed mids, clear highs, and even some base
The camera setup is improved, with features like automatic night mode, 8K video recording at 24 FPS, and decent low-light performance
It runs incredibly smoothly with no slowdowns or hiccups, shws through intensive tasks with ease
At least two major software updates and four years of security patches from Asus

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Nothing Phone (2a)

The Nothing Phone (2a) is a budget smartphone that surprises with its feature-packed software and decent camera performance. Despite being a more affordable option, the phone retains many features from its pricier counterparts, including advanced settings in its camera app and a wide range of refresh rates. With a larger battery, faster charging, and a higher-resolution front camera, this budget phone offers impressive value for its price. In this review, we'll explore whether the Nothing Phone (2a) delivers on its promise as an all-around solid budget device.

Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra

The Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra marks a significant departure from its compact predecessors, embracing a larger form factor that rivals gaming-oriented Rog phones. This shift in strategy raises questions about the future of the Zen phone lineup. Despite this change, the Zenfone 11 Ultra still boasts many hallmarks of a flagship device, including a high-end chipset, improved camera capabilities, and exceptional battery life. In this review, we'll delve into whether this bold new direction is a worthy successor to the Zen phones that came before.

Need help choosing?

Read our detailed reviews to understand which device is better for your specific needs and budget.

Read Nothing Phone (2a) ReviewRead Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra Review

Compare other phones

Explore comparisons between any other phones

Compare phones
VS

Choose two different items to see a detailed comparison of their specifications, performance, and features