ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 128GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 128GB
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Deep Blue
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 128GB lands at 85 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) ahead by 13 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 128GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 128GB | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A19 Pro |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Color | — | Deep Blue |
| OS | — | iOS 19 |
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 128GB
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
- +Apple A19 Pro silicon
- +120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
- −Still Lightning-free, USB-C only
- −Premium pricing
- −AI features require online offload for some tasks
FAQ: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 128GB vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
Which is better, ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 128GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 13. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 128GB worth the price? +
At $899, ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 128GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.