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ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB — Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 256GB
ASUS

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 256GB

85
/ 100
From $979
VS
iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB — A14 · iOS · 512GB
Apple

iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB

A14 · iOS · 512GB

85
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB lands at 85 and iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB if…

  • ✓Competitive flagship specs
  • ✓Regional value pricing
  • ✓Distinctive design

Pick iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

Tie

Stills and video quality across lenses

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Battery life

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB

Screen-on time and charging

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB leads on battery (81 vs 79).

Performance

Tie

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB leads on display (85 vs 82).

Value for money

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB more score per dollar ($979 vs $1,299).

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB 85
vs
85 iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB

Score breakdown

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB
85
cpu 85
gpu 83
camera 85
battery 81
display 85
design 83
iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB
85
cpu 85
gpu 83
camera 84
battery 79
display 82
design 85

Specs side-by-side

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB versus iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
A14
Storage
256GB
▲ 512GB
Release year
2024
2020
OS
—
iOS 14

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB

Pros
  • +Competitive flagship specs
  • +Regional value pricing
  • +Distinctive design
Cons
  • −US availability varies
  • −Software skin learning curve
  • −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel

iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

FAQ: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB vs iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB

Which is better, ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB or iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB? +

Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB worth the price? +

At $979, ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB worth the price? +

At $1,299, iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cpu.

Does ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB or iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB 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.

Which is better for battery life, ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB or iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB? +

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB — leads on battery (81 vs 79). Screen-on time and charging.

Which is better for display, ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB or iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB? +

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 256GB — leads on display (85 vs 82). Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate.