Asus introduced its new product today Asus Zenfone 11 UltraIt’s a large-format smartphone that comes with the promise of delivering exceptional battery life, but also joins the AI ​​fire.

We are faced with a great commitment from this manufacturer this year, and the new camera module and its commitment to use recycled materials in its case are also at the forefront. Let’s get to know him better.

Technical data sheet of Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra

Recycled materials as a sign of identity

Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra has a design that draws attention primarily with its screen diagonal. Reaches 6.78 inches It has a remarkable screen-to-body ratio of 94%, thanks to significantly smaller bezels than previous models. The thickness of the terminal is 8.9 mm, which is especially important when it comes to offering a high-capacity battery.

But there is also a unique pattern on the back, where a series of lines try to break the traditional smooth and flat texture of other devices. Although the camera module is clearly highlighted, it is not as huge as what other manufacturers offer here.

In this design, an entity 3.5mm headphone jackAn option that is more the exception than the rule and that lovers of headphones with this connector will definitely appreciate.

These devices are available in four colors: blue, black, gray and “sand” (a sort of orange-salmon). The back cover displays Asus’ 30th anniversary logo in a glossy finish on an oleophobic matte background.

The terminal is made from 100% recycled aluminum and more than a fifth of its screen is made from recycled glass. The company also achieved a 94% reduction in plastic use in packaging by using 100% recycled paper and soy-based inks instead.

Power is accompanied by a promising battery

The Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra has an AMOLED display and FHD + resolution (a small point opposite it), which, as we mentioned, has a huge diagonal of 6.78 inches.

It supports a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz, and thanks to LPTO technology, this rate can be adapted to increase energy efficiency. The audio option is also interesting, with 25.2% larger stereo speakers, aptX Adaptive support and Dirac Virtuo surround sound for our headphones.

Asus’ flagship this year has powerful features Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Generation 3This is accompanied by up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage.

Particularly noteworthy is the battery, which has a capacity of 5,500 mAh and, according to the company, lasts 26.5% longer than the Zenfone 10. In fact, they claim that autonomy can reach 26 hours, which is truly a remarkable figure to consider. verify by independent testing. The battery has a 65 W fast charging system.

Cameras and AI to compete with the best

The photographic offering of the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra consists of three sensors. HE main, 50MP (IMX 890) has a 3.0 six-axis hybrid gimbal stabilizer in addition to the Super HyperSteady stabilization system and 3D surround sound system support with OZO Audio technology.

This sensor is accompanied by a 13 MP ultra wide angle with a 120° field of view and a 32 MP telephoto lens, which allows you to enjoy especially artificial intelligence-supported 3X optical and 30X digital zoom, as we will see below.

These sensors are now supported by an artificial intelligence system that provides access to interesting improvements. AI Portrait Video mode adds a depth of field effect to videos, and we also have functions such as HyperClarity and, according to Asus, AI Object Sense, which are activated during zooming to improve the definition of these shots. more realistic images.

However, these artificial intelligence features can also be seen in other sections thanks to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. We have AI Call TranslatorA real-time translation system for phone calls.

We also have the AI ​​Wallpaper function, which allows us to easily create personalized wallpapers, and with AI Transcript we can create transcriptions in real time while using the recorder app.

These options are complemented by the semantic search function: Thanks to multimodal learning, we can search for photos in our gallery using keywords.

There are other interesting software options beyond AI: GlideX technology lets you share the screen between different devices, while Phone Link lets you transfer files or write text messages and manage calls on your laptop or PC using a drag-and-drop system. .

But Asus lags behind when it comes to support for its terminals: In addition to four years of security updates, we have support for two major updates for the operating system. Here, manufacturers like Google set the standard with seven years of operating system updates.

Versions and price of Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra

The new Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra is available starting today, and they’re doing so at the following prices:

• Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra (12/256GB): 999 euros
• Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra (16/512GB): 1,099 euros