Asus fans have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the company’s next flagship smartphone, the Zenfone 11 Ultra, which is expected to be a powerhouse of artificial intelligence. Today, Asus finally broke the silence and announced that it will hold a global launch event for the Zenfone 11 Ultra on March 14th at 8pm Taipei time, which is 8am Eastern time in the US.
The announcement was made on the company’s social media platforms, where it also revealed that the Zenfone 11 Ultra will be a dedicated AI-integrated flagship. The company’s website also displayed the launch times for Berlin and New York, implying that the device might be available in the US and Europe as well.
Asus did not disclose much information about the specifications or features of the Zenfone 11 Ultra, but it did tease some of the AI-enhanced capabilities that the device will offer. These include video stabilization, advanced portrait mode, and a long-lasting battery, among others. The device will also have a larger ultra size, as the name suggests.
We’re thrilled to invite you to the live online unveiling of the #Zenfone11Ultra #ExpandYourVision. Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 14, at 8:00 p.m. (UTC+8). Prepare to discover our innovative, AI-integrated flagship phone that’s eagerly awaiting its debut!
— ASUS (@ASUS) February 20, 2024
Some of the details of the Zenfone 11 Ultra have been leaked previously, such as the fact that it will run on Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and have 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage in its base model. The device will also have a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a huge 5,500 mAh battery with 65W wired HyperCharge and 15W wireless charging support.
The design of the Zenfone 11 Ultra is said to be similar to that of the ROG Phone 8 Pro, but without the gaming-oriented features like RGB lighting. The device will also have an impressive camera system consisting of a 50MP main camera (IMX890 sensor), a 32MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and a 13MP ultrawide lens.
One of the unknown factors about the Zenfone 11 Ultra is whether it will retain the headphone jack, which has been a signature feature of the Zenfone series in the past. We will have to wait until the official launch to find out how the device matches up with the leaks and rumors.