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Zenfone 11 Ultra vs 13R

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Winner

OnePlus 13R

Lifespan decides this one: the 13R is supported until Jan 2031 at $10.01 per month of safe use, while the Zenfone 11 Ultra runs out in Mar 2028 ($28.54/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Zenfone 11 Ultra 61 · 13R 77 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra $600
Buy with care$28.54/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
OnePlus 13R $549
Safe to buy$10.01/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Zenfone 11 Ultra 7013R 90

The 13R's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo 4.1 amoled proxdr, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance
Zenfone 11 Ultra 9213R 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Zenfone 11 Ultra 7913R 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Zenfone 11 Ultra 9013R 100

6,000mAh vs 5,500mAh — the 13R lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Zenfone 11 Ultra 2513R 65

The 13R is supported until Jan 2031 — 34 months longer than the Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Value
Zenfone 11 Ultra 6113R 77

Overall value goes to the 13R at $10.01 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecZenfone 11 Ultra13R
Price (street)$600$549
Display6.78-inch flexible E6 AMOLED, FHD+ (1080×2400), 144Hz, 2500-nit peak, 107% DCI-P36.78-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED ProXDR, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM12GB/16GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB
Battery5,500 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging65W wired (HyperCharge), 15W Qi wireless80W SUPERVOOC wired (55W in North America), no wireless
Rear cameras50MP main (Sony IMX890 1/1.56-inch, gimbal OIS), 13MP ultra-wide (120-degree), 32MP telephoto 3x (OIS)50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm161.7 × 75.8 × 8.0 mm
Weight224 g206 g
Water resistanceIP68IP65
Supported untilMar 2028Jan 2031
Zenfone 11 Ultra full verdict →13R full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.