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Zenfone 11 Ultra vs 13s

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Winner

OnePlus 13s

Lifespan decides this one: the 13s is supported until Jun 2031 at $10.04 per month of safe use, while the Zenfone 11 Ultra runs out in Mar 2028 ($28.82/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Zenfone 11 Ultra 61 · 13s 76 — 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$28.82/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
OnePlus 13s $600
Safe to buy$10.04/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20292031

Category by category

Display
Zenfone 11 Ultra 7013s 90

The 13s's screen is the better one — 6.32-inch 1.5k (1216×2640) ltpo amoled, 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance
Zenfone 11 Ultra 9213s 98

The 13s's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Zenfone 11 Ultra 7913s 67

The Zenfone 11 Ultra has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Zenfone 11 Ultra 9013s 97

5,850mAh vs 5,500mAh — the 13s lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Zenfone 11 Ultra 2513s 71

The 13s is supported until Jun 2031 — 39 months longer than the Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Value
Zenfone 11 Ultra 6113s 76

Overall value goes to the 13s at $10.04 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecZenfone 11 Ultra13s
Price (street)$600$600
Display6.78-inch flexible E6 AMOLED, FHD+ (1080×2400), 144Hz, 2500-nit peak, 107% DCI-P36.32-inch 1.5K (1216×2640) LTPO AMOLED, 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
RAM12GB/16GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,500 mAh5,850 mAh
Charging65W wired (HyperCharge), 15W Qi wireless80W SuperVOOC wired
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
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm150.8 × 71.7 × 8.2 mm
Weight224 g185 g
Water resistanceIP68IP65
Supported untilMar 2028Jun 2031
Zenfone 11 Ultra full verdict →13s full verdict →Longevity master board →

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