PhoneLifespan

Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Reno 13 5G

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Winner

Oppo Reno 13 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Reno 13 5G is supported until Nov 2028 at $14.34 per month of safe use, while the Zenfone 11 Ultra runs out in Mar 2028 ($28.75/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Zenfone 11 Ultra 61 · Reno 13 5G 65 — 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$28.75/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Oppo Reno 13 5G $420
Buy with care$14.34/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
Zenfone 11 Ultra 70Reno 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Zenfone 11 Ultra 92Reno 13 5G 74

The Zenfone 11 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Zenfone 11 Ultra 79Reno 13 5G 67

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

Battery
Zenfone 11 Ultra 90Reno 13 5G 92

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Zenfone 11 Ultra 25Reno 13 5G 35

The Reno 13 5G is supported until Nov 2028 — 8 months longer than the Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Value
Zenfone 11 Ultra 61Reno 13 5G 65

Overall value goes to the Reno 13 5G at $14.34 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecZenfone 11 UltraReno 13 5G
Price (street)$600$420
Display6.78-inch flexible E6 AMOLED, FHD+ (1080×2400), 144Hz, 2500-nit peak, 107% DCI-P36.59-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1200 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 8350
RAM12GB/16GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,500 mAh5,600 mAh
Charging65W wired (HyperCharge), 15W Qi wireless80W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras50MP main (Sony IMX890 1/1.56-inch, gimbal OIS), 13MP ultra-wide (120-degree), 32MP telephoto 3x (OIS)50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm157.5 × 74.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight224 g181 g
Water resistanceIP68IP66/IP68/IP69
Supported untilMar 2028Nov 2028
Zenfone 11 Ultra full verdict →Reno 13 5G 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.