PhoneLifespan

Zenfone 11 Ultra vs 13 Ultra

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 13 Ultra (supported until Apr 2028); want maximum speed → Zenfone 11 Ultra (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3).

Value Score: Zenfone 11 Ultra 61 · 13 Ultra 62 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$28.56/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Xiaomi 13 Ultra $650
Buy with care$29.33/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
Zenfone 11 Ultra 7013 Ultra 90

The 13 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.73-inch ltpo amoled, 3200 x 1440, 120hz.

Performance
Zenfone 11 Ultra 9213 Ultra 85

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

Camera
Zenfone 11 Ultra 7913 Ultra 91

The 13 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).

Battery
Zenfone 11 Ultra 9013 Ultra 80

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Zenfone 11 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Zenfone 11 Ultra 2513 Ultra 26

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Zenfone 11 Ultra 6113 Ultra 62

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecZenfone 11 Ultra13 Ultra
Price (street)$600$650
Display6.78-inch flexible E6 AMOLED, FHD+ (1080×2400), 144Hz, 2500-nit peak, 107% DCI-P36.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM12GB/16GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging65W wired (HyperCharge), 15W Qi wireless90W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main (Sony IMX890 1/1.56-inch, gimbal OIS), 13MP ultra-wide (120-degree), 32MP telephoto 3x (OIS)50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.2x, 50MP periscope telephoto 5x
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm163.2 × 74.6 × 9.1 mm
Weight224 g227 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilMar 2028Apr 2028

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