OnePlus 13vsAsus Zenfone 11 Ultra
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
OnePlus 13 wins
Verdict
OnePlus 13 wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
OnePlus 13 is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — display is its standout. At USD 899, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- OnePlus 13 takes Performance — led by performance score (2,400,000 pts).
- OnePlus 13 takes Display — led by pixel density (510 ppi).
- OnePlus 13 takes Camera — led by camera score (144 pts).
- OnePlus 13 takes Battery — led by charging speed (100 W).
- Too close to call between OnePlus 13 and Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose OnePlus 13 if you want…
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,400,000 pts vs 2,000,000 pts.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want a bigger screen — 6.82 in vs 6.78 in.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want a sharper screen — 510 ppi vs 388 ppi.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 4,500 nits vs 2,500 nits.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want a better camera — 144 pts vs 136 pts.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want faster charging — 100 W vs 65 W.
Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want smoother scrolling — 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want better video quality — 94 pts vs 93 pts.
At a glance
- OnePlus 13
- Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
OnePlus 13
Choose OnePlus 13 if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 899, the lowest price in this group.
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if price matters most. It costs USD 899.
Pros & cons
OnePlus 13
- Top-tier chipset
- 6,000 mAh + 100 W
- Very bright display
- Cameras trail Pixel/iPhone
- OxygenOS changes
- No compact option
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Elite chipset
- Gimbal stabilization
- 65 W charging
- Average cameras
- Only 2 OS updates
- Bulky