OnePlus 13RvsAsus Zenfone 11 Ultra
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
OnePlus 13R and Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra trade category wins — OnePlus 13R in Display; Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra in Camera. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Too close to call between OnePlus 13R and Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra.
- OnePlus 13R takes Display — led by peak brightness (4,500 nits).
- Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra takes Camera — led by selfie camera (32 MP).
- Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- OnePlus 13R takes Price — led by price (599 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose OnePlus 13R if you want…
- Choose OnePlus 13R if you want a sharper screen — 450 ppi vs 388 ppi.
- Choose OnePlus 13R if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 4,500 nits vs 2,500 nits.
- Choose OnePlus 13R if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh.
- Choose OnePlus 13R if you want faster charging — 80 W vs 65 W.
- Choose OnePlus 13R if you want a lower price — 599 USD vs 899 USD.
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 sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 16 MP.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want better video quality — 94 pts vs 93 pts.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want a better camera — 136 pts vs 132 pts.
- Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- OnePlus 13R
- Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
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 13R
Choose OnePlus 13R if display matters most. It costs USD 599, the lowest price in this group.
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
Choose Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra if camera matters most. It costs USD 899.
Pros & cons
OnePlus 13R
- Flagship chipset
- 6,000 mAh battery
- Great value
- Average cameras
- No wireless charging
- Curved screen
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Elite chipset
- Gimbal stabilization
- 65 W charging
- Average cameras
- Only 2 OS updates
- Bulky