Overall Score
74.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#200)74.2
Performance(#489)73.0
Camera(#198)55.5
Display(#89)90.0
Battery(#93)85.5
Build(#2052)75.8
Comparisons Featuring Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Short Review
- The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra features a sleek design with dimensions of 163.8 x 77 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 220 grams, utilizing Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back with an aluminum frame.
- Its 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display boasts a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10 support, and peak brightness of 2500 nits, providing vibrant visuals.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 12GB or 16GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor with gimbal OIS, a 32 MP telephoto lens, and a 13 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording in 8K and featuring advanced video stabilization.
- The 5500 mAh battery supports 65W wired and wireless charging, ensuring long usage times.
- Running on Android 15, the device promises up to two major updates, enhancing its longevity.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6e/7, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC.
- Special features include stereo speakers and a headphone jack, catering to diverse user preferences.
- The phone is available in Ebony Black, Sakura White, and Sage Green.
- Overall, the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra combines premium build quality, impressive display technology, and powerful performance.
Specifications
General
Release Date2025, February 06
Announced2025, February 06
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.78"
TypeLTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate144Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 830
Memory256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS32 MP, f/2.4, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera32 MP
Front Camera Details32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm
Video Recording8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5500 mAh
Battery Details5500 mAh
Charging Details65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 39 min15W wireless (Qi)10W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions163.8 x 77 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
Weight220 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame, glass back
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsEbony Black, Sakura White, Sage Green
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM(max 2 at a time)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
OS VersionAndroid 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes