Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,915,175).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3041
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better camera (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1915175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 227g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1915175 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 38.6% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (89/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (66/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max edges out the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.