Apple iPhone 17 vs ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 220g).
Apple iPhone 17
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3041
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 177g vs 220g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 38/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 88/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (73/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (66/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (73/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.