Apple iPhone 17e vs ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) 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 59/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3600); 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 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 220g).
Apple iPhone 17e
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3041
- Lighter: 163g vs 220g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 38/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 9454
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (66/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (83/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (89/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (66/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (83/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.