Apple iPhone Air 2 vs ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 75/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 3,247,013); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 3247013
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 38/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (100/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3247013 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 15 / ZenUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by 5.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Air 2 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 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (100/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.