ASUS 8z vs ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
The ASUS 8z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS 8z is noticeably lighter (169g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS 8z
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
What makes ASUS 8z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 220g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS 8z vs the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS 8z (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (66/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS 8z | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3247013 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.9" | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15 / ZenUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS 8z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS 8z
- 5.9"
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS 8z
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS 8z and ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads ASUS 8z by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS 8z
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS 8z (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (66/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS 8z or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS 8z and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS 8z has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS 8z or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS 8z or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS 8z over the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS 8z is a better fit for active users. The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.