ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 62/100 vs 50/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4700); the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 1,561,427); the Google Pixel 9 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 220g).
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Google Pixel 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 1561427
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4900
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 33/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 220g
- Better camera (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Google Pixel 9, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 12 points higher (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | Google Pixel 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 1561427 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 4900 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" Actua OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2424x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 143 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 198 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Google Pixel 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Google Pixel 9 by 76.8% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (65/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (75/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (57/100 vs 33/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (52/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Google Pixel 9?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Google Pixel 9?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Google Pixel 9 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Google Pixel 9?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (65/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Google Pixel 9?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use.