ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Nubia Z40S Pro
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 62/100 vs 48/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 1,425,446); the Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 220g).
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 220g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 14 points higher (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (65/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (65/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | Nubia Z40S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (65/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (43/100 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 Nubia Z40S Pro?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40S Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (65/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.