ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Realme realme V23i
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 62/100 vs 11/100 (a 51-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 13 MP; the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 220g).
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Realme realme V23i
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 220g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Realme realme V23i, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 51 points higher (62/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | Realme realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (52/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (57/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (68/100 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 Realme realme V23i?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 51 points (62/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Realme realme V23i?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Realme realme V23i?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (52/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Realme realme V23i?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Realme realme V23i?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.