ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 66/100 vs 62/100 (a 4-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 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,800,202 vs 2,760,000).
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2800202 vs 2760000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 9300
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 220g
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 4 points higher (66/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 2800202 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra by 1.4% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.