ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 62/100 (a 8-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 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,760,000); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 220g).
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2760000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Lighter: 200g vs 220g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 8 points higher (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 48 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 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $1499 |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra by 28.2% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (90/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (57/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (50/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.