ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Tecno Phantom X2
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 62/100 vs 44/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 1,484,077); the Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 220g).
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Tecno Phantom X2
- Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 1484077
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 220g
- Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 18 points higher (62/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (65/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (65/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (46/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 1484077 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (65/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (46/100 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 Tecno Phantom X2?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Tecno Phantom X2 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (65/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for everyday use.