ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 13
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5500).
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 13
- Overall rating 75/100
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Lighter: 207g vs 220g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | $650 |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
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In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 edges out the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.