ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 62/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,760,000).
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2760000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 219g vs 220g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 57/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (26/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (82/100 vs 57/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (26/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.