ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,119,308).
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 224g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3119308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.