ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 62/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 2,760,000).
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 226g
- Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 2760000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 20 points higher (82/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 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 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (72/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (25/100 vs 17/100). 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 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 226 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra by 23.2% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (93/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (72/100 vs 57/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (25/100 vs 17/100).
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 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra by 20 points (82/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.