ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,119,714); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (220g vs 238g).
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Lighter: 220g vs 238g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (38/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, ROG UI | Android 15 / ZenUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (38/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.