ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s (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 63/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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 (3,247,013 vs 1,208,784); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (220g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3996
- Lighter: 220g vs 238g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (92/100 vs 66/100). 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 ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3247013 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 15 / ZenUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s and ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 62.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (92/100 vs 66/100).
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 ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5s — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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 5s or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s over the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a better fit for active users. The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.