ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, 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 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,453,683); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (220g vs 247g).
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 61/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1453683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5401
- Lighter: 220g vs 247g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (56/100 vs 36/100). 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 6D Ultimate (38/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1453683 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.4 mm | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 247 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate by 53.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (92/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (56/100 vs 36/100).
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 6D Ultimate (38/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate over the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.