ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,828,576); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (220g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1828576
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Lighter: 220g vs 239g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 76/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 — 40/100, ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (92/100 vs 76/100). 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 7 (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 3247013 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 15 / ZenUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 43.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (92/100 vs 76/100).
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 7 (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 7 or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.