ASUS Zenfone 10 vs ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (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 $699 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4300); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,684,922); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $999
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 38/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1684922
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 38/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, 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 Zenfone 10 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (61/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 3247013 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ZenUI | Android 15 / ZenUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 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 Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 48.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (66/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (61/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 10 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.