ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 2,444,132).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
What makes ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Better camera (61/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 2444132
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Lighter: 220g vs 224g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra — 58/100, 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 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2444132 | 3247013 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 125 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ZenUI | Android 15 / ZenUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO 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 11 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra by 24.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra over the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.