ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,444,132 vs 1,627,862); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the stronger camera (136 vs 125).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2444132 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 224g vs 225g
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (70/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2444132 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 125 | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ZenUI | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 50.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 12S 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 Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on performance (83/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.