ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Fairphone 3+
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632; launch prices were $999 and $489. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 26/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Fairphone 3+
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $999
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Fairphone 3+, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 49 points higher (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 15/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Fairphone 3+ — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Fairphone 3+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 632 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 243691 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 295 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1037 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 3040 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $489 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Fairphone 3+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Fairphone 3+ by 1232.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $510. Fairphone 3+ was $510 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (56/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (66/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 49 points (75/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Fairphone 3+ — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.