ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Fairphone 4
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G; launch prices were $999 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 31/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 566,483); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Fairphone 4
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 225g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $999
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Fairphone 4, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 44 points higher (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 20/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Fairphone 4 — 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 4 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (56/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (66/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Fairphone 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 750G | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 566483 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1882 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 3905 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 69 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $449 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Fairphone 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Fairphone 4 by 473.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Fairphone 4 was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (56/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (66/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 44 points (75/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Fairphone 4 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.