ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Fairphone 5
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Fairphone 5
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 220g
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Fairphone 5, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (66/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Fairphone 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm QCM6490 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1224x2700 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 108 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 880 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP55 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (89/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (66/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Fairphone 5?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Fairphone 5?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Fairphone 5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Fairphone 5?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Fairphone 5?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.