ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Fairphone 6
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 53/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4415); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Fairphone 6
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 220g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Fairphone 6, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 22 points higher (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Fairphone 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1027025 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2484 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4415 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP55 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Fairphone 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Fairphone 6 by 216.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 6
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (66/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Fairphone 6?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Fairphone 6?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Fairphone 6 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Fairphone 6?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Fairphone 6?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Fairphone 6?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users.