ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Google Pixel 8a
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3; launch prices were $999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Google Pixel 8a
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 7W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Better camera (70/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Google Pixel 8a, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 39/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Google Pixel 8a — 52/100; 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 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Google Pixel 8a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1433693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1722 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4458 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4492 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 7W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $499 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Google Pixel 8a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Google Pixel 8a by 126.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Google Pixel 8a was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (92/100 vs 70/100).
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 Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (66/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Google Pixel 8a?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Google Pixel 8a?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Google Pixel 8a — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Google Pixel 8a?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Google Pixel 8a?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.