ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; launch prices were $999 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,401,321); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (220g vs 257g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1401321
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1707
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4431
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4650 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 7W
- Lighter: 220g vs 257g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold better?
- Better camera (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — 36/100; 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 9 Pro Fold (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1401321 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1707 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4431 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2076x2152 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 21W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 7W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 257 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 10MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 8.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2076x2152
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 7W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold by 131.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (92/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on camera score (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
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 9 Pro Fold?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for active users.