ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 72/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4700); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,499,601); the Google Pixel 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 220g).
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1499601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5100
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 37W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Faster wireless charging: 23W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 220g
- Better camera (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 3 points higher (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Google Pixel 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1499601 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 5100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2856x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 37W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 23W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 42 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Google Pixel 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 108.0% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (92/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (66/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Google Pixel 9 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.