ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Honor 300 Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor 300 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $999 and $580. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 300 Ultra leads — 76/100 vs 75/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5300); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 2,237,843); the Honor 300 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Honor 300 Ultra
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 2237843
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Honor 300 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 198g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $580 vs $999
- Better camera (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Honor 300 Ultra, the Honor 300 Ultra scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 300 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 300 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Honor 300 Ultra — 68/100; 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 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 300 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 300 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Honor 300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 2237843 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1224x2700 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 163.8×75.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $580 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 300 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 300 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor 300 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Honor 300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Honor 300 Ultra by 45.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $419. Honor 300 Ultra was $419 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 300 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 300 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor 300 Ultra?
The Honor 300 Ultra edges out the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor 300 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor 300 Ultra — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor 300 Ultra?
The Honor 300 Ultra leads on camera score (66/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor 300 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Honor 300 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor 300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.