ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Honor 500 Pro (China)
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 3,126,402); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Honor 500 Pro (China)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 3126402
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 201g vs 220g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Honor 500 Pro (China), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Honor 500 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1264x2736 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Honor 500 Pro (China) by 3.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) edges out the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor 500 Pro (China) — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.