ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Honor 90 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $999 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,463,370); the Honor 90 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Honor 90 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1463370
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Honor 90 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $999
- Better camera (71/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Honor 90 Pro, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Pro leads (71/100 vs 56/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Honor 90 Pro — 62/100; 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 Honor 90 Pro (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Honor 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1463370 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $500 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 90 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor 90 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Honor 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Honor 90 Pro by 121.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Honor 90 Pro was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (92/100 vs 71/100).
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 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (71/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro 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 90 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Honor 90 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor 90 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor 90 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor 90 Pro?
The Honor 90 Pro leads on camera score (71/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor 90 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Honor 90 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users.