ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Honor Magic V3
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $999 and $1399. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5150); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 2,388,314); the Honor Magic V3 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Honor Magic V3
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5150 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1399
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (70/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic V3 received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 56/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Honor Magic V3 — 60/100; 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 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Honor Magic V3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 2388314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2156x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 137 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1399 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Honor Magic V3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Honor Magic V3 by 36.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra was $400 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 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic V3?
Both devices scored 75/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (92/100 vs 82/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic V3?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic V3 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic V3?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic V3?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Honor Magic V3?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users.