ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Honor Magic V5
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $1350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 75/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 2,663,720); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Honor Magic V5
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 2663720
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1350
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Honor Magic V5, the Honor Magic V5 scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 56/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Honor Magic V5 — 72/100; 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 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). 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 V5 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Honor Magic V5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 2663720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2172x2352 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5820 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 150 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1350 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Honor Magic V5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Honor Magic V5 by 21.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $351. ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra was $351 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
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 V5 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor Magic V5 edges out the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic V5?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic V5 — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Honor Magic V5?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.