ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Honor Magic V6
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 75/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,247,013); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (220g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Honor Magic V6
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1599
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3247013
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 7 points higher (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Honor Magic V6 — 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 Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1599 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by 22.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
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 Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.