ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Honor Magic Vs2
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic Vs2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,420,808); the Honor Magic Vs2 is thinner (5.1mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Honor Magic Vs2
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Honor Magic Vs2 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Honor Magic Vs2, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Honor Magic Vs2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2156x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 157.5×146.2×5.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic Vs2
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic Vs2
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic Vs2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Honor Magic Vs2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Honor Magic Vs2 by 128.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic Vs2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (92/100 vs 71/100).
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 ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 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 Magic Vs2?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic Vs2 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic Vs2?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic Vs2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic Vs2?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic Vs2?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Honor Magic Vs2?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic Vs2 is a better fit for active users.