ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Honor Magic5 Ultimate
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5450); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 2,341,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5450 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 217g vs 220g
- Better camera (72/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 2341391 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1312x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5450 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Honor Magic5 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 38.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic5 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (72/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic5 Ultimate?
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 79/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic5 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (72/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic5 Ultimate?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Honor Magic5 Ultimate?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.