ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Honor Magic6 Ultimate
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads — 80/100 vs 75/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 2,380,839).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 2380839
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 227g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Honor Magic6 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Honor Magic6 Ultimate, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate scores 5 points higher (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads (77/100 vs 66/100). 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 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Honor Magic6 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 2380839 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 180 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 162.5×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 180MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Honor Magic6 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Honor Magic6 Ultimate by 36.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic6 Ultimate
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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 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate edges out the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic6 Ultimate is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.