ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Honor Magic7
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 2,967,184); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Honor Magic7
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 2967184
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $999
- Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Honor Magic7, the Honor Magic7 scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Honor Magic7 — 82/100; 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 Magic7 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Honor Magic7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 2967184 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1264x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5650 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 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 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $599 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Honor Magic7 by 9.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Honor Magic7 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
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 Magic7 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 edges out the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic7?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic7 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Honor Magic7?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.