ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 3,023,211); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Honor Magic8 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 3023211
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100; 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 Magic8 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 3023211 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 7.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Honor Magic8 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
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 Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (91/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (82/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.