ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $1090. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,247,013); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (220g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1090
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3247013
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 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 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1256x2808 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1090 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by 17.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $91. ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra was $91 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.