ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 75/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,247,013).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3247013
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (94/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 220 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP 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 Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by 41.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (100/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (94/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by 21 points (96/100 vs 75/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.