ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $999 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4700); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,324,913); the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 220g).
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 220g
- Better camera (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Huawei Mate 50 Pro, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (80/100 vs 56/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 62/100, Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1324913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2616x1212 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 149 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1299 |
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Huawei Mate 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 135.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (92/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate 50 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.