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 (3,247,013 vs 1,324,913); the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 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)
What makes Huawei Mate 50 Pro better?
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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 — 60/100, Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 52/100; 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1324913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 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 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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 145.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.