ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 50
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $999 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4460); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,420,808); the Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Huawei Mate 50
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4460 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 202g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $999
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Huawei Mate 50, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 41/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Huawei Mate 50 — 34/100; 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 (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Huawei Mate 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4460 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | HarmonyOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $700 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Huawei Mate 50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 50 by 128.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Huawei Mate 50 was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (89/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (56/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate 50?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 50?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate 50 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate 50?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate 50?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Huawei Mate 50?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users.