ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $999 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4446
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 208g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $999
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 38/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100; 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 70 Air (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (69/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $555 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 115.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $444. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $444 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (56/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (69/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.