ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $999 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,725,229).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6200
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 207g vs 220g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100; 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 80 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 88.2% 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 80 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.