ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,902,468).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1902468
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 234g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Kirin 9050 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max edges out the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.