ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,902,468); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (220g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5775
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 248g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100). 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 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5775 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| 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 | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100).
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 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
Both devices scored 75/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (92/100 vs 75/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
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 90 RS Ultimate?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.