ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Huawei Mate X3
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,530,652); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (220g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Huawei Mate X3
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 239g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Huawei Mate X3, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4800 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Huawei Mate X3 by 112.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (92/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate X3?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate X3?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate X3?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate X3?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Huawei Mate X3?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.