ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro; launch prices were $999 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,825,771); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (220g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5775
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $2799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 56/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100; 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 XT 2 Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 77.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1800. ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra was $1800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Mate XT 2 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 XT 2 Ultimate?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.