ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Huawei nova 13 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei nova 13 Pro (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 53/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 13 Pro is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Huawei nova 13 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei nova 13 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 209g vs 220g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Huawei nova 13 Pro, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 22 points higher (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Huawei nova 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 682743 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 904 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2420 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | HarmonyOS 4.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 163.4×74.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Huawei nova 13 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Huawei nova 13 Pro by 375.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 13 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (92/100 vs 49/100).
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 ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (56/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 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 nova 13 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei nova 13 Pro — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.