ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Huawei P50 Pocket
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $999 and $1410. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,119,714); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Huawei P50 Pocket is noticeably lighter (190g vs 220g).
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1410
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 220g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Huawei P50 Pocket, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 27/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 62/100, Huawei P50 Pocket — 8/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (66/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (69/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Huawei P50 Pocket | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2790x1188 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 220 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1410 |
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Huawei P50 Pocket, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 178.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $411. ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra was $411 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (66/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (69/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei P50 Pocket — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users.