ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Huawei P50
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $999 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4100); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Huawei P50
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Huawei P50 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 181g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $999
- Better portability (71/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Huawei P50, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 34/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Huawei P50 — 22/100; 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 P50 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (71/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Huawei P50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | HarmonyOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $700 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei P50
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei P50
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Huawei P50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Huawei P50 by 185.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Huawei P50 was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (89/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (56/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (66/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (71/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei P50?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei P50?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei P50 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei P50?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei P50?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Huawei P50?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users.