ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $999 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 72/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,617,928).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3894
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 231g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $880 vs $999
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 3 points higher (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100; 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 Pura 90 Pro Max (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $880 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 100.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $119. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max was $119 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (92/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.