ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Huawei Pura X Max
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $999 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5300); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1520
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Huawei Pura X Max, 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 77/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 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 Pura X Max (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1520 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Huawei Pura X Max by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $521. ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra was $521 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (92/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Huawei Pura X Max 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 Pura X Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.