ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 3,057,215); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 3057215
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 186g vs 220g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by 6.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.