ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Motorola Moto Edge S30
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 59/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,208,784); the Motorola Moto Edge S30 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Motorola Moto Edge S30
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Motorola Moto Edge S30 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 220g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Motorola Moto Edge S30, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Motorola Moto Edge S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1208784 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1605 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3996 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP52 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 168.1×75.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Motorola Moto Edge S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 168.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto Edge S30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (92/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto Edge S30 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a better fit for active users.