ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro; launch prices were $999 and $349. 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 ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Nothing Phone (2a)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $999
- Better camera (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Nothing Phone (2a), 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 58/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 48/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Nothing Phone (2a) — 52/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $349 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 229.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Nothing Phone (2a) was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (92/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (66/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.