ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Nubia Fold
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Fold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $1090. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Fold has the bigger battery (6560 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 3,126,402); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (220g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Nubia Fold
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 3126402
- Faster charging: 65W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1090
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Nubia Fold better?
- Bigger battery: 6560 vs 5500 mAh
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Nubia Fold, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Nubia Fold — 56/100; 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 and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). 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 Nubia Fold are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Fold is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Nubia Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6560 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 160.0×144.0×5.4 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 249 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1090 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Fold
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Fold
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Fold
- 6560 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Nubia Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Nubia Fold by 3.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $91. ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra was $91 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
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 Nubia Fold are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Fold is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nubia Fold?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Nubia Fold by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nubia Fold?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Fold — 73/100.
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Nubia Fold?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users.