ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Nubia Z40S Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 69/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,420,808); the Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Nubia Z40S Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 220g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 6 points higher (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Nubia Z40S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 128.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Nubia Z40S Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.