ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs OnePlus 12R
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,844,595).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
OnePlus 12R
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1844595
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus 12R better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 207g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Better portability (46/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the OnePlus 12R, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 35/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, OnePlus 12R — 48/100; 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the OnePlus 12R are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | OnePlus 12R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1844595 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $499 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 12R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 12R
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and OnePlus 12R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads OnePlus 12R by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. OnePlus 12R was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (56/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the OnePlus 12R are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the OnePlus 12R?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus 12R — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the OnePlus 12R?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OnePlus 12R — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the OnePlus 12R?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the OnePlus 12R?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the OnePlus 12R?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users.