ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs OnePlus 13
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 3,145,582).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
OnePlus 13
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 3145582
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 213g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the OnePlus 13, the OnePlus 13 scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, OnePlus 13 — 80/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 3145582 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and OnePlus 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads OnePlus 13 by 3.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. OnePlus 13 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 edges out the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the OnePlus 13?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OnePlus 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the OnePlus 13?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.