ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs OnePlus 16
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 75/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,247,013).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
OnePlus 16
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3247013
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 20 points higher (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (95/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 220 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (90/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (95/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by 20 points (95/100 vs 75/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the OnePlus 16?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the OnePlus 16?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.