ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs OnePlus 9 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $999 and $969. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,185,805); the OnePlus 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
OnePlus 9 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 57/100)
What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 197g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $969 vs $999
- Better camera (59/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the OnePlus 9 Pro, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 65/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, OnePlus 9 Pro — 42/100; 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 9 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (53/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1185805 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3216x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 122 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $969 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and OnePlus 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 173.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. OnePlus 9 Pro was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (53/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OnePlus 9 Pro — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.