ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs OnePlus Ace 5
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus Ace 5 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 66/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 has the bigger battery (6415 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 2,324,192).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
OnePlus Ace 5
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 2324192
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6415 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 206g vs 220g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the OnePlus Ace 5, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 9 points higher (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). 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 Ace 5 (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the OnePlus Ace 5 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | OnePlus Ace 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 2324192 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6415 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 161.7×75.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Ace 5
- 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 Ace 5
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus Ace 5
- 6415 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and OnePlus Ace 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads OnePlus Ace 5 by 39.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Ace 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
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 Ace 5 (56/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the OnePlus Ace 5 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 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 OnePlus Ace 5?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the OnePlus Ace 5 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 Ace 5?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the OnePlus Ace 5?
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 Ace 5?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the OnePlus Ace 5?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus Ace 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users.