ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Realme Neo8
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 3,222,272).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Realme Neo8
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 3222272
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $999
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Realme Neo8 — 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, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $429 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Realme Neo8 by 0.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Realme Neo8 was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Realme Neo8?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Realme Neo8?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.