ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 75/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,119,308).
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Overall rating 75/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3119308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $730 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 62/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (95/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 9070 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 220 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | $730 |
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $269. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $269 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (90/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (95/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.