ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $999 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 2,874,956).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 2874956
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2729
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8430
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 219g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $999
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Redmi K80 Ultra — 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 Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 220 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $350 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Redmi K80 Ultra by 12.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $649. Redmi K80 Ultra was $649 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (56/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Redmi K80 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 Redmi K80 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.