ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Redmi K90 Max
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5500); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 3,119,308).
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 220g vs 227g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 3119308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Redmi K90 Max, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| 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, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by 18.0% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Redmi K90 Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Max?
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 K90 Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.