ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A90 5G better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 220g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 164.8×76.4×8.4 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
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 293.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (56/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (66/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.