ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $999 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 48/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (220g vs 271g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 10W
- Lighter: 220g vs 271g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 27 points higher (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 38/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 4/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2208x1768 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 220 g | 271 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 185.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (56/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (66/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 27 points (75/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users.