ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $999 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4400); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,818,396); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (220g vs 253g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 253g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 39/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 38/100; 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 Fold5 (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2176x1812 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 128 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 253 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 Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 78.6% 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 Fold5 (92/100 vs 76/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (66/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users.