ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 2,814,251).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 2814251
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1999
- Better camera (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 215g vs 220g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 52/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 220 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 15.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.