ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 69/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 2,926,532); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (220g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 2926532
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $2899
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 69/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 6 points higher (75/100 vs 69/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $2899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- 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 TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 11.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1900. ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra was $1900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by just 6 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 TriFold?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.