ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 2994112
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1295
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9287
- Lighter: 197g vs 220g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 53/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 8.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $296. ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra was $296 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.