ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $999 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $999
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 35/100). 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 10 VII — 34/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (56/100 vs 35/100). 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 10 VII significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $449 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 262.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (92/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (56/100 vs 35/100).
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 10 VII significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.