ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 220g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 35/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 Sony Xperia 5 III (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (66/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 185.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (56/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (66/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III 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 5 III?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.