ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 220g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 161.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.