ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $999 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5100); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Faster charging: 70W vs 65W
- Lighter: 193g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $999
- Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 56/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $450 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (92/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Tecno Camon 40 Premier by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.