ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5160); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,504,467); the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1504467
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 220g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Tecno Phantom X2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 164.6×72.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Tecno Phantom X2 Pro by 115.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (66/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a better fit for active users.