ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Tecno Phantom X2
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,504,467); the Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Tecno Phantom X2
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)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 220g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). 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 (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 ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 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
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 115.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom X2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (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 ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (66/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Tecno Phantom X2 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Tecno Phantom X2?
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?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.