ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate; launch prices were $999 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,673,316).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1673316
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4313
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 209g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $999
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, 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 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 43/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Pova 7 Ultra (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1673316 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $300 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 94.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $699. Tecno Pova 7 Ultra was $699 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.