ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 3,119,308).
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15
- Overall rating 75/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 3119308
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 215g vs 220g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by 16.6% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.