ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 53/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 971,424); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 220g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 22 points higher (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (92/100 vs 57/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 234.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (92/100 vs 57/100).
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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (56/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (66/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.