ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 75/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,247,013).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3247013
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (85/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 220 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by 32.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (85/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.