ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $999 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 75/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,247,013); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3247013
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $970 vs $999
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 15 points higher (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $970 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by 35.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $29. Vivo X500 Pro was $29 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.