ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Vivo X500
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $999 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,247,013).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Vivo X500
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3247013
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 211g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $999
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Vivo X500 — 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 and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $820 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by 17.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $179. Vivo X500 was $179 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Vivo X500?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Vivo X500?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.