ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Xiaomi 14 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 14 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $999 and $680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 75/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4880); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 2,397,671).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Xiaomi 14 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 2397671
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 7100
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4880 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 223g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $680 vs $999
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 14 Pro, the Xiaomi 14 Pro scores 4 points higher (79/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro leads (77/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Xiaomi 14 Pro — 72/100; 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 ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 2397671 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 7100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4880 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| 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 / ZenUI | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 161.4×75.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $680 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.42
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 14 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 14 Pro
- 4880 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Xiaomi 14 Pro by 35.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $319. Xiaomi 14 Pro was $319 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The Xiaomi 14 Pro edges out the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 14 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The Xiaomi 14 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 14 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.