ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 3,247,013); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 3247013
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $709 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $290. Xiaomi 17 was $290 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.