ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 75/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 3,182,664); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 3182664
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 7 points higher (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 2.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.