ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 824,513); the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 10 Pro better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 220g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (66/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | ZTE Axon 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and ZTE Axon 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 293.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (66/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.