ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 30S
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 220g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (67/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 30S by 221.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (92/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (66/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (67/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.