ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 220g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 150.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (86/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition 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 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.