ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-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 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40
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 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 220g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (53/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 by 221.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (53/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
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 40?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.