ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-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 1,420,808); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 220g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 50 Ultra (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 128.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.