Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Specifications
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 8 x 3.5 - 4.3 GHz, Oryon Gen 2
Graphics adapter
Qualcomm Adreno 830, Core: 1100 MHz
Memory
12 GB
, LPDDR5x
Display
6.78 inch 20:9, 2400 x 1080 pixel 388 PPI, Capacitive touchscreen, Samsung E6 Flexible, AMOLED, LTPO 1 - 120 Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, glossy: yes, HDR, 144 Hz
Storage
512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash, 512 GB
, 256GB / 512GB, 486 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: 3.5mm, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, hall, OTG
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4, 2G (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), 3G (800, 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66), 5G-Sub6 (Band 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79), Dual SIM, LTE, 5G, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.9 x 163.8 x 77
Battery
5500 mAh Lithium-Ion, 2 x 2750 mAh, Quick Charge 5.0 and PD Charging
Charging
wireless charging, fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 15
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix (Sony LYT-700, f/1.9, 24 mm, Gimbal-OIS) + 32 MPix (3x optical zoom, f/2.4, 65 mm) + 13 MPix (Ultra Wide, f/2.2, 13 mm); Camera2-API-Level: Level 3
Secondary Camera: 32 MPix (f/2.5, 22 mm)
Secondary Camera: 32 MPix (f/2.5, 22 mm)
Additional features
Speakers: Dual, Keyboard: OnScreen, SIM-Tool, Case, USB-C-Cabel, Bluetooth Audio Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3, Opus | GNSS: GPS (L1, L5), Glonass (L1), BeiDou (B1i, B1C, B2a), Galileo (E1, E5a), QZSS (L1, L5), NavIC (L5) | HDR: HLG, HDR10, HDR10+ | DRM Widevine L1 | eSIM | IP68 | USB Copy Test: 45.88 MB/s (connected to Samsung Portable SSD T7 (USB 3.2 Gen. 2), Supported File Systems for external storages: FAT32, exFAT, NTFS | Body-SAR: W/kg, Head-SAR: W/kg | max. charging speed: 65 W (wired) / up to 15 W (wireless), fanless, waterproof
Weight
220 g
Price
1099 Euro
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 16 scores (from 25 reviews)
Average of 16 scores (from 25 reviews)
price: 65%, performance: 95%, features: 89%, display: 87% mobility: 83%, workmanship: 75%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: - %
Reviews for the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra full review
Source: GSM Arena
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/13/2025
Source: GSM Arena
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/13/2025
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra Smartphone Review
Source: OI Spice Tech News EN→zh-CN
The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a well-made and functional phone. But, there are no significant changes compared to previous generation phones. However, when it comes down to real-time performance, prolonged usage causes aggressive heating. It might be a compelling choice for those who want a premium device with high performance and a clean UI. But, the phone lacks gaming-centric features. Plus, the camera results might not satisfy the expectations of many users. The addition of smart AI features didn’t go unnoticed, while gimbal stabilization is fully utilized for video shooting.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/11/2025
Source: OI Spice Tech News
EN→zh-CNThe Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a well-made and functional phone. But, there are no significant changes compared to previous generation phones. However, when it comes down to real-time performance, prolonged usage causes aggressive heating. It might be a compelling choice for those who want a premium device with high performance and a clean UI. But, the phone lacks gaming-centric features. Plus, the camera results might not satisfy the expectations of many users. The addition of smart AI features didn’t go unnoticed, while gimbal stabilization is fully utilized for video shooting.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/11/2025
The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a high-spec phone that doesn't do enough to earn its 'Ultra' name
Source: Techradar EN→zh-CN
The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a powerful, high-spec phone with a large RAM capacity and a cutting-edge chipset. However, it doesn’t do enough to justify its high price, with no novel or useful extra features to help it compete with big-name rivals. The lack of notable upgrades over its predecessor doesn't help, either.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/07/2025
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 50% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
Source: Techradar
EN→zh-CNThe Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a powerful, high-spec phone with a large RAM capacity and a cutting-edge chipset. However, it doesn’t do enough to justify its high price, with no novel or useful extra features to help it compete with big-name rivals. The lack of notable upgrades over its predecessor doesn't help, either.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/07/2025
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 50% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra Review: A great phone that should cost less
Source: Android Headlines EN→zh-CN
Now, the big question. Should you buy this phone? This device isn’t perfect, but then again, no phone is. There will always be a fault or two to find with a new device, even those on the top end. That being said, there are only a few faults here with the Zenfone 12 Ultra. It’s a great device. However, the few faults it does have are big enough that it might turn some people off. The camera is pretty good but it won’t be good enough for those who demand the best. The phone also has pretty limited global compatibility. ASUS could change that in the future. That being said, ASUS was pretty clear before we received the review unit that the phone was not going to be sold in the US. Which means it has no reason to make the phone work here either.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/07/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android Headlines
EN→zh-CNNow, the big question. Should you buy this phone? This device isn’t perfect, but then again, no phone is. There will always be a fault or two to find with a new device, even those on the top end. That being said, there are only a few faults here with the Zenfone 12 Ultra. It’s a great device. However, the few faults it does have are big enough that it might turn some people off. The camera is pretty good but it won’t be good enough for those who demand the best. The phone also has pretty limited global compatibility. ASUS could change that in the future. That being said, ASUS was pretty clear before we received the review unit that the phone was not going to be sold in the US. Which means it has no reason to make the phone work here either.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/07/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | Unboxing & One Week Review
Source: Tech Spurt
As with other recent 2025 flagship phones, this massive handset leans heavy on its AI features. These are genuinely useful and I love the clean ZenUI experience, but the Zenfone 12 Ultra is a tough sell at this price vs the OnePlus 13 etc. That camera setup is merely fine, for instance, although the gaming chops are solid thanks to the ROG Phone foundations. Battery life is also great, so you will enjoy a full day of play from a single charge. Most of the specs seem to be the same vs the 11 Ultra from last year, however. The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra doesn't upgrade the wireless charging, design, display and many other bits of the hardware compared with the old version. Yes, that camera tech is almost the same too, despite the change to Sony's Lytia sensor for the main shooter. And of course, plenty of AI shenanigans.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Source: Tech Spurt
As with other recent 2025 flagship phones, this massive handset leans heavy on its AI features. These are genuinely useful and I love the clean ZenUI experience, but the Zenfone 12 Ultra is a tough sell at this price vs the OnePlus 13 etc. That camera setup is merely fine, for instance, although the gaming chops are solid thanks to the ROG Phone foundations. Battery life is also great, so you will enjoy a full day of play from a single charge. Most of the specs seem to be the same vs the 11 Ultra from last year, however. The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra doesn't upgrade the wireless charging, design, display and many other bits of the hardware compared with the old version. Yes, that camera tech is almost the same too, despite the change to Sony's Lytia sensor for the main shooter. And of course, plenty of AI shenanigans.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/06/2025
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra Review - Is This Phone Even Trying?
Source: Matthew Moniz
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Source: Matthew Moniz
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2025
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra review: I really like this phone, but you shouldn't buy it
Source: Android Central EN→zh-CN
I've always enjoyed using ASUS's phones, and the Zenfone 12 Ultra is no different. It has the best-tuned software package of any Android phone, and the interface is fluid like nothing else available today. The UI itself is clean and uncluttered, and you don't get any bloatware either. It's a similar situation with the hardware; the phone leverages the latest Qualcomm silicon and is a gaming powerhouse, and the battery lasts all day with ease. As much as I like the phone, I can't recommend it — the cameras just aren't good enough for what it costs (€1,099), and ASUS's insistence on delivering just two Android platform updates is a deal-breaker.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Android Central
EN→zh-CNI've always enjoyed using ASUS's phones, and the Zenfone 12 Ultra is no different. It has the best-tuned software package of any Android phone, and the interface is fluid like nothing else available today. The UI itself is clean and uncluttered, and you don't get any bloatware either. It's a similar situation with the hardware; the phone leverages the latest Qualcomm silicon and is a gaming powerhouse, and the battery lasts all day with ease. As much as I like the phone, I can't recommend it — the cameras just aren't good enough for what it costs (€1,099), and ASUS's insistence on delivering just two Android platform updates is a deal-breaker.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra review
Source: GSM Arena EN→zh-CN
The Zenfone 12 Ultra is very much an iterative update. Not a lot has changed since the Zenfone 11 generation. Asus is really not pushing the envelope in any way. We do appreciate the new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and the noticeable upgrade in burst performance, but the chip thermal-throttles quite aggressively under prolonged loads. Another thing that shouldn't go unnoticed is the huge infusion of AI smarts and features in the Zenfone 12 Ultra. Plenty of new and older features are on offer that make a very impressive roster, easily on the level of rivals like Samsung and their flagship line. We also enjoyed the subtle tweaks to the UI, including things like the rich battery care options.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: GSM Arena
EN→zh-CNThe Zenfone 12 Ultra is very much an iterative update. Not a lot has changed since the Zenfone 11 generation. Asus is really not pushing the envelope in any way. We do appreciate the new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and the noticeable upgrade in burst performance, but the chip thermal-throttles quite aggressively under prolonged loads. Another thing that shouldn't go unnoticed is the huge infusion of AI smarts and features in the Zenfone 12 Ultra. Plenty of new and older features are on offer that make a very impressive roster, easily on the level of rivals like Samsung and their flagship line. We also enjoyed the subtle tweaks to the UI, including things like the rich battery care options.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 84%
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a lesson in AI overkill and short-term thinking
Source: Android Authority EN→zh-CN
Despite doing a lot competently, it’s hard to recommend the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra to many people. It’s not that the Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bad hardware package; far from it in many respects. Battery life, charging, and performance are top of the class. If you’re coming from an older model, say something from the 2021 era, the other unchanged bits of hardware will certainly feel new enough to be worthwhile. Likewise, the stock-like UI is super for those looking to avoid the typical clutter, while the AI extras keep the software feeling current and competitive. Even so, you can try and grab last year’s model at a discount and won’t miss out on all that much.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Android Authority
EN→zh-CNDespite doing a lot competently, it’s hard to recommend the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra to many people. It’s not that the Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bad hardware package; far from it in many respects. Battery life, charging, and performance are top of the class. If you’re coming from an older model, say something from the 2021 era, the other unchanged bits of hardware will certainly feel new enough to be worthwhile. Likewise, the stock-like UI is super for those looking to avoid the typical clutter, while the AI extras keep the software feeling current and competitive. Even so, you can try and grab last year’s model at a discount and won’t miss out on all that much.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 60%
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra Review
Source: Trusted Reviews EN→zh-CN
I had high hopes for the Zenfone 12 Ultra. Sadly, those have been all but dashed after properly testing it. Considering it’s €100 more in Europe (where it’s exclusively available for now), the fact that the hardware is essentially identical is a particularly hard sell. Yes, the Snapdragon 8 Elite is a nice upgrade, but even that falls behind the similarly specced competition in benchmark testing. You’re getting the same overall look, same screen, same cameras, same battery and same charge speeds as the Zenfone 11 Ultra. The only real discernable difference being new AI features baked into the Android 15 experience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Trusted Reviews
EN→zh-CNI had high hopes for the Zenfone 12 Ultra. Sadly, those have been all but dashed after properly testing it. Considering it’s €100 more in Europe (where it’s exclusively available for now), the fact that the hardware is essentially identical is a particularly hard sell. Yes, the Snapdragon 8 Elite is a nice upgrade, but even that falls behind the similarly specced competition in benchmark testing. You’re getting the same overall look, same screen, same cameras, same battery and same charge speeds as the Zenfone 11 Ultra. The only real discernable difference being new AI features baked into the Android 15 experience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 60%
Zenfone 12 Ultra is good but missing some of that Asus magic
Source: Mobile Syrup EN→zh-CN
Asus is trying to steal some of the press away from Samsung this year by launching its Zenfone 12 Ultra before the Galaxy S25 series sales date. Well, at least in places outside Canada – the Taiwanese company won’t release its latest flagship in the North. However, despite the lack of availability, I couldn’t say no when Asus asked me if I wanted to take a quick look at the Zenfone 12 Ultra. In my opinion—and I swear it has nothing to do with nationality— Asus has replaced its Taiwanese brethren, HTC. The company puts out interesting devices that typically don’t match what the competitors are doing, which could be to their detriment; however, its handsets normally fill a niche, showcasing something interesting and unique.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/06/2025
Source: Mobile Syrup
EN→zh-CNAsus is trying to steal some of the press away from Samsung this year by launching its Zenfone 12 Ultra before the Galaxy S25 series sales date. Well, at least in places outside Canada – the Taiwanese company won’t release its latest flagship in the North. However, despite the lack of availability, I couldn’t say no when Asus asked me if I wanted to take a quick look at the Zenfone 12 Ultra. In my opinion—and I swear it has nothing to do with nationality— Asus has replaced its Taiwanese brethren, HTC. The company puts out interesting devices that typically don’t match what the competitors are doing, which could be to their detriment; however, its handsets normally fill a niche, showcasing something interesting and unique.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/06/2025
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra review: still bigger, now cleaner
Source: Phone Arena EN→zh-CN
Sadly, the Zenfone 12 Ultra is "more of the same". It really does feel like a Zenfone 11 Ultra with a new chip inside, and a slightly different paintjob. We were hoping for a more meaningful camera upgrade, or a redesign to make it more fun or appealing. The ROG Phones, for example, have a distinct personality and a clear(ish) target audience. The Zenfone seems to be meandering about since last year — it grew up in size but didn't add anything specific to the mix besides "it's bigger now". It's sort of like "a ROG Phone that's not a ROG Phone". Sure, it's slightly cheaper, but as a flagship, it feels bland and stale and there's not one thing about it that we can point to and say "Buy it because of THAT!".
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 73%
Source: Phone Arena
EN→zh-CNSadly, the Zenfone 12 Ultra is "more of the same". It really does feel like a Zenfone 11 Ultra with a new chip inside, and a slightly different paintjob. We were hoping for a more meaningful camera upgrade, or a redesign to make it more fun or appealing. The ROG Phones, for example, have a distinct personality and a clear(ish) target audience. The Zenfone seems to be meandering about since last year — it grew up in size but didn't add anything specific to the mix besides "it's bigger now". It's sort of like "a ROG Phone that's not a ROG Phone". Sure, it's slightly cheaper, but as a flagship, it feels bland and stale and there's not one thing about it that we can point to and say "Buy it because of THAT!".
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 73%
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra Asus kann sich Zen lassen
Source: Chip.de
DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/13/2025
Rating: Total score: 98% price: 68% performance: 99% features: 100% display: 98% mobility: 97%
Source: Chip.de
DE→zh-CNSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/13/2025
Rating: Total score: 98% price: 68% performance: 99% features: 100% display: 98% mobility: 97%
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra Review
Source: Geeknetic
ES→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Geeknetic
ES→zh-CNSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%
Recensione ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra: prestazioni al top e AI evoluta, ma manca qualcosa
Source: Tutto Android
IT→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/11/2025
Source: Tutto Android
IT→zh-CNSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/11/2025
Recensione Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 72% display: 88% mobility: 90% workmanship: 75%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi
IT→zh-CNSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 72% display: 88% mobility: 90% workmanship: 75%
Recensione Zenfone 12 Ultra, ha tutto quello che serve, ma basterà?
Source: HDblog.it IT→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: features: 93%
Source: HDblog.it
IT→zh-CNSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: features: 93%
Recensione ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra: fedele a sé stesso, ma per chi?
Source: Smart World IT→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 70% features: 80% display: 85% mobility: 85% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Smart World
IT→zh-CNSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 70% features: 80% display: 85% mobility: 85% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Test de l’Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra : un smartphone qui conjugue les hauts et les bas
Source: Frandroid
FR→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Frandroid
FR→zh-CNSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Test Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra, toujours costaud mais ennuyeux
Source: Journal du Geek FR→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Journal du Geek
FR→zh-CNSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra - recenzja, test, opinia i dane techniczne
Source: Unite4buy
PL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/12/2025
Source: Unite4buy
PL→zh-CNSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/12/2025
Test smartfona ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra - Snapdragon 8 Elite na jednym pokładzie z gniazdem mini-jack 3,5 mm
Source: PurePC PL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Source: PurePC
PL→zh-CNSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/06/2025
Recenze Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra: celebrita druhé kategorie
Source: Smartmania.cz
CZ→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 91% features: 84% mobility: 74% workmanship: 71%
Source: Smartmania.cz
CZ→zh-CNSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 91% features: 84% mobility: 74% workmanship: 71%
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra: Överraskande AI, men snål på uppdateringar
Source: M3 PC för alla
SV→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/11/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: M3 PC för alla
SV→zh-CNSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/11/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%
Test: Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra – Förbättrad
Source: Mobil.se SV→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 78% display: 80%
Source: Mobil.se
SV→zh-CNSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 78% display: 80%
Comment
Qualcomm Adreno 830: 用于智能手机的高通 Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC 中集成了三个图形处理器，每个处理器的主频为 1.1 GHz。三个芯片集成了 12 MB 共享缓存。据高通公司称，比上一代产品（Adreno 750）快 40%。
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
SD 8 Elite: 2024 年底推出的用于智能手机的高端 SoC（片上系统）。它集成了两个主频高达 4.32 GHz 的快速 Oryon Gen 2 Prime 内核和 6 个主频高达 3.53 GHz 的小型 Oryon Gen 2 Performance 内核。» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
6.78":
只有较少的手机有很大的屏幕。
大尺寸可以让屏幕有更高的分辨率。因而例如字体等的细节将会更丰富。不过另一方面，小屏幕的功耗会较低，而设备也会更轻盈小巧，售价更低。
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
