Asus Zenfone 12 vs Asus Zenfone 13 Ultra
Quick Comparison
Asus Zenfone 13 Ultra has better RAM than Asus Zenfone 12. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Asus Zenfone 12 | Asus Zenfone 13 Ultra |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 6.82 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 32 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 79990 | Rs. 109990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be December 29, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Asus Zenfone 12 is Rs. 79990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be February 06, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Asus Zenfone 13 Ultra is Rs. 109990.
Display comparison
Asus Zenfone 12 has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Asus Zenfone 13 Ultra's 6.82 inch screen. Asus Zenfone 12 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Asus Zenfone 13 Ultra has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Asus Zenfone 12 has display density of 411 PPI & Asus Zenfone 13 Ultra has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Asus Zenfone 13 Ultra has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88% than Asus Zenfone 12's ~ 84.8%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Asus Zenfone 13 Ultra's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Asus Zenfone 12's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Asus Zenfone 12 has 50 MP + 50 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Asus Zenfone 13 Ultra's 50 MP + 50 MP + 32 MP Triple Rear Camera. Asus Zenfone 12 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Asus Zenfone 13 Ultra's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Asus Zenfone 12 | Asus Zenfone 13 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | Zenfone 12 | Zenfone 13 Ultra |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 29, 2025 (Expected) | February 06, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Ebony Black, Sakura White, Sage Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, LTPO 1~120Hz, Max to 144Hz for Gaming Only |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.8% | ~ 88% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on display, 4000nits Brightness | HDR10, 2500 nits (peak), 1600nits HBM/ 3200 nits Peak Brightness, Amazon HDR, Youtube HDR Supported, 107.37% DCI-P3, 145.65% sRGB, 103.16% NTSC Color Gamut Coverage |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v6.0, HFP + A2DP + AVRCP + HID + PAN + OPP, aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GNSS support GPS(L1/L5), Glonass(L1), Galileo(E1/E5a), BeiDou(B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS(L1/L5) and NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerator, Electronic Compass, Distance sensor, Light sensor, gyroscope scope , Hall sensor | Face Recognition, Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient-light Sensor, Hall Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min, IP65/IP68 | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) 5 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | photo, video, portrait, professional (supports RAW files), professional video, light track, panorama, night scene, time-lapse/slo-mo | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 |
| CPU | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 25W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes, 10W |