Launch report · Asus
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra: A 2025 Snapdragon 8 Elite Zenfone with gimbal OIS and 6 GHz Wi-Fi.
SpecEagle Editorial·Feb 2025·$1,000·Score 84/100
Zenfone 12 Ultra continues the upmarket move — big-screen Snapdragon 8 Elite, gimbal OIS and Wi-Fi 7.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.78" AMOLED 144 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP gimbal + 32 MP + 13 MP
Battery
5,500 mAh
Weight
220 g
What stands out
- Snapdragon 8 Elite + 6-axis gimbal OIS.
- IP68 + Wi-Fi 7.
- 144 Hz AMOLED.
- 5,500 mAh + wireless charging.
What to watch
- Lost the Zenfone's compact form.
- 220 g heavy.
- Only 2 OS updates.
- No jack.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 18 Pro Max
$1199 · score 94/100