Launch report · Asus
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra: The ROG's sensible sibling — gimbal camera, 144 Hz LTPO, grown-up looks.
SpecEagle Editorial·Feb 2025·$1,099·Score 84/100
Zenfone 12 Ultra's gimbal camera produces walking footage rivals can't match without a physical stabiliser, and the jack + clean software keep an enthusiast niche loyal. The two-update policy is the deal-breaker Asus refuses to fix.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.78" LTPO AMOLED 144 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · gimbal OIS
Battery
5,500 mAh
Weight
220 g
What stands out
- Gimbal-stabilised video walks beat every rival's EIS.
- 3.5 mm jack on a 2025 flagship.
- Near-stock ZenUI with serious AI transcription tools.
- 144 Hz game mode.
What to watch
- Two OS updates is the segment's worst.
- FHD+ resolution at $1,099.
- No periscope — 3× max optical.
- Availability is thin outside Europe/Taiwan.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 18 Pro Max
$1199 · score 94/100