The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra makes a great first impression, but then trips up and lands face-first.
Unlike the Zenfone 11 Ultra, this model’s not coming to the U.S. directly.
The AMOLED display has an FHD resolution, while its rivals offer higher QHD resolutions.
But the Zenfone 12 Ultra claws points back with its enhanced smoothness.
We weren’t able to measure the brightness of the Zenfone 12 Ultra’s display in our lab.
First up is a main camera photo of Oxford Circus between the Zenfone and the iPhone.
This 3x telephoto comparison of Westminster Cathedral shows the Zenfone 12 Ultra at its weakest.
Our final photo comparison is a portrait selfie, again with the Galaxy S25.
Plus, the S25’s FOV is smaller, presumably as a way to cut out additional camera motion.
65W wired and 15W wireless charging is back for the Zenfone 12 Ultra.
This lets you find a photo or option to tweak by describing vaguely what you’re after.
This isn’t to say there’s no reason to buy the Zenfone 12 Ultra.
Plus, its unique gimbal-mounted camera remains a potential deal-clincher for some users.
I’d endorse the Zenfone more heartily if it had made more hardware upgrades.
