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| Manufacturer | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Series | Zenfone |
| First released | February 2025 |
| Predecessor | Zenfone 11 Ultra |
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 77.0 x 8.9mm |
| Weight | 220g |
| Operating system | Android™ 15 |
| Storage | UFS4.0 256GB UFS4.0 512GB |
| SIM | Dual-SIM / Dual-Standby / eSIM support |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh |
| Charging | Wired charging: Support HyperCharge with 65-watt charger Wireless charging: Compatible with Qi 1.3 standard, up to 15-watt with using QC 2.0 standard charger |
| Rear camera | Main Camera: Sony® Lytia 700 50MP
Second Camera: 13MP ultra-wide lens Third Camera: 32MP, 3X optical zoom |
| Front camera | 32MP RGBW sensor
Pixel binning 1.4μm (Actual output photo: 8MP) 22 mm equivalent focal length in 35 mm film camera |
| Display | 6.78" FHD+ (2400x1080 pixels) SAMSUNG E6 Flexible AMOLED LTPO 1~120 Hz, Max to 144 Hz for gaming only 1,600 nits HBM/ 2,500 nits peak brightness Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™ 2 107.37% DCI-P3 / 145.65% sRGB / 103.16% NTSC color gamut coverage Amazon HDR / Youtube HDR supported Supports Always-On display, refresh rate down to 1Hz Capacitive touchscreen with 10-point multitouch (supports glove touch) |
| Website | https://www.asus.com/mobile-handhelds/phones/zenfone/zenfone-12-ultra/ |
The Zenfone 12 Ultra is a smartphone developed and marketed by ASUS, released on February 6 2025.[1] The device is the second AI phone in the company's mainstream Zenfone product lline, succeeding the Zenfone 11 Ultra. It is marketed for its AI features and camera capabilities as the slogan - AI, Snap in Style - stated. Running on the Android 15 operation system and supporting 5G connectivity, the Zenfone 12 Ultra is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon® 8 Elite processor.
History
On February 1, just five days before the official launch of Zenfone 12 Ultra, the specs and images were leaked by WinFuture, a Germany-based online tech publication. This article even stated that Zenfone 12 Ultra would be a "slightly stripped-down version of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro."[2] Another technology news website, Android Police, also stated the same by publishing an article "The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is basically an ROG Phone 9 Pro" on the same day of the official launch.[3] At the time, ASUS did not respond.
On the same day of its launch day (February 6, 2025), the Zenfone 12 Ultra was immediately available in Europe (except for UK), Taiwan and Hong Kong.[4] Later this year (2025), it is also available in Japan on May 30.[5]
Specifications
Design
The Zenfone 12 Ultra has a matte glass back, narrow display bezels, and rounded corners. The frame is made from 100% recycled aluminum, the screen contains 22% recycled glass, and the packaging is FSC™-certified.[6] The device is available in three color variants: Sage Green, Ebony Black, and Sakura White.
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Display
The Zenfone 12 Ultra comes with a 6.78-inch FHD+ Samsung E6 flexible AMOLED display. It supports LTPO technology with a refresh rate ranging from 1 to 120 Hz, and up to 144 Hz in supported gaming scenarios. The display has a peak brightness of 2,500 nits and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It is compatible with HDR formats including Amazon HDR and YouTube HDR.[7]
Memory & Storage
The device is available with either 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and 256GB or 512GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage.[8]
Camera System
The Zenfone 12 Ultra has a triple-camera system. The main camera uses a 50 MP Sony Lytia 700 sensor with gimbal optical image stabilization (OIS). The secondary camera is a 13 MP ultrawide-angle lens with a free-form design to reduce distortion. The third camera is a 32 MP telephoto lens supporting 3x optical zoom.
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Battery & Charging
The Zenfone 12 Ultra is equipped with a 5500 mAh battery. It supports Quick Charge 5.0 and PD Charging for wired charging with HyperCharge technology. Additionally, the device supports wireless charging compatible with the Qi 1.3 standard, supporting charging rates up to 15 watts using QC 2.0 standard chargers.
Release & Pricing
Zenfone 12 Ultra is available on the launch day (February 6, 2025) and starts at €1,099 (USD$1,142). For early bird buyers who buy Zenfone 12 Ultra between February 6 and 28, they will get a special €100 discount.[9]
Availability by regions
| Date | Regions |
|---|---|
| February 6, 2025 | Europe (except the UK), Taiwan, Hong Kong |
| May 30, 2025 | Japan |
As announced by many media outlets, the Zenfone 12 Ultra will not be sold in the US, unlike the ROG Phone Series and its previous Zenfone generations.[10][11][12]
References
- ^ Michail. "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra launch date confirmed". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Bhatia, Sanuj (2025-02-03). "Another Ultra Android flagship is coming, and the leaked specs look promising". Android Police. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Jhaveri, Aakash (2025-02-06). "The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is basically an ROG Phone 9 Pro". Android Police. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Peter. "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra launches with Snapdragon 8 Elite, improved gimbal stabilization". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Hagedoorn, Hilbert (2025-05-28). "ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra Release Date, Price & Specs: Snapdragon 8 Elite". www.guru3d.com. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Zenfone 12 Ultra｜Phones｜ASUS Global". ASUS Global. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra review". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Kateliev, Preslav (2025-03-03). "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra review: still bigger, now cleaner". PhoneArena. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Wong, Abel (2025-02-06). "ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra global release - 5,500mAh battery and up to 16GB + 512GB memory, starting price at ~RM5K". TechNave. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is skipping the US". 2025-02-06. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Johnson, Allison (2025-02-06). "The Zenfone 12 Ultra is another big phone the US won't get". The Verge. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Onawole, Habeeb (2025-02-06). "Asus' new phone won't be sold in the US but last year's model is heavily discounted". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2025-06-26.