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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Comparison between Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Asus.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.8 | 9.6 |
| Camera | 8.7 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 9.6 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 2 TB
- against 512 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,000 nits
- against 2,500 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 388 ppi
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 5,088 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,702,580
- against 2,331,417
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.26 GHz | 4.32 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 2 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,331,417 | 2,702,580 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,933 Best value | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,223 Best value | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 cores at 4.26 GHz and 4 cores at 2.60 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L cores and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,010 Best value | 5,678 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Orange, Blue, White | Black, White, Green, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 233 g | 220 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91 % Best value | 88 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Glass Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B Best value | D |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 180 Best value | 45 |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,088 mAh | 5,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 65 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h | 61 h Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W Best value | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,200 Best value |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits Best value | 2,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,868 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, Anti-reflective coating, Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 6, HDR10, Always-On Display, LTPO, 10-Bit Panel, DCI-P3, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Cooling System, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 26 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Tri-Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, Infrared, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,469 € | — |
| Model numbers | iPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525 | AI2501, AI2501H, I2501C, AI2501B |
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