Side-by-side technical data
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Honor 500 Pro
Comparison between Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Honor 500 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus and Honor.
The verdict
Your pick: Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Zenfone 12 Ultra | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.6 | 8.6 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 8.2 | 9.6 |
Which one is for you?
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against AMOLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Honor 500 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 5,500 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1,000 GB
- against 512 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 6,000 nits
- against 2,500 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Zenfone 12 Ultra | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.32 GHz | 4.32 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1,000 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,702,580 | 2,710,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L cores and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 5,678 | — |
Design
| Specification | Zenfone 12 Ultra | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green, Purple | Black, White, Silver, Blue, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 155.8 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 201 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88 % | 91.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69K Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 45 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Zenfone 12 Ultra | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 8,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 61 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 50 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
Display
| Specification | Zenfone 12 Ultra | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,500 nits | 6,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.55″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,264 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,736 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | 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 | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 3840Hz PWM |
Sensors
| Specification | Zenfone 12 Ultra | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Zenfone 12 Ultra | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Cooling System, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Zenfone 12 Ultra | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Zenfone 12 Ultra | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Tri-Band Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Auracast, ASHA |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Zenfone 12 Ultra | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA |
Technical
| Specification | Zenfone 12 Ultra | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | AI2501, AI2501H, I2501C, AI2501B | MEP-AN00 |
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