ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra: Specs and Features Revealed

Design and Camera

The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, set to launch on February 6, boasts a refined design with a slightly smaller, wider camera module compared to its predecessor. The triple-camera setup features a 50MP main sensor with OIS, alongside a 13MP ultrawide and a 32MP 3x telephoto lens with OIS. Many of its specs mirror the Realme GT 7, a known flagship powerhouse.

Display and Performance

The Zenfone 12 Ultra sports a 6.78-inch Full HD+ LTPO AMOLED display with a dynamic refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz, reaching 144Hz for gaming. The Samsung E6 panel offers impressive visuals with 10-bit HDR, 2,500 nits peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, the device offers 8GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB or 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage, running on Android 15 with Zen UI. This powerful performance rivals some of the top smartphones of the year, such as the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

Battery and Other Features

The Zenfone 12 Ultra packs a 5,500mAh battery with 65W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, and support for Quick Charge 5.0 and PD charging. It retains the 3.5mm headphone jack and includes dual stereo speakers, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and IP68 dust and water resistance. While ASUS has been less prominent in the standard smartphone market, the Zenfone series has been known for innovation, such as being the first to introduce 4GB of RAM in a smartphone. For those interested in AI advancements, check out ChatGPT Deep Research.