Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra

Device Overview

Announced: February 6, 2025
Released: February 28, 2025
Models: AI2501, AI2501H, I2501C, AI2501B
Price: £929.99 / €978.49

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 active at once)
Durability: IP68, Dust & water resistant (1.5m for 30 min)
Build: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (front), Glass back, Aluminum frame

Body

Dimensions: 163.8 × 77 × 8.9 mm
Weight: 220 g
Glass Protection: Mohs level 6 scratch resistance

Display

Type: LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate: 144Hz
HDR: HDR10
Brightness: 1600 nits HBM, 2500 nits peak, Measured: 1965 nits
Size: 6.78 inches (111.0 cm²)
Resolution: 1080 × 2400 (20:9 ratio) 388 ppi
Protection: Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

OS: Android 15 (2 major OS upgrades guaranteed)
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU: 2× Oryon V2 Phoenix L @ 4.32 GHz, 6× Oryon V2 Phoenix M @ 3.53 GHz
GPU:
 • Adreno 830
 • AnTuTu (v10): 2,702,580
 • GeekBench (v6): 9695
 • 3DMark (Wild Life Extreme): 5678

Memory & Storage

Variants:
  • 256GB + 12GB RAM
  • 512GB + 16GB RAM
Storage Type: UFS 4.0
Card Slot: No

Camera System

Rear Camera

50 MP f/1.9 (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS
32 MP f/2.4 (telephoto), 65mm, 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS
13 MP f/2.2 (ultrawide), 120˚ FOV
Video Recording: 8K @24fps, 4K @30/60fps, 1080p @30/60/120/240fps, 720p @480fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+

Front Camera

Selfie: 32 MP f/2.5, 22mm (wide)
Features: Panorama, HDR
Video: 1080p @30fps

Audio

Speakers: Stereo
3.5mm Jack: Yes
Audio Quality: 32-bit / 384kHz Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio

Connectivity

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 / 6e / ac / dual/triple-band
Bluetooth: 5.4, aptX HD, Adaptive, Lossless
USB: USB Type-C (no version stated)
NFC: Yes
Positioning: GPS (L1+L5) / GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC

Sensors

Under-display fingerprint (optical)
Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass

Battery

Type: 5500 mAh
Charging: 65W wired (PD3.0 / QC5 / PPS): 100% in 39 min, 15W wireless (Qi), 10W reverse wired
Battery Test: 
 • Active use: 15h 50m
 • Endurance: 61:00h
 • Cycle rating: 1200 charge cycles

Durability & Certification

Energy Label (EU): Class A
Free Fall Test: Class D (45 falls)
Repairability Score: Class C

Colors

Ebony Black
Sakura White
Sage Green