Zenfone 12 Ultra vs RedMagic 10S Pro
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Zenfone 12 Ultra edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Zenfone 12 Ultra 58 · RedMagic 10S Pro 59 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The Zenfone 12 Ultra has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
7,050mAh vs 5,500mAh — the RedMagic 10S Pro lasts longer between charges.
The Zenfone 12 Ultra is supported until Feb 2029 — 8 months longer than the RedMagic 10S Pro.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Zenfone 12 Ultra | RedMagic 10S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $950 | $720 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.85-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, 2592Hz PWM, 2000 nits peak, under-display camera |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (overclocked Leading Version, 3nm) |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 12GB/16GB/24GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 7,050 mAh |
| Charging | 65W wired, 15W wireless | 80W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 32MP telephoto, 13MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 163.8 × 77.0 × 8.9 mm | 163.4 × 76.1 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 229 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Feb 2029 | May 2028 |
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