Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 Edge

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 at $12.59 per month of safe use, while the Zenfone 12 Ultra runs out in Feb 2029 ($29.99/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Zenfone 12 Ultra 58 · Galaxy S25 Edge 69 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra $950

Buy with care$29.99/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge $899

Safe to buy$12.59/mo

2025◆ Buy-by May 20302032

Category by category

Display

Zenfone 12 Ultra 70Galaxy S25 Edge 100

The Galaxy S25 Edge's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+, 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance

Zenfone 12 Ultra 98Galaxy S25 Edge 98

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Zenfone 12 Ultra 79Galaxy S25 Edge 72

The Zenfone 12 Ultra has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Zenfone 12 Ultra 90Galaxy S25 Edge 58

5,500mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Zenfone 12 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Zenfone 12 Ultra 38Galaxy S25 Edge 85

The Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 — 40 months longer than the Zenfone 12 Ultra.

Value

Zenfone 12 Ultra 58Galaxy S25 Edge 69

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S25 Edge at $12.59 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Zenfone 12 Ultra	Galaxy S25 Edge
Price (street)	$950	$899
Display	6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM	12GB/16GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,500 mAh	3,900 mAh
Charging	65W wired, 15W wireless	25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 32MP telephoto, 13MP ultra-wide	200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163.8 × 77.0 × 8.9 mm	158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm
Weight	220 g	163 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Feb 2029	May 2032

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