Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Aquos R9 Pro
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points 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 · Aquos R9 Pro 54 — 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.
The Zenfone 12 Ultra's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Zenfone 12 Ultra lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Overall value goes to the Zenfone 12 Ultra at $30.01 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Zenfone 12 Ultra | Aquos R9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $950 | $1000 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.7-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, QHD+, 1-240Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 512GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 65W wired, 15W wireless | 32W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 32MP telephoto, 13MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2.8x, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 163.8 × 77.0 × 8.9 mm | 162 x 78 x 9.3 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 220 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP66/IP68 |
| Supported until | Feb 2029 | Feb 2029 |
Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.