Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Xperia 1 VI
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 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 · Xperia 1 VI 55 — 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
The Xperia 1 VI's screen is the better one — 6.5-inch ltpo oled, fhd+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120hz, up to ~1300 nits.
The Zenfone 12 Ultra's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) is simply the faster chip.
The Zenfone 12 Ultra has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Zenfone 12 Ultra lasts longer between charges.
The Zenfone 12 Ultra is supported until Feb 2029 — 8 months longer than the Xperia 1 VI.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Zenfone 12 Ultra | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $950 | $850 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.5-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120Hz, up to ~1300 nits |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 65W wired, 15W wireless | 30W wired (USB PD), Qi wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 32MP telephoto, 13MP ultra-wide | 48MP main (Exmor T 1/1.35-inch), 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto periscope, continuous 85–170mm (3.5–7.1x) optical zoom |
| Dimensions | 163.8 × 77.0 × 8.9 mm | 162 × 74 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 192 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Supported until | Feb 2029 | Jun 2028 |
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