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Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Xperia 1 VII

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Winner

Sony Xperia 1 VII

Lifespan decides this one: the Xperia 1 VII is supported until Jun 2031 at $23.50 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 · Xperia 1 VII 61 — 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
Sony Xperia 1 VII $1399
Safe to buy$23.50/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20292031

Category by category

Display
Zenfone 12 Ultra 70Xperia 1 VII 80

The Xperia 1 VII's screen is the better one — 6.5-inch ltpo oled, 1080x2340, 120hz.

Performance
Zenfone 12 Ultra 98Xperia 1 VII 98

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Zenfone 12 Ultra 79Xperia 1 VII 74

The Zenfone 12 Ultra has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Zenfone 12 Ultra 90Xperia 1 VII 80

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Zenfone 12 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Zenfone 12 Ultra 38Xperia 1 VII 71

The Xperia 1 VII is supported until Jun 2031 — 28 months longer than the Zenfone 12 Ultra.

Value
Zenfone 12 Ultra 58Xperia 1 VII 61

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecZenfone 12 UltraXperia 1 VII
Price (street)$950$1399
Display6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 26.5-inch LTPO OLED, 1080x2340, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM12GB/16GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging65W wired, 15W wireless30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 32MP telephoto, 13MP ultra-wide48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto
Dimensions163.8 × 77.0 × 8.9 mm162 × 74 × 8.2 mm
Weight220 g197 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilFeb 2029Jun 2031
Zenfone 12 Ultra full verdict →Xperia 1 VII full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.