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Samsung
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ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Sleek matte glass back with ultra-narrow bezels and IP68 water resistance. The rare 3.5mm headphone jack is a welcome differentiator. However, the design is nearly identical to the Zenfone 11 Ultra, and the large 6.78-inch form factor disappointed fans of ASUS's formerly compact Zenfone line.
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
The A56 5G impresses with a design that belies its mid-range pricing. The glass back and metal frame give it a premium feel, and reviewers consistently praise how it looks and feels more expensive than it is.
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ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
The 6.78-inch Samsung E6 AMOLED panel delivers 2,500 nits peak brightness with LTPO adaptive 1-120Hz (144Hz for gaming). Vivid colors and excellent outdoor readability are let down by FHD+ resolution at a price where competitors offer QHD+, and poor minimum brightness.
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display is one of the A56's strongest selling points. With FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, it delivers a viewing experience that's hard to fault at this price.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
The 5,500mAh dual-cell battery delivers excellent all-day endurance that approaches two days for lighter users. 65W wired charging goes from 0-77% in 30 minutes, and Qi 1.3 wireless charging is included. Battery specs are unchanged from the Zenfone 11 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Battery life is solid with the 5,000mAh cell easily lasting through a full day. Charging speed is adequate but not exceptional for 2025 standards.