Overall Synthesis
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a technically competent flagship that struggles to justify its "Ultra" branding and EUR 1,099 price tag. Snapdragon 8 Elite performance is blazing fast, battery life is excellent, the gimbal camera stabilizer is uniquely impressive for video, and the clean near-stock Android experience is refreshing. However, the camera processing falls short of flagship peers with visible HDR ghosting artifacts, the AI features feel half-baked, and — most critically — ASUS only promises 2 Android updates at a time when Samsung and Google offer 7 years. Not available in the US.
