The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is generating significant buzz ahead of its official debut. While concrete details remain scarce, leaks and rumors offer a glimpse into its potential design, specifications, and features. This article compiles everything we know so far about the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra, but remember that these details are unconfirmed and subject to change.
Release Date, Price, and Availability
The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is rumored to launch on February 6th. However, pricing details remain undisclosed. Recalling the Zenfone 11 Ultra’s $899 price tag and its delayed shipping (announced March 14th, shipped April 14th), a similar timeline for the Zenfone 12 Ultra is plausible. Pre-orders might open on February 6th, with shipping potentially commencing in March.
Given the Asus ROG Phone 9’s starting price of around $1,000, the Zenfone 12 Ultra might fall within a similar price range. The Zenfone 11 Ultra’s limited carrier compatibility (T-Mobile, AT&T, and select others, excluding major carriers like Verizon) might also be a factor for the Zenfone 12 Ultra.
Design and Aesthetics
Unlike the gamer-centric aesthetic of the ROG Phone 9, the Zenfone 12 Ultra reportedly adopts a more conventional design. Leaked images suggest narrow bezels, a hole-punch front camera, and a minimalist rear panel featuring the Zenfone logo and a camera bump. Pink, green, and black are the rumored color options.
While exact dimensions remain unknown, the display is expected to measure 6.78 inches. Notable features include a SIM card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted USB-C port. The Zenfone 12 Ultra seemingly retains the core design elements of its predecessor, but with a more refined, less “gamer-focused” aesthetic.
Specifications and Performance
While Asus remains tight-lipped about the Zenfone 12 Ultra’s performance capabilities, rumors suggest it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite with the new Oryon CPU. This eight-core CPU, capable of reaching clock speeds up to 4.32GHz, is typically found in high-end ARM chips for Windows tablets. Graphics processing will likely be handled by the Adreno 830 GPU, also featured in devices like the OnePlus 13, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S25+.
Potential configurations include 256GB storage with 8GB RAM, 256GB storage with 12GB RAM, and 512GB storage with 16GB RAM. However, these configurations are speculative. Given the Zenfone 11 Ultra’s base 12GB RAM, the 8GB variant seems less probable.
Camera System
The Zenfone 12 Ultra is expected to feature a triple-camera setup on the rear, comprising a 50MP wide lens, a 32MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultrawide lens. The front-facing hole-punch camera is rumored to be a 32MP wide lens capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps. The rear cameras are said to support up to 8K video recording at 24fps.
Conclusion
Many details about the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra remain shrouded in mystery. However, the leaks and rumors paint a picture of a powerful and versatile device, potentially positioned as a competitor to flagship smartphones. As more information becomes available, we will update this article accordingly.
