Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Asus
PKR 279,999
91/100 overall
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Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Huawei nova 16 SE
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 19 May 2026.
The short answer
The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 279,999.
Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedAsus Zenfone 12 Ultra takes it by 10.4 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 152,000 less.
- Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.
- Huawei nova 16 SE charges 1W faster.
- Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.
Buy the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra if…
you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | Huawei nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 279,999 | PKR 127,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | February 28, 2025. | August 5, 2026 — China |
| Dimensions | 163.8 × 77 × 8.9 mm | Not officially confirmed |
| Weight | 220 g Better | 229 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust and water resistant | IP65 (reported) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78-inch | 6.84 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+) | 1276 × 2776 pixels Better |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED display 1Hz–120Hz adaptive Up to 144Hz in supported games | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Kunlun Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core up to 4.3GHz | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Huawei Maleoon |
| Operating system | Android 15 ZenUI | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better | 8GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Card slot | No microSD support | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP Main Camera Sony LYT-700 / IMX906 sensor Gimbal OIS stabilization 32MP Telephoto 3x Optical Zoom 13MP Ultra-Wide 120° FOV | 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography |
| Selfie camera | 32MP RGBW Selfie Camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography |
| Video recording | Up to 8K video recording 4K cinematic video AI stabilization features | Up to 4K@30fps, reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | non-removable 5500 mAh high-capacity Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 65W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging Reverse charging support | 66W fast charging, reported Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 Dual-band / Tri-band support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD aptX Adaptive | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 OTG supported | USB Type-C OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Huawei nova 16 SE?
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.4 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Huawei nova 16 SE can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Huawei nova 16 SE in Pakistan?
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is listed at PKR 279,999 and Huawei nova 16 SE at PKR 127,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 152,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Huawei nova 16 SE?
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Huawei nova 16 SE?
Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra carries a 5500 mAh cell and Huawei nova 16 SE a 8500 mAh cell, with 65W and 66W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Huawei nova 16 SE?
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) while Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm).
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