Head to head

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Motorola Edge 70 Plus

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 93 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and memory & storage. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 194,999 against PKR 279,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra takes it by 13.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Motorola Edge 70 Plus leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Motorola Edge 70 Plus leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Motorola Edge 70 Plus costs PKR 85,000 less.
  • Motorola Edge 70 Plus packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra charges 20W faster.
  • Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Motorola Edge 70 Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra if…

you care most about performance and memory & storage.

Buy the Motorola Edge 70 Plus if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra Motorola Edge 70 Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 279,999 PKR 194,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date February 28, 2025. September 3, 2026
Dimensions 163.8 × 77 × 8.9 mm 162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm
Weight 220 g 196 g Better
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 6.78 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+) 1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density) Better
Panel type LTPO AMOLED display 1Hz–120Hz adaptive Up to 144Hz in supported games AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core up to 4.3GHz Octa-core
GPU Adreno 830 Adreno 810
Operating system Android 15 ZenUI Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better 8GB LPDDR5X,
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0 Better 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1
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 200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama, Better
Selfie camera 32MP RGBW Selfie Camera 32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama,
Video recording Up to 8K video recording 4K cinematic video AI stabilization features 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity non-removable 5500 mAh high-capacity Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery 6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable Better
Wired charging 65W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging Reverse charging support Better 45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Dual-band / Tri-band support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD aptX Adaptive 5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Hall Sensor Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 3.1 OTG supported USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Motorola Edge 70 Plus?

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.1 points. It wins on performance and memory & storage. Motorola Edge 70 Plus 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 Motorola Edge 70 Plus in Pakistan?

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is listed at PKR 279,999 and Motorola Edge 70 Plus at PKR 194,999. That makes Motorola Edge 70 Plus cheaper by PKR 85,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?

Motorola Edge 70 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Motorola Edge 70 Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) while Motorola Edge 70 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.