Head to head

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Tecno Camon 30 5G

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 89 against 83 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Camon 30 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 69,999 against PKR 279,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra takes it by 5.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads

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

Camera Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads

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 Tecno Camon 30 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 210,000 less.
  • Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G charges 5W faster.
  • Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra Tecno Camon 30 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 279,999 PKR 69,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date February 28, 2025. April 2024
Dimensions 163.8 × 77 × 8.9 mm Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm
Weight 220 g 199 g Better
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 6.78 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+) 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) Better
Panel type LTPO AMOLED display 1Hz–120Hz adaptive Up to 144Hz in supported games AMOLED 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed)
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core up to 4.3GHz Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Adreno 830 IMG BXM-8-256
Operating system Android 15 ZenUI Android 14 HIOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported)
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2
Card slot No microSD support microSDXC (availability varies by market)
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 aperture PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Secondary 2 MP Depth Sensor Auxiliary Light Sensor Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Portrait Mode Night Mode
Selfie camera 32MP RGBW Selfie Camera 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better
Video recording Up to 8K video recording 4K cinematic video AI stabilization features 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity non-removable 5500 mAh high-capacity Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 65W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging Reverse charging support 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Dual-band / Tri-band support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD aptX Adaptive 5.3 A2DP LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Hall Sensor In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor
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 Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Tecno Camon 30 5G 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 Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is listed at PKR 279,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 210,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

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 Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on battery. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra carries a 5500 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 65W and 70W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) while Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm).

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.