{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/asus-zenfone-12-ultra-vs-xiaomi-18/", "generated": "2026-08-12T05:31:18+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18", "answer": "The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on battery & charging. The Xiaomi 18 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 269,999 against PKR 279,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra", "slug": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra", "brand": "Asus", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/asus/asus-zenfone-12-ultra/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-19-2026-11_11_04-AM-1024x819.png", "price": { "amount": 279999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-05-19T06:25:13+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 97.8, "camera": 98, "battery": 80.4, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 98.6, "overall": 95.4 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "February 28, 2025.", "Dimensions": "163.8 × 77 × 8.9 mm", "Weight": "220 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78-inch", "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED display 1Hz–120Hz adaptive Up to 144Hz in supported games", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core up to 4.3GHz", "GPU": "Adreno 830", "Operating system": "Android 15 ZenUI" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0", "Card slot": "No microSD support" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera Sony LYT-700 / IMX906 sensor Gimbal OIS stabilization 32MP Telephoto 3x Optical Zoom 13MP Ultra-Wide 120° FOV", "Selfie camera": "32MP RGBW Selfie Camera", "Video recording": "Up to 8K video recording 4K cinematic video AI stabilization features" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "non-removable 5500 mAh high-capacity Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery", "Wired charging": "65W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging Reverse charging support" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 Dual-band / Tri-band support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot", "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD aptX Adaptive", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Hall Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1 OTG supported" } } }, { "name": "Xiaomi 18", "slug": "xiaomi-18", "brand": "Xiaomi", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-18/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-19-2025-10_57_11-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 269999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-17T05:38:24+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 97.8, "camera": 98, "battery": 70, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 100, "overall": 93.7 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "late 2026", "Water resistance": "IP68 dust- and water-resistant (immersible up to 1.5 m for 30 min)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.3 inches", "Resolution": "1220 × 2656 pixels (~464 ppi)", "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, capacitive touchscreen", "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (expected)", "CPU": "Octa-core (up to ~4.6 GHz)", "GPU": "Adreno-series (expected)", "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB options", "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB (UFS 4.1)", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP wide, OIS 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical) 50 MP ultrawide", "Selfie camera": "50 MP", "Video recording": "Up to 8K @30 fps (HDR) 4K @30/60 fps (HDR10+, Dolby Vision) Slow-motion modes (1080p up to 960 fps)" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-ion Si-Ca ~7000 mAh (expected)", "Wired charging": "Fast wired" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "v6.0", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, barometer", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 1.7, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 97.8, "xiaomi-18": 97.8 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "camera", "label": "Camera", "weight": 20, "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.", "scores": { "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 98, "xiaomi-18": 98 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 80.4, "xiaomi-18": 70 }, "leader": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 100, "xiaomi-18": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 100, "xiaomi-18": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 98.6, "xiaomi-18": 100 }, "leader": null } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Xiaomi 18 costs PKR 10,000 less.", "Xiaomi 18 packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Xiaomi 18?", "answer": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most." }, { "question": "What is the price of Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is listed at PKR 279,999 and Xiaomi 18 at PKR 269,999. That makes Xiaomi 18 cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Xiaomi 18?", "answer": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on battery. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra carries a 5500 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 a 7000 mAh cell." } ], "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.", "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)." }