ASUS Announces Zenfone 12 Ultra 

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Premium phone with amazing AI features takes style to the next level 

 

  • Modern elegance: Designed with Zen-inspired aesthetic brilliance; silky matte glass body with rounded corners; IP68 dust and water resistant
  • Pro-grade camera: Tri-camera system with flagship-grade sensors and amazing AI capabilities; 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 4.0 for rock-steady capture
  • AI Daily Tools: Enhanced productivity and effortless communications with a suite of AI-powered tools with choice of on-device or cloud-based AI
  • Premium-grade daily companion: Snapdragon® 8 Elite; 6.78" display 5500mAh battery; Qi 1.3 wireless charging; eSIM support; WiFi 7 ready 

TAIPEI, Taiwan, February 6, 2025 ASUS today announced the all-new Zenfone 12 Ultra, a premium 6.78-inch smartphone designed to redefine elegance, functionality, and innovation. This flagship device, powered by the latest Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform, combines modern style with cutting-edge AI features including options for on-device or cloud-based AI and a commitment to sustainable design, setting a new standard for premium smartphones. 

 

Modern elegance 

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, Zenfone 12 Ultra showcases a silky matte glass finish, ultra-narrow bezels, and elegantly rounded corners, offering a modern and sophisticated look. Built to endure daily challenges, it boasts IP68 water and dust resistance, safeguarding against unexpected splashes and drops. The design also reflects the ASUS dedication to sustainability, incorporating a 100% recycled aluminum frame, 22%-recycled-glass screen, and FSC-certified packaging. Available in harmonious Sage Green, luxurious Ebony Black, or pure Sakura White — colors inspired by Earth's garden this device embodies both modern chic and eco-conscious innovation.

 
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Pro-grade camera 

Zenfone 12 Ultra features a professional-grade tri-camera system, enhanced by groundbreaking AI capabilities. There's a main camera with 50MP Sony Lytia® 700 image sensor with a 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 4.0; a 32MP telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom and OIS; a 13MP ultrawide lens with 120° FOV; plus a 32MP front camera with an RGBW sensor. This system ensures stunning video and photo results for users at every skill level and in every situation. Key AI features include: 

  • AI Tracking: Keeps the subject, whether human or pet, perfectly centered in videos.
  • AI Portrait Video 2.0: Creates cinematic-quality videos with customizable bokeh effects, replicating the artistry of professional lenses.
  • AI Voice Clarity: Reduces environmental noise in real-time, enhancing voice clarity during video recording. 

Photography enthusiasts will also appreciate features like AI Magic Fill, which removes unwanted elements from photos; AI Unblur, which sharpens images affected by vibration; and AI Panning Shot, which generates dynamic motion-blur effects without the need for professional equipment. 

 

AI Daily Tools 

Designed to enhance productivity and communications, Zenfone 12 Ultra integrates a suite of AI Daily Tools, with five exciting features: 

  • AI Transcript 2.0: Transcribes and summarizes meetings, identifies multiple speakers, and translates results into different languages.
  • AI Article Summary: Condenses web articles into concise summaries.
  • AI Document Summary: Quickly distills the essence of PDFs, Word files, and more.
  • AI Call Translator 2.0: Provides real-time translations during phone or IM app calls.
  • Circle to Search: Offers instant search capabilities by circling areas on the display. 

Additionally, Zenfone 12 incorporates both cloud-based AI and on-device AI, giving users the best of both worlds. When connected, users can enjoy the power and efficiency of cloud AI, but when no internet access is available they can rely on the greatly improved performance of Qualcomm’s on-device NPU. Also, Zenfone 12 Ultra is the world’s first phone to integrate the Meta Llama 3 8B language model for on-device summarization, giving outstanding results. All ASUS-developed AI tools can operate locally on the device, ensuring functionality even when offline a perfect solution for frequent travelers or remote professionals. 

 

Premium-grade daily companion 

Powering Zenfone 12 Ultra is the Snapdragon® 8 Elite processor, paired with a vibrant 6.78-inch display that brings colors to life. A robust 5500mAh battery delivers over 26 hours of use[i], complemented by Qi 1.3 wireless charging for added convenience. With eSIM support and WiFi 7 readiness, this device ensures seamless connectivity, making it an ideal choice for modern lifestyles. 

Zenfone 12 Ultra is more than a smartphone; it’s a harmonious blend of beauty, performance, and AI-driven innovation, designed to meet the demands of today’s tech-savvy world.

 
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ZF12 PR Photo 02

Specifications[ii]

ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra 

Design 

Ebony Black / Sakura White / Sage Green 

Weight 

and Dimension 

220g 

163.8 x 77.0 x 8.9mm  

Processor 

Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform 

RAM/ROM 

RAM: up to LPDDR5X 16GB 

ROM: up to UFS4.0 512GB 

Display 

6.78" FHD+ (2400x1080 pixels) SAMSUNG Flexible AMOLED 

LTPO 1~120Hz, Max to 144Hz* for gaming only 

Rear Camera 

50 MP main camera with Sony® Lytia 700 and updated gimbal stabilizer 

13MP, ultrawide-angle camera with FOV 120°, free-form lens 

32 MP telephoto camera, 3X optical zoom, built-in OIS 

Front Camera 

32MP RGBW sensor 

Audio 

Multi-magnet dual stereo speakers 

SIM Cards 

Dual Nano SIM slots and supports eSIM 

Battery  

and Charging 

5,500mAh high-capacity battery  

Wired charging: Support up to HyperCharge 65-watt 

Wireless charging: Compatible with Qi 1.3 standard 

AI Video 

AI Portrait Video 2.0*, AI Tracking*, AI Voice Clarity* 

AI Photo 

AI Magic Fill*, AI Unblur*, AI Panning Shot, AI Document Scanner 

AI Communicate 

AI Call Translator 2.0*, AI Noise Cancellation 

AI Summary 

AI Transcript 2.0*, AI Article Summary*, AI Document Summary*  

AI Search 

Circle to Search*, Semantic Search  

AI Style 

AI Wallpaper 


[i] Test results provided by ASUS labs. Actual performance may vary depending on conditions. 

[ii] Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors. Full specifications are available at http://www.asus.com 

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