iPhone 17 Pro vs Zenfone 12 Ultra

The iPhone 17 Pro wins overall due to its superior triple camera system with 4x optical zoom and advanced computational photography, delivering unmatched low-light and telephoto performance. Professional photographers and content creators should buy the iPhone 17 Pro 256GB for its 48MP periscope telephoto with 3D sensor-shift OIS and LiDAR scanner, though the 256GB storage feels limiting at this price point. The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra 512GB targets power users and gamers who prioritize the larger 6.78-inch 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display, faster 65W charging, and double the storage for just AED 150 less in UAE. For Indian buyers, the Asus delivers exceptional value at 78,999 rupees versus 159,900 for the iPhone—offering gimbal OIS, 512GB storage, and nearly identical battery life at half the price, making it the smarter choice for mainstream users unwilling to pay Apple's premium.