Best Camera
Zenfone 12 Ultra
Best Battery
Zenfone 12 Ultra
The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra wins overall due to superior battery endurance of 15 hours 50 minutes active use with 65W fast charging completing a full charge in 39 minutes, vastly outperforming the iPhone Air's 40-hour endurance rating which appears inflated. The iPhone Air 1TB suits professional photographers and creative professionals who prioritize the refined 48MP f/1.6 camera with dual pixel PDAF and sensor-shift OIS, plus iOS ecosystem integration, despite its smaller 1260 x 2736 resolution display. The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra appeals to content creators and multitaskers who benefit from the larger 6.78-inch 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display, triple camera system with 65mm 3x optical zoom telephoto lens, and gimbal OIS stabilization for video work. For Indian buyers, the Zenfone 12 Ultra at ₹78999 delivers exceptional value with 512GB storage, superior charging speed, and gimbal OIS, while the iPhone Air at ₹139900 justifies premium pricing only for committed iOS users unwilling to compromise on ecosystem.
| Market | iPhone Air | Zenfone 12 Ultra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | AED 5,799 | AED 5,650 | Zenfone 12 Ultra saves AED 149 |
| India | ₹ 1,39,900 | ₹ 78,999 | Zenfone 12 Ultra saves ₹ 60,901 |