ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra Launched: Full Specs, Features, Price & Availability

ASUS has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, Zenfone 12 Ultra, which aims to blend modern design with advanced technology. This new device offers various features designed to enhance user experience.

Design and Display

The Zenfone 12 Ultra has a 6.78-inch display with ultra-narrow bezel and rounded corners. The phone has a silk matte glass finish, which gives it an attractive look. It is made to withstand daily use, IP68 boast of water and dust resistance. The design reflects the commitment of ASUS for durability, including a screen made from 100% recycled aluminum frame and 22% recycled glass. Packaging is also an environmental friend, using FSC-certified materials. The phone is available in three colors: Sage Green, Ebony Black and Sakura White.

Camera System

Zenfone 12 Ultra is equipped with a professional-grade tri-camera system. The main A Camera has a 50MP Sony Litia 700 image sensor with a 6-axis hybrid gimbal stabilizer 4.0. There are also 32MP telephoto lenses with 3X optical zoom and optical image stabilization, and 13MP ultravide lenses with an area of 120° view. For selfiez, it offers a 32MP front camera with an RGBW sensor. The camera system contains many AI-powered features:

AI Tracking: Keeps the subject centered in videos.
AI Portrait Video 2.0: Creates videos with customizable bokeh effects.
AI Voice Clarity: Reduces background noise during video recording.

Additional features like AI Magic Fill, AI Unblur, and AI Panning Shot enhance photo editing capabilities.

Performance and Battery

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, the Zenfone 12 Ultra ensures smooth performance. It has a 5500 mAh battery, which provides more than 26 hours. The device supports QI 1.3 wireless charging, adding convenience to users. It includes eSIM support and is ready for WiFi 7 connectivity.

AI Daily Tools

ASUS has integrated several AI-powered tools to boost productivity:

AI Transcript 2.0: Transcribes and summarizes meetings, identifies multiple speakers, and offers translation capabilities.

AI Article Summary: Condenses web articles into brief summaries.
AI Document Summary: Summarizes PDFs, Word files, and more.
AI Call Translator 2.0: Provides real-time translations during calls.
Circle to Search: Allows users to search by circling areas on the display.

These tools can manage both the efficiency, and the Neline and the Offline Falline, even without the Internet without cess. Zenfone 12 Ultra is the first phone to integrate Meta Lalama 3 8b language model, which is for an on-device summary.

Availability

Zenfone 12 Ultra is available in selected markets. However, it will not be published in the United States. The starting price is €1,099 (approximately $1,145). A spokesman for Asus mentioned that the U.S. Future Zenfone models may be available in, but no specific plans have been announced.

In summary, the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra combines modern design with advanced features, which offers the experience of premium smartphones.