ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra Leverages AI for Enhanced Performance

The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra heavily relies on artificial intelligence to stand out in the market.

ASUS Unveils Its Latest Flagship: the Zenfone 12 Ultra

Today, ASUS introduced its newest high-end smartphone, the Zenfone 12 Ultra. This model showcases the brand’s commitment to integrating AI into its devices, competing with rivals.

A Smart Phone, Online and Offline

Equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the Zenfone 12 Ultra handles both offline and online AI tasks through the cloud. Key features include audio transcription, article and document synthesis, and real-time translation during supported language calls. It also uses the “Circle to Search” function like other Android phones. The embedded AI is powered by Meta’s Llama 3 8B language model, which operates “without an internet connection”.

Impressive Technical Specifications

The Zenfone 12 Ultra features a 6.78-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a standard refresh rate of up to 120Hz, which can boost to 144Hz in gaming mode. It boasts a triple rear camera system for photos and videos, including a 50-megapixel Sony Lytia 700 sensor with a six-axis stabilizer, a 32MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens with a 120-degree field of view. A 32MP RGBW front camera is also included for selfies. AI software enhancements keep subjects centered in videos, apply bokeh effects to portraits, and enhance voice clarity during video recordings.

Battery Life and Connectivity

This new Zenfone also stands out with its 5,500mAh battery, promising over 26 hours of usage. It supports Qi 1.3 and eSIMs, which simplifies internet connection. WiFi 7 compatibility ensures access to high-speed networks, if available.

The Zenfone 12 Ultra is priced at €1,099.99, with a launch offer of €999.99 in Europe from February 6 to 28. It comes in three colors: Sage Green, Ebony Black, and Sakura White. Launch dates for the US and UK have yet to be announced.