ASUS Unveils the Groundbreaking Zenfone 12 Ultra: An AI-Powered Imaging Flagship Ushering in a New Era of Mobile Photography

ASUS Unveils the Groundbreaking Zenfone 12 Ultra: An AI-Powered Imaging Flagship Ushering in a New Era of Mobile PhotographyYesterday, ASUS officially launched the highly anticipated Zenfone 12 Ultra smartphone, starting at 1099 (approximately $1160 USD or 8300 CNY) for the 16GB+512GB version. The official slogan boldly proclaims: "Unleash the power of AI

ASUS Unveils the Groundbreaking Zenfone 12 Ultra: An AI-Powered Imaging Flagship Ushering in a New Era of Mobile Photography

Yesterday, ASUS officially launched the highly anticipated Zenfone 12 Ultra smartphone, starting at 1099 (approximately $1160 USD or 8300 CNY) for the 16GB+512GB version. The official slogan boldly proclaims: "Unleash the power of AI. Get ready for a new era of mobile photography!" This flagship phone, with its powerful AI imaging capabilities and impressive hardware specifications, is undoubtedly a major highlight in the high-end smartphone market.

The Zenfone 12 Ultra is available in three stylish colors: Rosewood Black, Sakura White, and Fir Green. Measuring just 8.9mm thick and weighing 220g, it thoughtfully retains a 3.5mm headphone jack. It features a 6.78-inch 2400x1080 centered punch-hole display with a 144Hz high refresh rate, delivering a smooth and fluid visual experience. It boasts a 32MP front camera and a rectangular Deco-designed rear camera system comprising a 50MP main camera, a 13MP ultrawide lens, and a 32MP telephoto lens a truly impressive imaging system.

In terms of core specifications, the Zenfone 12 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus processor and offers two storage configurations: 12GB+256GB and 16GB+512GB to cater to diverse user needs. A large 5500mAh battery supports 65W wired fast charging and up to 15W Qi 1.3 wireless fast charging, ensuring long-lasting battery life and convenient charging.

The core highlight of this flagship phone is its powerful AI imaging capabilities. The main camera features a six-axis Hybrid Gimbal 4.0, perfectly integrated with ASUS's self-developed HyperSteady electronic image stabilization technology, resulting in unparalleled stable shooting. The anti-shake compensation range reaches 5, a 66% improvement over the previous generation, ensuring clear and stable footage even during movement.

The Zenfone 12 Ultra supports 4K AI tracking video recording, automatically detecting moving subjects and intelligently zooming and panning to keep the subject sharply in the center of the frame. Furthermore, the AI portrait video recording feature takes it a step further, automatically focusing on the faces of people, dogs, and cats, and applying cinematic panning effects for more professional-looking videos. The system also offers two bokeh light spot effects, easily creating a nighttime cinematic atmosphere.

To enhance video recording quality, the Zenfone 12 Ultra also features AI video noise reduction and AI intelligent removal. The AI video noise reduction function allows for clear audio recording in noisy environments without any auxiliary equipment, ideal for Vlog shooting. The AI intelligent removal function, based on a large AI model, removes unwanted objects from the frame and intelligently fills in the removed areas, similar to other brands but with greater attention to detail.

Beyond its powerful imaging features, the Zenfone 12 Ultra incorporates numerous AI-powered practical functions, such as semantic album search, voice memo transcription, and document summarization, significantly improving user efficiency and experience. These features demonstrate ASUS's strength in AI technology and its deep understanding of user needs.

The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is now officially on sale. Interested parties can visit the official website or authorized retailers for more information and purchase.

In addition to the Zenfone 12 Ultra, ASUS also announced another flagship product: the new Zenbook 14 Air Snapdragon Edition laptop, to be officially launched on February 10th, with the tagline "AI Ultra-thin Laptop." Pre-orders are currently open on third-party platforms, but specifications and pricing have yet to be revealed.

For reference, the new generation Zenbook A14 Snapdragon Edition, released by ASUS earlier this month, features an unprecedented all-ceramic aluminum material, starting at $899 USD (approximately 6544 CNY). This ultra-thin laptop weighs only 988g, boasts a 70Wh large-capacity battery capable of over 32 hours of continuous video playback, and charges to 60% in just 49 minutes. Even without being plugged in, it maintains full performance, offering ultimate portability and battery life.

The Zenbook A14 Snapdragon Edition's C and D surfaces use ceramic aluminum, which is 30% lighter and three times stronger than traditional anodized aluminum, providing a comfortable feel and exceptional durability. The display offers three options: a 14-inch 1920x1200 60Hz IPS panel, a 1200p 60Hz OLED panel, and a 2880x1800 120Hz OLED panel, catering to different user preferences.

In terms of core performance, the Zenbook A14 Snapdragon Edition offers optional Snapdragon X Plus/Elite processors, up to 32GB LPDDR5x RAM, and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. It features a dual-fan cooling system with a TDP increased to 45W, while also supporting a 0dB silent mode, balancing performance and user experience. These specifications are sufficient for daily office work and entertainment needs, providing a smooth and efficient user experience. The Zenbook A14 Snapdragon Edition undoubtedly injects new vitality into the ultra-thin laptop market.