Asus Zenfone 10vsAsus 8z

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Asus
Asus Zenfone 10
Zenfone 10
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Asus Zenfone 10's battery life is similar to last year's model, with no significant improvement noted overall.
The Asus Zenfone 10's display offers a competitive, but not revolutionary, upgrade with its 144Hz refresh rate feature.
The Asus Zenfone 10's camera capabilities are an improvement over its predecessor, but not a significant departure.
The Asus Zenfone 10 excels in performance with seamless day-to-day use and excellent gaming capabilities, despite thermal management issues.
Asus
Asus 8z
8z
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Asus 8Z's battery life is a significant letdown despite its compact form factor and powerful processor.
The Asus 8Z's impressive display is its standout feature, offering excellent visuals and fast refresh rates overall.
The Asus 8Z's camera offers excellent image quality and impressive video recording capabilities, a significant device strength.
The Asus 8Z delivers strong performance with fast processing, smooth multitasking, and excellent gaming capabilities overall impressively.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Asus Zenfone 10
3.20 GHz
Asus 8z
2.84 GHz

RAM

Tie
Asus Zenfone 10
8GB
Asus 8z
8GB

Storage

Tie
Asus Zenfone 10
128GB
Asus 8z
128GB

Weight

Winner
Asus Zenfone 10
172g
Asus 8z
169g
Rank
Asus Zenfone 10
Winner
#117
Asus 8z
#204
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus Zenfone 10
#44
Winner
Asus 8z
#51
Design
Asus Zenfone 10
#190
Asus 8z
#18
Winner
Display
Asus Zenfone 10
#220
Asus 8z
#106
Winner
Performance
Asus Zenfone 10
#112
Winner
Asus 8z
#316
Battery
Asus Zenfone 10
#397
Winner
Asus 8z
#399
Camera
Asus Zenfone 10
#464
Winner
Asus 8z
#563
item_phones_categoryId
Asus Zenfone 10
#1
Tie
Asus 8z
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus Asus Zenfone 10
Asus Asus 8z
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPU
1x3.2GHz Cortex, X3 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex, A715 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex, A710 + 3x2.02 GHz Cortex, A510
1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
4
5
Frequency
3.20
2.84
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 740
Adreno 660
RAM
8
8
Type
RAM LPDDR5X
RAM LPDDR5
Capacity
128
128
Type
UFS Storage 4.0
UFS Storage 3.1
SD slot
No
No
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, in screen
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
N/A
Hall sensor
Yes
N/A
Audio
Hi-Res Audio, Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers, 2 microphones
Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, 3 microphones
Antutu Score
1532000
812000
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v9
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 94% of devices
Overall performance better than 83% of devices
Cooling system
Yes
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Asus Zenfone 10

Strengths

The display has a great contrast, support for HDR 10 plus video, and good color accuracy.
The fingerprint reader is blazing fast and reliable.
The phone comes with IP68 protection against water and dust.
The battery life is similar to the previous model, but with better screen on results.
The charging speed is nearly the same as expected, with a 30 watt wired charger that can top up the phone from 0 to 60 percent in half an hour.
The cameras take solid day photos with plenty of detail and good dynamic range.
The main camera has gimbal stabilized video capture up to 8K at 24fps.
The Zenfone 10 is still a great phone, one of the best compact flagships on the market.

Weaknesses

The display's highest refresh rate setting is only usable in games.
The cameras lose autofocus on the ultra wide and selfie cams compared to the previous model.
The ultrawide cam's video quality is good, but lacks contrast and wide dynamic range.
There is a bit of sharpening in low light conditions that can lend details a slightly over-processed look.
The phone doesn't have any major upgrades over the previous model except for the chipset and wireless charging.
The white balance in indoor scenes with the selfie cam was a bit too cold.
You might not need to upgrade if you already have last year's Zenfone 9, as it's still a great phone.
The camera's ability to handle movement like running is not perfect.

Asus 8z

Strengths

Great build quality, it is IP68 rated excellent material finishing
Excellent display, one of the really good displays out there, E4 AMOLED display and 120 hertz super shade
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus support
Good software experience, you get the Android 12 update
Great performance, all round is great
Superb cameras, one of the best cameras in this price segment

Weaknesses

Does get heated up when you play extensive gaming due to compact form factor and poor heat dissipation
Battery life isn't exceptionally great, can only last around 4-5 hours on screen time on average
Has to power a big or rather powerful chip which affects battery life in extreme tasks
Battery size is relatively small at 4000mah
Charging speed is not that great, takes close to 80 minutes to charge from 0-100%
Compromises too many things but still a really good device to buy in this price segment
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Asus Zenfone 10

The Asus Zenfone 10 is a compact flagship that sticks to its predecessor's winning formula. With a pint-sized yet premium design, similar display features, and a new chipset, the device looks poised for success. But with no major breakthroughs in camera technology and some compromises on features like autofocus, it's worth wondering if this iteration is worth upgrading from last year's model.

Asus 8z

The Asus 8Z is a compact smartphone that offers a unique blend of style and substance. With its sleek design and premium build quality, this device stands out in a crowded market. Equipped with an E4 AMOLED display, the 8Z delivers crisp visuals and vibrant colors. Paired with Sony's renowned camera sensors, photography enthusiasts can expect exceptional image quality. However, performance may take a hit due to the compact form factor's heat dissipation limitations. Does this phone make sense for you? Let's dive in to find out.

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