Launch report · Asus
Asus Zenfone 10: A genuinely tiny flagship — a 5.9-inch phone with top-end power.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jun 2023·$699·Score 83/100
The Zenfone 10 is a rare compact flagship with no performance compromise, a headphone jack and IP68. The short update policy and modest charging are the catches.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.9" AMOLED 144 Hz
Chipset
SD 8 Gen 2
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.9
Battery
4,300 mAh
Weight
172 g
What stands out
- A true compact flagship — 5.9" and just 172 g.
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance.
- Headphone jack and IP68 rating.
- Gimbal-stabilised main camera.
What to watch
- Only 2 years of OS updates.
- 4,300 mAh battery and 30 W charging are modest.
- No telephoto camera.
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1,199 · score 91/100