ASUS has recently launched the Zenfone 10 in global markets. The smartphone arrives as the successor to the last year’s Zenfone 9. The latest offering packs significant upgrades over its predecessor while also retaining its design.
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a compact flagship phone with a boxy form factor. On the display front, it features a 5.9-inch sAMOLED display bearing an FHD+ resolution. It offers a 1,100 nits peak brightness and a 144Hz refresh rate.
Design-wise, the smartphone has two protruding camera rings on the back panel. The power button doubles up as a fingerprint scanner. It also features a touch sensor (called Zen Touch 2.0) that lets users perform various other functions like scrolling through a website, controlling video playback, and more.
The Zenfone 10 is also IP68-certified dust and water-resistant.
In the photography department, the ASUS Zenfone 10’s dual rear camera setup comprises a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor (with OIS) paired with a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens. It features a 6-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer 2.0 with Adaptive EIS for shake-free video shooting. There is a 32MP RGBW front-facing selfie snapper.
The device has a Quick Shot function that clicks pictures by double-pressing the volume button. In terms of audio, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is equipped with dual stereo speakers with Qualcomm AptX lossless audio.
Under the hood, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. It packs up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. There is a heat dissipation system onboard.
The smartphone is backed by a 4,300mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging. It is also compatible with Qi-certified 15W wireless charging.
The ASUS Zenfone 10 also comes with a Connex phone case with a built-in kickstand and card holder. Connectivity options on the smartphone include WiFi-7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, 5G, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
ASUS Zenfone 10 Specifications
Display: 5.9-inch (2400 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ AMOLED HDR 10+ 20:9 aspect ratio display with 144Hz refresh rate, up to 1100 nits peak brightness, 151.9% sRGB, 112% DCI-P3 color gamut, Delta E<1, HDR10+, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection
Chipset: Up to 3.2GHz Octa Core Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 4nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 740 GPU
RAM/Storage: 8GB LPDDR5X RAM with 128GB / 256GB UFS 4.0 storage, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM with 512GB UFS 4.0 storage
OS: Android 13 with ASUS ZenUI
SIM: Dual SIM (nano + nano)
Main Cameras: Dual
- 50MP camera with Sony IMX766 sensor, f/1.9 aperture, six-axis gimbal stabilization 2.0, 2×2 OCL PDAF
- 13MP 120° ultra-wide camera, Dual PDAF, 8K 24fps video recording
Selfie Camera: 32MP front camera with RGBW technology
Multimedia: 3.5mm audio jack, Qualcomm Aqstic WCD9380, Stereo speakers, Dirac Virtuo for Headphone Spatial Sound, Two microphones with OZO Audio Noise Reduction Technology
IP Ratings: Water and dust resistant (IP68)
Fingerprint scanner: Yes, Side-mounted
Dimensions: 146.5×68.1 ×9.4mm
Weight: 172g
Network/Connectivity: 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11be 7, Bluetooth 5.3,GNSS support GPS (L1/L5), Glonass (L1), Galileo (E1/E5a), BeiDou(B1/B2a), QZSS (L1/L5) and NavIC(L5), USB Type-C, NFC
Battery: 4300mAh (typical) with 30W fast charging, 15W wireless charging
ASUS Zenfone 10 Price and Availability
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is offered in Midnight Black, Aurora Green, Eclipse Red, White, and Stary Blue colors.
It starts at EUR 799 for the 8GB + 128GB variant whereas the 8GB + 256GB option costs EUR 849. The top-end 16GB + 512GB configuration carries a price tag of EUR 929. The smartphone will soon be available globally.
