Apple iPhone 16e vs ASUS Zenfone 10

The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, while the ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $599 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads — 62/100 vs 56/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 10 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16e is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,684,922); the Apple iPhone 16e is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.4mm).

The ASUS Zenfone 10 edges out the Apple iPhone 16e by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16e

Performance 85
Display 61
Camera 30
Battery 19
Portability 80
Value for money 26

ASUS Zenfone 10

Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 42
Battery 38
Portability 61
Value for money 38

What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1684922
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3254 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8070 vs 5311
  • Lighter: 167g vs 172g
  • Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $699

  • Higher performance (85/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 61/100)

What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?

  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3279 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 7W

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the ASUS Zenfone 10, the ASUS Zenfone 10 scores 6 points higher (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16e leads (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads (38/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16e — 26/100, ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16e is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (38/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (80/100 vs 61/100).

Apple iPhone 16e: The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ASUS Zenfone 10: The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16e ASUS Zenfone 10
Processor Apple A18 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1972476 1684922
Geekbench Single 3254 2004
Geekbench Multi 8070 5311
Display 6.1" OLED 5.9" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2532x1170 2400x1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3279 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 20W 30W
Wireless charging 7W 15W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18 Android 13 / ZenUI
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm
Weight 167 g 172 g
Launch price $599 $699

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 16e

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
30
camera

ASUS Zenfone 10

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16e

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2532x1170
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display

ASUS Zenfone 10

  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16e

  • 3279 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 7W
19
battery

ASUS Zenfone 10

  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16e and ASUS Zenfone 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16e Apple A18
56/100
1972476 AnTuTu
ASUS Zenfone 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
62/100 -17.1%
1684922 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 16e leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 17.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 16e

$599

ASUS Zenfone 10

$699

Launch price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 16e was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16e is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (94/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (38/100 vs 19/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (80/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the ASUS Zenfone 10?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 edges out the Apple iPhone 16e by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the ASUS Zenfone 10?

The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ASUS Zenfone 10 — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the ASUS Zenfone 10?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e or the ASUS Zenfone 10?

The Apple iPhone 16e leads on performance (85/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the ASUS Zenfone 10?

The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.