Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs ASUS Zenfone 10
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1099 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 62/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 10 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,684,922); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
ASUS Zenfone 10
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1684922
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3998 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the ASUS Zenfone 10, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 17 points higher (79/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, 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 17 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | ASUS Zenfone 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1684922 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 5.9" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 13 / ZenUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and ASUS Zenfone 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 50.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (94/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 10 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ASUS Zenfone 10 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.