Apple iPhone 17 vs ASUS Zenfone 10

The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 67/100 vs 62/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 10 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,754,213); the Apple iPhone 17 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.4mm).

The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the ASUS Zenfone 10 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Performance 88
Display 85
Camera 49
Battery 29
Portability 73
Value for money 46
ASUS Zenfone 10
Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 42
Battery 38
Portability 61
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 5311
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (49/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (73/100 vs 61/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3692 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 172g vs 177g

  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the ASUS Zenfone 10, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 5 points higher (67/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (88/100 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 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 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 17 ASUS Zenfone 10
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 2156126 1754213
Geekbench Single 3608 2004
Geekbench Multi 8810 5311
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 5.9" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3692 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 40W 30W
Wireless charging 25W 15W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 13 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm
Weight 177 g 172 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
49
camera
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
29
battery
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 and ASUS Zenfone 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Apple A19
67/100
2156126 AnTuTu
ASUS Zenfone 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
62/100 -22.9%
1754213 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17 leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 22.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 17
$799
ASUS Zenfone 10
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (88/100 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 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the ASUS Zenfone 10?

The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the ASUS Zenfone 10 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the ASUS Zenfone 10?

The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ASUS Zenfone 10 — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the ASUS Zenfone 10?

The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the ASUS Zenfone 10?

The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the ASUS Zenfone 10?

The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.