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; launch prices were $799 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 62/100 (a 14-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 1,684,922); the Apple iPhone 17 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
ASUS Zenfone 10
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1684922
- 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 (86/100 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
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- 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 14 points higher (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, 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 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 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (86/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | ASUS Zenfone 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1684922 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 5.9" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| 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 / ZenUI | |
| 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 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and ASUS Zenfone 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 28.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $100 cheaper at launch.
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 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (86/100 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 is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 10 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, 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 (86/100 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, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.