Apple iPhone Air vs ASUS Zenfone 10
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $999 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 10 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,684,922); the Apple iPhone Air is thinner (5.6mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
ASUS Zenfone 10
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1684922
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 165g vs 172g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 61/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3149 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $999
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the ASUS Zenfone 10, the Apple iPhone Air scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads (38/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, 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 Air 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 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (38/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (96/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | ASUS Zenfone 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1684922 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 5.9" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 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 | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and ASUS Zenfone 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 50.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 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 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (73/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (38/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (96/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The Apple iPhone Air is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 10 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ASUS Zenfone 10 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.