ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs ASUS Zenfone 10
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1299 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads — 62/100 vs 60/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 10 is faster in AnTuTu (1,684,922 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
ASUS Zenfone 10
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 38/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1684922 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Lighter: 172g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1299
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the ASUS Zenfone 10, the ASUS Zenfone 10 scores 2 points higher (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 38/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, 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 ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (60/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (61/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | ASUS Zenfone 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1684922 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.9" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 13 / ZenUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $699 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and ASUS Zenfone 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 10 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 32.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (60/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (61/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ASUS Zenfone 10 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads on camera score (48/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.