ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs ASUS Zenfone 10
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s leads — 63/100 vs 62/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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 1,208,784); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
ASUS Zenfone 10
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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 (71/100 vs 38/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1684922 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3996
- Lighter: 172g vs 238g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs the ASUS Zenfone 10, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s scores 1 points higher (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s leads (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). 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 5s is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (61/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s | ASUS Zenfone 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 1684922 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 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 | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 13 / ZenUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 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 5s
- 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 5s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s and ASUS Zenfone 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 10 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 28.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
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 5s is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (71/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (61/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s edges out the ASUS Zenfone 10 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ASUS Zenfone 10 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on performance (75/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s over the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a better fit for active users. The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.