ASUS Zenfone 10 vs ASUS Zenfone 9
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $699 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads — 62/100 vs 57/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 10 is faster in AnTuTu (1,684,922 vs 1,640,834).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
ASUS Zenfone 9
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1684922 vs 1640834
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4688
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 172g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the ASUS Zenfone 9, the ASUS Zenfone 10 scores 5 points higher (62/100 vs 57/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, ASUS Zenfone 9 — 28/100; 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 and the ASUS Zenfone 9 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | ASUS Zenfone 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 1640834 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4688 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 5.9" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ZenUI | Android 12 / ZenUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $699 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and ASUS Zenfone 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 10 leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 2.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the ASUS Zenfone 9 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the ASUS Zenfone 9?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 edges out the ASUS Zenfone 9 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the ASUS Zenfone 9?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ASUS Zenfone 9 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the ASUS Zenfone 9?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the ASUS Zenfone 9?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users.