ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Fairphone 4
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G; launch prices were $699 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads — 62/100 vs 31/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 10 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 10 is faster in AnTuTu (1,684,922 vs 566,483); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Fairphone 4
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1684922 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $699
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Fairphone 4, the ASUS Zenfone 10 scores 31 points higher (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads (42/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads (38/100 vs 20/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, Fairphone 4 — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (42/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (38/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Fairphone 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 750G | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 566483 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 1882 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 3905 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 69 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ZenUI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $449 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Fairphone 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 10 leads Fairphone 4 by 197.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Fairphone 4 was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (75/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (42/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (38/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 31 points (62/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Fairphone 4 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on performance (75/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.