ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads — 62/100 vs 55/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is faster in AnTuTu (1,684,922 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1684922 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3000
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Lighter: 168g vs 172g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $699
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the ASUS Zenfone 10 scores 7 points higher (62/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (53/100 vs 38/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (76/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3000 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ZenUI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $449 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 10 leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (75/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (53/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (76/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 edges out the Sony Xperia 10 VII by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on performance (75/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.