ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $699 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads — 62/100 vs 51/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 10 is faster in AnTuTu (1,684,922 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1684922 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $999
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh
- Lighter: 168g vs 172g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the ASUS Zenfone 10 scores 11 points higher (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads (42/100 vs 20/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (76/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3537 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ZenUI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 10 leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 48.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $300 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 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (42/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III 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 5 III?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.