Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs ASUS Zenfone 10
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 11 Pro targets premium users who value ecosystem integration and proven reliability, while ASUS Zenfone 10 delivers modern flagship specs at a significantly lower price point. The iPhone 11 Pro features a superior 1200-nit Super Retina XDR display with excellent color accuracy and a proven A13 Bionic processor that still performs admirably today. However, the Zenfone 10 counters with a 144Hz refresh rate display, faster 30W charging versus 18W, a larger 4300 mAh battery compared to 3046 mAh, and substantially more RAM options (up to 16GB versus 4GB). Camera systems differ philosophically: the iPhone excels with its computational photography and proven video stabilization, while the Zenfone 10 offers higher megapixel counts (50MP main, 32MP front) with gimbal-style OIS and 8K video recording at 24fps. The Zenfone 10 includes 5G connectivity, USB-C, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.3, making it more future-proof, whereas the iPhone remains locked to Lightning and Wi-Fi 6. At $999 versus $699, the Zenfone 10 represents exceptional value for Android enthusiasts seeking modern hardware. The iPhone 11 Pro justifies its premium only for those deeply invested in Apple's ecosystem and willing to accept dated specifications. For most users, the Zenfone 10 offers better specs and value.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 Pro if…
- →Triple camera system with Night mode
- →Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- →18W fast charger included in the box
Buy the ASUS Zenfone 10 if…
- →Compact 5.92-inch flagship — one of the few small high-end phones
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship-tier performance
- →6-axis gimbal stabilization for ultra-steady video and photos
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
Pros
- Triple camera system with Night mode
- Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- 18W fast charger included in the box
- A13 Bionic was the fastest mobile chip in 2019
- Premium matte glass finish
Cons
- No 5G support
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Smaller battery than Pro Max
- Wide notch design
- Starting at $999 for 64 GB was steep
ASUS Zenfone 10
Pros
- Compact 5.92-inch flagship — one of the few small high-end phones
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship-tier performance
- 6-axis gimbal stabilization for ultra-steady video and photos
- 144Hz AMOLED display is smooth and vibrant
- IP68 water resistance with wireless charging
Cons
- 30W wired charging is slow compared to 100W+ competitors
- 5.92-inch screen limits content consumption and typing comfort
- No telephoto lens — digital zoom only
- Plastic back feels less premium than glass
- ASUS software update cadence is slower than Samsung or Google
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro | ASUS Zenfone 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 13 (ZenUI) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188 g | 172 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, textured matte glass | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, plastic back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm | 146.5 x 68.1 x 9.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.9, Gimbal OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3046 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 15W Qi |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.8 inches | 5.92 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1100 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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