ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
The Verdict
The ASUS Zenfone 10 and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The ASUS Zenfone 10 is the cheaper of the two at $699 versus $1,099, a difference of about $400. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. ASUS Zenfone 10 stands out for compact 5.92-inch flagship — one of the few small high-end phones, while Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is praised for largest pixel ever at 6.8 inches. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL if…
- →Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- →5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- →Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
Pros & Cons
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
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pros
- Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- 5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
- 16GB RAM with up to 1TB
Cons
- 221g is heavy for a Pixel
- 37W charging is slow for this price
- $1099 starting price
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (ZenUI) | Android 16 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 172 g | 221 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, plastic back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.5 x 68.1 x 9.4 mm | 163 x 77 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, Gimbal OIS, Sony IMX766 | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 42 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 48 MP, f/1.7 |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 37W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W Qi | 23W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.92 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 1344 x 2992 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1100 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Google Tensor G5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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