ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Honor Magic 5 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones pack Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processors and IP68 rating, but diverge significantly in other areas. The Zenfone 10 excels with a compact 5.92-inch 144Hz AMOLED display and gimbal OIS on its 50MP main camera, making it ideal for one-handed use and stabilized video. It supports Wi-Fi 7 and offers faster 30W charging. The Magic 5 Pro counters with a larger 6.81-inch ultra-sharp 2848x1312 display reaching 1800 nits brightness, significantly bigger 5100 mAh battery, and far superior charging at 66W wired plus 50W wireless. Its 50MP telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom and triple 50MP camera setup provide more versatility. At 219g versus 172g, the Magic 5 Pro feels heavier. If you value portability and high refresh rates, the Zenfone 10's $200 price advantage becomes compelling. For those prioritizing battery life, display quality, and zoom capability, the Magic 5 Pro justifies its premium despite inferior Wi-Fi generation. Choose the Zenfone 10 for pocket-friendly compactness; pick the Magic 5 Pro for multimedia consumption and extended battery endurance.
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 Honor Magic 5 Pro if…
- →Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- →50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
Category Scores
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
Honor Magic 5 Pro
Pros
- Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- 50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
- IP68 water resistance with 5100 mAh battery
- 3D face unlock via ToF sensor is fast and secure
Cons
- Thick and heavy at 219 g and 8.77 mm
- MagicOS software is heavily skinned — not stock Android
- Brand recognition is lower than Samsung or Apple in Western markets
- 66W wired charging is slower than competitors like OnePlus 100W
- Limited global after-sales service network
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Honor Magic 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (ZenUI) | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 172 g | 219 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, plastic back | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.5 x 68.1 x 9.4 mm | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, Gimbal OIS, Sony IMX766 | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 16 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 66W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W Qi | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.92 inches | 6.81 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2848 x 1312 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1100 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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