ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Xiaomi 14 Pro
The Verdict
ASUS Zenfone 10 delivers flagship performance in a compact 5.92-inch package, featuring Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 144Hz AMOLED display at 1100 nits, and a solid 50MP gimbal-stabilized camera system. At $699, it offers exceptional value with 30W charging and IP68 durability in a lightweight 172g frame. Xiaomi 14 Pro steps up with the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, larger 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with 3000 nits peak brightness and QHD resolution, plus superior charging at 120W wired and 50W wireless. Its camera setup excels with a variable f/1.42-f/4.0 aperture main sensor, dedicated 3.2x telephoto, and 50MP ultrawide. The 14 Pro's 4880mAh battery edges out the Zenfone 10's 4300mAh, though both support 8K video. The $400 price gap reflects real differences: newer processor generation, significantly brighter display with higher resolution, superior charging speeds, and more versatile camera hardware. Choose the Zenfone 10 if you prioritize portability and value, preferring a nimble phone with excellent performance at budget flagship prices. Pick the 14 Pro if you want cutting-edge specs, premium display quality, and advanced camera features.
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 Xiaomi 14 Pro if…
- →Bright 3000-nit LTPO AMOLED display
- →Variable-aperture main camera with Leica tuning
- →Insanely fast 120W wired charging
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
Xiaomi 14 Pro
Pros
- Bright 3000-nit LTPO AMOLED display
- Variable-aperture main camera with Leica tuning
- Insanely fast 120W wired charging
- Top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset
Cons
- Not officially sold in the US
- HyperOS bloatware in some markets
- Heavy and slippery glass back
- Telephoto limited to 3.2x reach
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Xiaomi 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (ZenUI) | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 172 g | 223 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, plastic back | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.5 x 68.1 x 9.4 mm | 161.4 x 75.3 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, Gimbal OIS, Sony IMX766 | 50 MP variable f/1.42-f/4.0, 1/1.31" Light Hunter 900 |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP 3.2x f/2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 4880 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W Qi | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.92 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3200 x 1440 |
| 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 (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| 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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