ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Verdict
These phones serve completely different markets. The Zenfone 10 is a compact flagship at $699, featuring a sharp 5.92-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and solid 50MP main camera with gimbal OIS. Its 172g weight makes it genuinely pocketable, and the 4300mAh battery handles daily use with 30W charging. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra costs more than double at $1499 but justifies it through camera prowess: a 1-inch 50MP sensor with variable aperture (f/1.6-f/4.0), dual 50MP telephoto system (3.2x and 5x), and 8K video at 30fps with Dolby Vision. The 6.73-inch display reaches 3000 nits peak brightness versus 1100 nits, uses LTPO technology, and delivers 3200x1440 resolution. Battery capacity jumps to 5300mAh with 90W wired and 80W wireless charging. Processing power slightly favors the Xiaomi with Gen 3 versus Gen 2 silicon. Choose the Zenfone 10 for compact size, excellent value, and daily reliability. Pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra if mobile photography and premium features matter most and budget allows.
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 Ultra if…
- →Pro-grade 1-inch main sensor with variable aperture
- →Versatile quad 50MP camera system with dual telephotos
- →Extremely bright 3000-nit LTPO display
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 Ultra
Pros
- Pro-grade 1-inch main sensor with variable aperture
- Versatile quad 50MP camera system with dual telephotos
- Extremely bright 3000-nit LTPO display
- Fast 90W wired and 80W wireless charging
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance
Cons
- Heavy at 224 g
- HyperOS still ships with bloatware in some regions
- Limited official availability in the US
- Premium price tag
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (ZenUI) | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 172 g | 224 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, plastic back | Titanium alloy frame, eco-leather back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.5 x 68.1 x 9.4 mm | 161.4 x 75.3 x 9.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, Gimbal OIS, Sony IMX766 | 50 MP variable f/1.6-f/4.0, 1-inch Sony LYT-900 |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps Dolby Vision |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP 3.2x f/1.8 + 50 MP 5x periscope f/2.5 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5300 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W Qi | 80W 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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