ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Xiaomi 15
The Verdict
Xiaomi 15 delivers superior hardware for $100 less, making it the standout choice for most buyers. Its Snapdragon 8 Elite processor outpaces the Zenfone 10's Gen 2 chip, while the 5400 mAh battery versus 4300 mAh provides meaningful daily endurance. Display advantages favor Xiaomi significantly: 6.36 inches with 3200 nits peak brightness and 1-120Hz LTPO refresh crushes Zenfone 10's 5.92-inch, 1100-nits panel. Camera systems differ strategically, with Zenfone 10 emphasizing gimbal stabilization on its main sensor, while Xiaomi 15 adds a dedicated 50 MP telephoto with 2.6x zoom and ultra-wide improvements. Charging capabilities heavily favor Xiaomi with 90W wired and 50W wireless versus ASUS's 30W and 15W. The weight difference (191g versus 172g) matters if you prefer lighter phones. Zenfone 10 still impresses with its compact 5.92-inch form factor and precision gimbal OIS for video, appealing to those prioritizing portability and stabilization. However, Xiaomi 15's newer Android 15 software, superior processor generation, larger and brighter display, faster charging, and lower price create a compelling overall value proposition that outweighs Zenfone 10's specific strengths.
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 15 if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers top-tier performance
- →Triple 50MP camera system with Leica optics at a competitive price
- →Compact 6.36-inch size with flagship specs — rare in 2025
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 15
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers top-tier performance
- Triple 50MP camera system with Leica optics at a competitive price
- Compact 6.36-inch size with flagship specs — rare in 2025
- Blazing 90W wired charging fills the 5400 mAh battery in under 30 minutes
- 3200-nit peak brightness is excellent for outdoor visibility
Cons
- HyperOS still carries some bloatware and ad placements
- 2.6x telephoto lacks the reach of 5x periscope competitors
- Limited global availability compared to Samsung and Apple
- No headphone jack
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (ZenUI) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 172 g | 191 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 | 152.3 x 71.2 x 8.08 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, Gimbal OIS, Sony IMX766 | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Light Fusion 900 sensor) |
| 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, 115-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2.6x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5400 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W Qi | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.92 inches | 6.36 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2670 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1100 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 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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