ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones are priced at $699, but they target different user priorities. The ASUS Zenfone 10 emphasizes compactness and display smoothness with its 5.92-inch 144Hz AMOLED screen, making it ideal for one-handed use and gaming. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 handles daily tasks smoothly, and the Gimbal OIS on the 50MP main camera delivers excellent stabilization. However, battery capacity sits at just 4300 mAh with 30W charging. The Xiaomi 15 Pro operates at a larger scale: 6.73-inch display with superior 3200x1440 resolution and 3200 nits peak brightness, plus a 6100 mAh battery with impressive 90W wired and 50W wireless charging. Its Snapdragon 8 Elite processor is newer and more powerful, and the camera system is more versatile with a dedicated 50MP 3x telephoto lens alongside the 115-degree ultrawide. The Xiaomi weighs 213g versus 172g, which matters for portability. Choose the Zenfone 10 for compact size and fast display performance, or pick the Xiaomi 15 Pro for superior battery life, charging speeds, display quality, and camera versatility. The Xiaomi delivers more value at this price point.
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 Pro if…
- →Massive 6100 mAh battery easily lasts two full days
- →1-inch type main sensor captures outstanding low-light photos
- →2K LTPO display with 3200-nit brightness is class-leading
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 Pro
Pros
- Massive 6100 mAh battery easily lasts two full days
- 1-inch type main sensor captures outstanding low-light photos
- 2K LTPO display with 3200-nit brightness is class-leading
- 90W wired + 50W wireless charging is extremely fast
- Triple 50MP Leica camera system with 3x optical zoom
Cons
- Heavy at 213 g due to the large battery
- HyperOS software has ads and bloatware in some regions
- No 5x periscope — 3x telephoto is behind Samsung and Apple flagships
- Limited global market availability
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (ZenUI) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 172 g | 213 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 | 161.3 x 75.0 x 8.35 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, Gimbal OIS, Sony IMX766 | 50 MP, f/1.44, OIS (1-inch type 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/2.5, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 6100 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 90W 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 | 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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