ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
ASUS Zenfone 10 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ target different priorities. The Zenfone 10 excels with its compact 5.92-inch AMOLED display at 144Hz with 1100 nits brightness, paired with the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and Adreno 740 GPU for superior gaming and app performance. Its 50MP main camera with Gimbal OIS and 8K video recording delivers professional-grade video. However, it carries a smaller 4300mAh battery with 30W charging and costs $699. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ prioritizes value and endurance with a larger 6.67-inch display (2712x1220, 1800 nits peak), MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra processor, and massive 5000mAh battery supporting blazing-fast 120W charging. Its 200MP main sensor captures exceptional detail, though video maxes at 4K@30fps. At $449, it undercuts the Zenfone by $250 while offering bigger everything except performance. The Zenfone wins for compact design, raw processing power, and video capabilities. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ dominates battery life, display brightness, and price-to-performance value. Choose the Zenfone for premium performance in a smaller package; pick the Redmi for practical daily use with superior battery and charging speeds.
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 Redmi Note 13 Pro+ if…
- →Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- →Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- →Blazing 120W HyperCharge
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 Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Pros
- Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- Blazing 120W HyperCharge
- IP68 dust and water resistance — rare at this price
Cons
- Mid-tier Dimensity 7200 Ultra is not flagship-fast
- Ultrawide and macro cameras are weak
- No wireless charging
- MIUI bloatware out of the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (ZenUI) | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 172 g | 204 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, plastic back | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.5 x 68.1 x 9.4 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, Gimbal OIS, Sony IMX766 | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| 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 | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.92 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2712 x 1220 |
| 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 (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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