This Phone is Nearly Perfect!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 พ.ค. 2024
- Zenfone 10 has fixed (almost) every nitpick I had with the 9.
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The fact that u can choose between stock android features or the custom ones really surprised me, well done Asus
thank you
Yeah I’m glad he shows it in the video
small changes, not worth it.
@@maomx8377 I disagree. As much as we like to talk hardware specs, the software is what you have to use everytime. Instead of forcing you to use stock or custom, they let you choose in order to improve the user experience.
@@maomx8377 sure buddy
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. You gotta love compact phones, it's just a shame they aren't mainstream enough
They are not mainstream because they don't sell that well
Compact phones have a small audience...
It’s why I like the Pixel Fold. It’s compact AND an iPad Mini.
@@deepakbisht4957 I wanna buy a small phone, but there is none in my price range of about €300... so I have to buy a phone that is big, because the performance is important too.
most young people live on their phones now so they need bigger screens to satiate that narcissistic lifestyle. Some people game a lot as well. But for most of us that have jobs, families and like to spend time outdoors and experience real human connection, a small phone that can make calls, text and, send emails and take pics is enough.
Nowadays most companies think everybody want to play games on their phones.
Proud owner of the Zenfone 9 here, after almost 1 year it feels like just brand new, despite heavy use and more than half the storage full of excellent videos and photos. My entire family started switching to Zenfones after seeing mine, either because of the size, the glorious image stabilization, or the headphone jack... the latest has been my wife who received her new Zenfone 10 some weeks ago and she is also loving it, and they gave a free chromebook as a launch promotion 🤯 as well as the standard charger, cable and case.
Personally, it felt and still feels like an insult from major brands to have removed the headphone jack, and to ship a flagship phone even without a cable. It's literally like paying for your meal at a restaurant but having to request cutlery at an extra cost... Asus is going the opposite direction, developing cutting edge phones in reasonable sizes and prices, with no compromises and having the decency of adding a cable, a charger and even a case. RESPECT for ASUS. I'll keep buying their Zenfones.
Great points here. Hope other companies find some takeaway lessons for their own phones.
The Asus Zenfone 10 will be the last zenfone. Its rumored ASUS fired their Zenfone team and now will only focus on ROG phone.
From what store did your wife get the Chromebook from?
Is a gift a chromebook 😳 In Turkey, a chromebook is usually more expensive than a phone
@@renesandoval1454this is fake news.
Who's rewatching the review again after Asus Zenfone 10 won "the best compact phone 2023" award?
Yessir. I am waiting for the s24 ultra but found myself thinking now if i even need that much in a phone. I love the size and look of this phone and so i'm really considering just getting this instead.
@@TwoSock I've recently bought Motorola Edge+, but the camera sucks, only GCam makes it good enough, but not all features are working so I'm thinking towards Asus Zenfone 10 again. The design is much better and finish seems to be not slippery.
@@semionzlobin5318 my biggest gripe is that i cant use the 22 ultra with 1 hand. I couls with this.
I can't believe they pick ZF10 over Xperia 5, the Xperia 5 has an SD card slot.
@@user-hi9yx2ns1lhow is 512gb not enough for you? I guess you want a portable drive with calling capabilities
I hope this sells well so they keep doing stuff like this
I wouldn’t underestimate the impact Marques will have on sales, anyone who’s searching for a new android will see this video and it’s an extremely positive review so hopefully heads will turn to ASUS
IKR I'd be so disappointed if they stopped making these because of low sales
Well if they started selling these in more markets & more outlets maybe it'd be more effective
@@ecnivowould probably cost more. greater sales in limited regions = more confidence to invest in other regions
they dont sell phones in big markets like india, they sell rog but not these...what kind of tactic is this?
Well done Asus, 3 years in a row listening to the user/costumer and improving. Not perfect yet, but still refreshing to see... Keep up!
U either die an asus or live long enough to see yourself become a samsung(or apple)
@@blessingsamuel2901 Yep. Money always speaks loudest in the end.
consumers can never be satisfied
The best way to run a company
@@ValouroverFearwhy not both? Some customers might even wear costumes and therefore be both!
The first thing I did when I heard about the launch of Zenfone 10 was search for your review amongst other reviewers. I am glad to have come across your review now. Thanks.
I bought the 9 when your talked about it. Absolutly happy after more than a year with it. Thank you for your vides Marques!
Big thing that was missed is that there’s actually 4 years of security updates now, instead of 2 software 2 security. So now it’s 2 software 4 security, which at least keeps it quite usable I’d say. Basically doubled lifespan in that sense.
Phones are still very well "usable" without any security or OS updates.
@@jihigh482 Useable yes. Secure? No
@@jihigh482if you would argue, any phone is usable after the period of software support. But the security and os are way behind
It’s definitely artificially limited. They can easily support it with 5 years major updates but choose not too. It is what it is.
@wyattmuehr196 use antivirus then like Kaspersky,bitdefender or avira
As a working musician, this looks like an absolute workhorse. Long battery life, headphone jack, compact form, android software with more compatibility for different file types. Love it.
Why can't they also offer a plus version for people who like larger screens? I just don't get that.
@@perfectsid333 They did it for 3 years. My Zenfone 6 is huge. Zenfone 7 and 8 Flip were big but they dont sell well in a sea of big Android phones. They have the ROG phone for a Big Phone with a Headphone jack if you want but there is no wireless chargine. They wanted to focus on a Small Flagship phone so that they get some market share and target an audience.
@@perfectsid333 Every other phone is massive, go buy one of those. The market desperately needs a good compact phone, this is a breath of fresh air.
@@maltea9354 Steve Jobs award to you. In a good way 😂😂👌👌
@@maltea9354 I just wish Apple would go back to offering iPhone with all premium features instead of essentially paywalling them. iPhone used to be standard with "pro" features - give me iPhone with all the features in 3 sizes: 5.4, 6.1, 6.8.
Off your reviews last year, I jumped from a (finally) dying Galaxy Note 4 to the Zenfone 9 and I love it. It's good to see they're listening for improvements. Here's hoping they extend support one day.
The Note4 was the best phone I ever had.. unfortunately I too had to upgrade two years ago for an iPhone. I miss it so much
@@bapjap Yeah the Note 4 was damn near perfect. I've heard almost your exact comment from so many people who had the Note 4.
The stock android vs manufacturer settings is one of those tiny things that should’ve been introduced years ago wow
Into ALL Android phones
But then, how are manufacturers going to get people used their bloated software /skin to keep customers to buy the same brand?
/s
The fact that Asus isn't know for being a phone company but made a great phone is big props
They are actually cheating in that regards...
Before you reply... Check out the range of products they have on offer.
Hint hint...
They have Server/Consumer level R&D for coding BIOS, then software to take advantage of whatever tweaks they see fit.
Actually, they were back in the day and I haven't seen a new phone since 2020-2021. And then they comeback in 2022 with their asus zenfone 9
I mean Samsung isn't a phone company by that logic either. They make washing machines, display panels and military vehicles and anything else you could think of.
Nup asus was a phone company. And its not difficult to make sensible choices. U just need to assemble it components aren't made by the companies
@@bondnikunjASUS is known for Laptops and Desktops. I feel its the main thing they do. They make great phones but tbf most of their products are great. Their laptops are good, I have one and its never steered me wrong.
I'm sold, I love this, so underrated!
I just bought the Zenfone 9 last week at a very good price and I am super happy about it! Takes better photos than my Pixel 6 in my opinion and I like the UI better. It allows me to choose what icons show up in the top bar, I can hide the battery and clock and cellular signal indicator for extra clean look :3
In the era of small android LED Tv's that aren't day to day user friendly, what Asus is doing is brave and definitely worth every bit of appreciation. Love Zenphone 10. I'm still using my Pixel 4a for the small form factor and my options are running out as Google is making phablets these days. Thank you Asus for making the perfect phone for the small form factor phone enthusiasts. I have Asus monitors, Asus Tuff mobo, Asus Graphics card and I'm definitely getting this Zenphone 10. Thank you Asus for Keeping the Headphone jack, PROVIDING A CHARGER AND CABLE!!!!! Oh and thank you Asus for actually listening to the users.
One of the best things they have done is this phone and it is not even funny how good this phone is.
@@markolacic1519dude idk what's wrong with asus zenphone but my asus m2 max pro is still working excellent lmao, That thing is old.
Android LED TV????
@@TechnooRamReferring to the size of most modern smartphones.
Next goal- make it 5.4 inches!!!…..i think all goals for 5.9 inches are met…no complaints anywhere whatsoever
Asus deserves a lot of appreciation and credit for the work they've put in for this phone. Amazing product. Though, i'd say upto 6.1' scrren size is still fine. Like in the S23 & Iphone 14's. But Asus really delived on one-handed proper flagship. Kudos. & love how MKBHD really is showing his appreciation and love for the product Asus has delivered. Sadly, they won't be launching it in India & that's understandable. Artistic by Asus
You can still important it though
They should launch in India
@@user-ev8eh4nb9gThe price then just becomes ludicrous
zenfone 10 is taller,thicker and heavier than S23. it’s not as compact as some people try to make it out to be
@@noah-j00 no bro, s23 is 6.1 inches, zenfone 10 is 5.9 inches. you are right that its thicker....honestly people who love small phones loved the 13 mini...hence we are taking whatever we are getting
yeah this sold me.. I'm going to move to this phone when it comes out. was already looking at the zenfone9 but this looks like they nailed it. thanks mkbhd 👍❤️🥰 would love if you made another deep dive on this phonee
Proud owner of a zenfone 9 in the eu. Love the phone, and even after a year and after dropping it countless times, it still feels brand new. I am so happy the rumours of a big zenfone 10 were false! I'm definitely going to continue buying zenfones.
i will buy this phone just for sake of supporting asus so they can make another compact phone for years to come.😊
Send it to me in india as they are not selling this gem here 😂
@@chinmay2230yes I want it in India too
@@chinmay2230 sure, give me your addresses 😂
You can support Asus further by buying an additional phone... For me 😂😂. No im not in India. Australia here 😊
@seaturtledad6596 Send it to me!
The fact that you gave them the changes and they actually did them shows how much they listen. Great job there Asus.
All except the 'look at me' ring around the ff camera. Sigh.
@@ad_fletchwho cares
Nice 👍🏻 this phone seems really cool, thanks MKBHD your tech videos are great.
Just purchased! Thanks Marques
It was English in the preview before I clicked on the video and Portuguese after I clicked. Thought my phone was hacked or sun
Yeah , same wtf =)))
Honestly this feels like the perfect for me. The small phone size, the headphone jack, the clean android OS. It's really a shame that the software support is so short, otherwise I likely would've picked one up myself.
what? I'm sorry dude but Software support is an awful reason to not buy a phone, other than major bug fixes, it literally almost never changes anything to any phone's life cycle.
You can still install some mods and make your software work
@@radstf6342 In the whole video I kept waiting for Marques to explain... Why TF should I choose this over Galaxy S23, which is already cheaper than that? Should I sacrifice software support for a headphone jack? This phone does not make sense unless you are a die-hard Samsung hater.
@@Aquaquake the looks of the phone and the skin and features are still different and valid reasons to not take the S23, dont know how long the S23 hold on battery but that can also be a reason
@@radstf6342 software support encompasses security updates, which are crucial to every phone's lifecycle
Asus should create more smartphones like this at different budgets and create a good competition in the market.
Different sizes for sure
@@JackOLanternBobnot different sizes. They should Target this size only at one time. And create a niche in it. For bigger sizes there are smartphones already available.
Agreed! I’d love to buy a cheaper, less-specced version of this (like their version of Samsung A54)
Asus has always been a premium brand....
@@Caras443 yea but they need more exposure. I think they are capable of creating good competition in the market.
I'm really happy with the 9, good stuff!
I am greatly enjoying my Zen9. I hope they keep rolling out the hits
They're almost there! Just give us longer software support and I'm 100% buying.
They wont as who will pay those developers and who will buy their new versions😂. It’s not iPhone where developers will earn a lot still as many iPhone users ate subscribers to apps and to Apple apps that pays the bill for developers’s lives.
just install a custom rom
Just buy it
It will be good for 4 years easily
Remember, 2 years of android updates but 4 years of security patches. I'd argue the security patches are more important. 👍
@@maxism5454Well you gotta understand that normal users don't know custom roms and things like these exists and even if they knew they would be lazy to do all those steps just to install an updated version of Android so they would find going and buying a new phone more easier
Whenever I've needed a new phone, I've always tried to buy a flagship that's 1-2 years old. This is genuinely the first time I've considered buying brand new.
same here, one of my 2 phones(one is for work) is dying and already considering this as my first flagship phone to show support for this kinds of products. Long live the headphone jack!
I was literaly only buying entry level stuff 200€ MAX, the zenfone 9 is the only one that changed my mind
How much will it cost
@@SerPapus 6:41
Well that's kinda your only choice here Anyway because if you would buy this in 2-3 years, it already wouldn't get any updates anymore..
That's an awesome looking phone. Love at first sight honestly
You're AWESOME man!!! Keep up da good work.....stay real👍👍👍
Thanks Asus for keeping the compact phone alive. Looks like a good upgrade from Pixel 5.
Would absolutely love to own the blue one!!🔥🔥 Great job Asus!!
If they did the blue one in 16/512GB configuration I would have definitely got that. But only black and Aurora green in that config, so I went green.
Agree looks so good
I'd like to have a relic piece from your archive, I'm just impressed by content shared herein.
I had 8, I have 9 and while I am seriously looking at this, it doesn't have enough upsides for me to upgrade.
The biggest for me going from 8 to 9 was the fingerprint sensor as opposed to under-screen one and the improved battery life.
From 9 to 10, I really like the wireless charging, but this is not enough for me to switch.
I hope this is another success, I LOVE the zenfone line and I hope to buy these phones for years to come!
I hope that Asus continues to make this model in the future. I currently have an iPhone mini and I think about going back to Android, and this is the only phone I would consider because of its size
Same here
Same, except I was also considering the Xperia 5 phones too, on Android I find that the width of the phone is more important than the height (especially with the bottom nav bar). I was surprised to see that the Zenfone 10 is very similar in dimensions to the S23 though.
Why not use the iPhone
@@berkaysutcuto get likes on social media
Likewise. Got the 13 mini for the size, hated the OS. Android feels way more mature and functional.
I've been rocking the Zenfone 9 for almost a year now and I absolutely love it. I love how compacy and chonky it is and while the cameras might not be top of the line I am still really satisfied with them
Are you in the US?
No, Europe
Enjoy your last year of software support...
@@ondrej1893 The phone will still be completely useable in everything you do for a few more years after official support ends because it will still get important security patches - This is something they all do now after huge outside pressure.
@@helenHTID Good. But still…my dad is rocking 11 Pro Max no problem with latest software and we bought it in 2019. Sure, it was 50% more expensive than the Zenfone…
That OS customization is awesome.
Looks like the perfect phone... Eexxxcccceeeeeppppppttttttt... The front facing camera. The hole punch instantly makes this a no-go like every other phone with it. Hopefully the underscreen camera catches on and more companies can get hold of it to use.
This is my next phone for sure. I was hyped about the Zenfone 9, was about to buy it, and now this? ASUS is killing it!
I bought the 9 6 months ago and I don't regret it for a single bit. The battery life on these phones is truly amazing for their size...
@@7alex683 Awesome to hear! I wish more companies chased this form factor. Can't stand to use larger devices and there's not many good options these days. Is the back of the phone holding up okay for you? The wear on it was a concern of mine.
@@7alex683 Same here but since October. It's been excellent so far.
@@TylerTraverse I've been using the included hard plastic case, it pretty much matches the original look and doesn't make it that much thicker. Haven't had almost any wear due to that.
me too!
Grabbed the 9 around release, put off upgrading from my last for like 6 years cause I'm so damn picky and my god, love everything about it. So many simple, great features but refined in other ways to make it feel really unique. I don't plan on moving away from asus for a while now!
That's how I've been with my Pixel 4a (literally perfect size imo) but I'm so tempted to finally upgrade. I hope Asus gets the distribution right this time around.
@@GreenScreenBartender I moved from pixel 4a to Zenfone 9 last year. I can tell you right now, if you love pixel 4a but not satisfied with the performance, Zenfone 9 or 10 will definitely be your best bet, period.
Everywhere I hear praise of it. Small powerful phone is really a great thing.
My only thing is the chip is overkill for that form factor. If Asus releases with the same form factor with not that flagship chip but some decent enough chip and reduce price a bit, I too will be up for it
@@stockfish3379 Fair comment! As much as it's not in the realm of 4 figure prices, it certainly isn't cheap still
Since your last review on Zenfone 9 I literally started thinking about switching to it. I’ve been using the smaller iPhones Pro since iPhone 11 Pro came out, and that’s the first Android I feel like buying in years
you got everything you need here!!
good battery
good performance
head fricking phone jack
compact design so you don't look like a goofy person carrying a whole tablet when going outside
good cameras
relatively cheap
I must say I'm kinda sold on this one
I own the Zenfone 9 and love it. Will probably keep it for a couple more years before upgrading, but I gotta say one additional feature that doesn't get talked about enough is its performance in capturing audio. Most phones usually struggle handling loud music e.g. from recording video clips of concerts, but not this one. Been to many different metal festivals and electronic music raves in the past year with bass booming everywhere, but I still get crystal clear audio capture every time. It's great!
Can't agree more. Made the move from apple to the zenfone9 & couldn't be happier. This is such a great phone.
Glad you pointed out you own a zenfone. How do you find having the headphone jack located at the top of the phone? I own a Galaxy S10+ and find it so convenient to have the headphone jack at the bottom of the phone next to charger... I got so used to it that now looking back at phones with the headphone jack at the top of the phone seems inconvenient (as you'd have to put your phone in your pocket upside down?)??
Zenphone
@@goncalopestana9513 Never bothered me personally! I've done both gaming and watching videos on it with both my 3.5mm jack IEMs and the charger connected without any issues. It's been great. :)
That's a really good selling point, it should be mentioned more.
Such a perfect phone, let down by the software support. I use my phones for at least 5 years, and was already let down by the lack of updates for the OnePlus 5T after 3 years. 5 years should really be the industry standard minimum for security patches.
Who Cares about Software Updates ?
@@croschkome.
Security Patches (4 years) are not going to affect you in any direct way on your daily use. Even if there is any malware out there, they are going to release a patch if your phone is outdated.
Major updates (2 years) is probably the bigger concern. But anyways, most probably you are not going to miss any major functionality on later versions of Android if you expect 5 years of usage.
Old high end phones still work without the most (edit: "recent") patches ...
They at least let you unlock the bootloader last I checked, that mitigates the software update woes for me
@@venykrid that's what i was wondering. You can always choose to install a custom rom which is supported by programmers, right? Does it make sense?
You have my respect Asus 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Had the Z10 for a week now, easily the best phone I've ever used. I love big screens but was curious to try something small, i'm never going back. Not once have I wished it was bigger, but i constantly appreciate how compact t it is. Also the things just so damn sexy!
Hey there 😊 What’s the battery life like on the device? I’m keen to purchase one, but battery life is crucial for me for work, study, music etc. Thank you in advance 😊🙏🏾
@@gypsy9062 Battery is incredible. I usually only use about 30-40% a day, I don't watch videos though. Because of this I only charge to 80% and then top up once I get to 40/50%. The ASUS battery settings are great as well.
just a tip. They did update the security patch support from 2 to 4 years. So you are able to safely use your phone for those years.
I am unable to find where it says Asus will provide 4 years of security in the Zenfone's 10 website. Could anybody direct me on where Asus Zenfone's 10 website says they will provide 4 years of security updates? Thanks.
They provide 2 years of software updates, which is a joke
@@arithmetic7105android 13 is basicly the same as android 12 thats the joke here.
@@beo456 they don't its a rumour that has been spread around the comment sections of forums and youtube comment sections. Asus will likely cut off support the same as other companies, only a year after its release.
Great stuff Asus. LOVE the ability to choose between their extras and stock android. Also the design is dope.
So interesting what you say about a phone like this...as it is not power house on the spec...but very practical....
In Croatia (EU) is 829 EUR in pre-order.Excellent phone in terms of hardware and design. My only concern is software support. Thanks for the great review (not the first time)
I have a condition called essential tremor which basically means my hands shake so I cannot hold a giant modern phone one handed without risking it slipping out of my hand and it's one of the reasons I've stuck with a small iPhone 7 for so long. Great to see smaller phones that are easier to wield like this one.
Have you looked at the 13 mini? Solid phone and around the same size or smaller than your 7
@@armandoh0722the problem is the battery
well the S23 is about the same size as this Asus
@@HectorOvalle18 I’m sure if they are on an iPhone 7 the 13 mini will outperform it in battery life by a good margin. It’s not like it’s got terrible battery life
This is basically the S10e reincarnated
- the small size
- the selfie camera to the side
- the lock button features (finger print, notifications, camera)
- the side dock
- the headphone jack
- cons
No SD card expansion
@@MrTheinfoman+ better battery
@@MrTheinfomanhey the storage numbers are pretty good tbh, and let's be fair they aren't like apple pricing a base iphone at 799 and literally giving you only 64 gb and I guess 4 gb of ram
@@hpcarthech4387 base storage starts from 128 gb and Ram management is far superior than Android.
I totally agree, i liked my zenfone 8 very much, now i have the 10 and the jump is very big. The battery lasts about 3 normal use days for me and i like the size, it is perfect for my hands. And i love the so close to stock experience and the customisation options. The cameras are very good and i have never missed the telephoto lens cause i never needed it anyway.
I also thought I needed a telephoto but I never used it. I'm not taking photos of things that far away to ever use it. It's really an overrated feature.
I have always wanted a small phone but with good features, this is great 👍🏾
Asus caught my attention with the Zenfone 8 at the time. A compact flagship phone with a clean interface AND a 3.5mm headphone jack. Don’t have to mess around with adapters or proprietary earphones that don’t even come in the box anymore. Speaking of what’s in the box, Asus kept the charger. Well done!
To me, all that’s left is to offer four years of software support and I’d be willing to order a Zenfone from abroad as Asus phones aren’t available in my market. Or maybe only the gaming Rog phones.
Had one too. Battery life sucked pretty much the entire time I had it, the camera got slower and slower especially when taking photos inside Whatsapp and the headphone jack was so bad in terms of audio quality, it finally convinced me headphone jacks are allowed to die on phones. A decent, cheap usb-c dongle improves the audio quality so much, it's not even funny. Not sure how the Zenfone 9 and 10 have changed, but I hope the on-built DAC finally runs in performance mode, not battery saving mode and that they fixed the battery life issues
Haven’t owned one as Asus phones aren’t available in our market. But it caught my attention as a compact flagship phone with 3.5mm jack and, if I remember well, even that small notification light that was available on older phones. But since it had those issues you mentioned, I hope those have been fixed.
Where are you from?
What proprietary earphones?
Glad to see software support being talked about. I feel like it should almost be one of his pilars for a good smart phone. I tend to stick with my phone until it reaches end of life so active and prolonged software support is one of my main buying criteria
Right, I was baffled when I found out Google only guarantees support for its Pixel phones for 2 years!
yep, only two years should be a deal breaker for most people, but I guess phone "enthusiasts" will get a new phone at least once every two years anyway
@@hashimiyazib I honestly can't imagine changing a phone every 2 years especially after spending a fortune on it lmao, the Pixel phones dont come cheap either.
IIRC the Pixel 7 and later are now 5 years. Supposedly this is because they are using their own SoC so can provide support for longer.
Rumor has it that 2 year support is mostly because Qualcomm refuses to provide longer support for their SoCs so phone manufacturers are unable to provide more.
@@kevincox how is that true if Samsung gives 4 years of software and 5 years of security updates? Their phones use Snapdragon processors too. That's no excuse. And if Google gives 5 years of updates then great! I would love it if they become serious competitors to Samsung and Apple. It never hurts to have more competitors in the market, it just means better results for the consumer.
I commented elsewhere on your videos that Xperia was one of my favourite phones, followed by Micromax, and Samsung M51, well this comes in 4th place. The phone was sick! It was one of the first Zenphones released back in the day.
The Asus Zenfone 10 is, for lack of a better word, unique. Good job for keeping small phones alive, Asus!
People will always have things to complain about in phones but asus wants to deliver what people actually want ,it is actually amazing what they do and it deserves respect and recognition
If this had slightly longer software support, 3-4 years I would 100% get this.
When my p7 ages out in a few years this will definitely be up there
The software support is a joke tbh
I believe Qualcomm stop supporting their chips/drivers/firmware after 2 years in order to save $$$ and drive profits by phones becoming obsolete faster. This is 1 reason why Google ditched Qualcomm and went with Samsung for their Tensor SOCs.
It should have 4 years of security updates, so at least that's something
my pixel 6a is a year old and I hate it. the fingerprint reader sucks, the screen brightness is terrible. the only thing that it has going for it is the software and security updates.
It has 4 years of security, but still not as good as Samsung
This is a great phone, it's on my list of potential upgrades but the main things holding me back is the camera and the software support. 2 years has me a bit concerned about the longevity of the phone's lifecycle.
That is high praise coming from you
Yea I really love that set up option for the operating system. Other OEMs should adopt it.
I hope the Asus team is celebrating as it is due. No small achievement to execute so well.
ASUS phones have greatly improved. I recall around 5 years ago their line up consisted of around ten models, all a little different, and very confusing for the buyer.
This phone looks amazing!
The Asus zenfone 2 was the first phone I bought doing my own research on the options I had, within my budget, what I thought was necessary and comfortable for me. I usually get attached to things and it's no surprise that I loved that phone, I loved the screen, the battery, the volume button on the back with the different texture. It was a big jump from my previous phone which was a samsung chat so it felt wonderful.
Later I had a huawei, xiaomi and now Pixel. I love my pixel but I would also love to go back to an Asus Zenfone because that brand is still in my heart. I get in my feelings when it's something that I use so much cause I really do get attached to things!
I love seeing that asus zenfone is doing great and keeps being just different.
Saludos desde Argentina! ❤
Zenfone 2 was also my first phone I bought doing my own research! After 4 years I switched to Xiaomi, and now Samsung. Seeing Zenfone 10 like this, I felt the same way you did
i definitely think this is what i’m picking up next
very informative. The 2 year software support might be a feature though, personally that's the point where software updates have slowed my phone
Finally a review video like you used to do in the past, explaining everything in sub 10 mins.
if they do provide at least 3 years of software support then I would have ordered at least 5 for entire family. It looks nearly perfect as MKBHD said!
You know what gets way longer software support than 3 years? A much better iPhone mini
@@imelliamit’s discontinued unfortunately. Honestly an iPhone with the previous gen’s Pro features and hardware in a mini body would be cool, rather than a scaled down base iPhone.
@@imelliamtell that to tim cook
what's it with 1 more year software update different? you won't buy it either.
@@imelliam s23 basic
The swipe down on the fingerprint button is a huge perk to me. I'm still using my Pixel 4a because I love the speed of a physical fingerprint reader and being able to swipe down for notifications on it is so convenient. Also headphone jack.
If Asus added expandable memory with micro sd cards, I would swap to this in a heartbeat.
Just got the ZenFone 10, this is what a good android phone used to be in the old days ❤
After getting used to small phones again, it’s really hard to go back. It’s just so convenient
As I heard, the zenfone 10 will deliver 4 years of security updates. So you won't end up with the latest android version but also won't have security issues. Only a little bit more and it really will be perfect :)
That is what The Verge stated: "Asus is promising two OS updates for the Zenfone 10 and four years of security patches" do you have information directly from Asus?
Asus is worst when it comes to security don't trust them
@@61_peerkhanali42 Can you guarantee that ALL companies are going to give you high level security?
@@61_peerkhanali42why are you saying that though?
ngl i didn't even notice when my phone went from android 11 to 12 to 13. At this point the difference between updates is imperceptible, so really the fact that they're providing 4 years of security updates is good
According to Asus (based on what I've read) its 2 full android OS updates, and 4 years of software support. The big deal for me is that there's finally a 512GB version - as a photographer I use that storage for RAW and lightroom on the fly at festivals and events, so this looks like the smol phone I've been waiting for.
Just get Sony Xperia series, they have SD card slots, you can has as much storage as you want, just change the SD card like you do with your cameras.
Man im so happy they are continuing the zenphones. I got my zenphone 8 some 2 years back and was expecting them to end that model line next year tbh. But they keep getting better.
Some very nice features! Impressive. If ASUS can increase the 2 years of updates (that just doesnt cut it) and also a way to increase privacy over stock Android that would be nice.
At least its now 2 OS versions & 4 years of security updates, as opposed to just 2 years of both for the Zenfone 9.
I wonder if image stabilisation also works outside of their own camera app. Also: wow headphone jack, yes PLEASE. This could be a great phone to use for livestreaming.
Omg your channel is so helpful, i am shoping around for a new affordable phone cause im switching from apple, cause I do not want to be forced into larger phone with auto brightening photos and live photo and this phone is awesome. Put it above my next pics which in order are Sony Xperia 1 V , Xperia 5 III, and Pixel 8 Pro.
Wanting the Zenfone 9 because that was the ideal phone, but was sad that it didn't have wireless charging. Happy to hear that they've added it! Good price, size, and set of features.
Do you actually use wireless charging? Just curious
@@Kam.....Wireless charging is a thing nowdays, just so you know. Cars, home offices, etc. Just peasant stuff
@@mariuslapusan3582slow as heck though
@@mariuslapusan3582yikes you still behind on your housing payments, student loans, automobile loans and maxed out credit cards?
@@mariuslapusan3582 I can understand the convenience of wireless charging, but don't you leave your house with a full charge?
Is your phone unable to last untill evening without charging? And once you are at home you don't need to bother with wireless charging since you can use your normal wall charger to fast charge your phone.
I appreciate Small Phones like this, too many companies are making 7" Tablets and calling them Smart Phones..
Very small % of people want small phones, they are simply worse
Definitely, though I wouldn't even call this small yet, it's the same size as an S23 or iPhone Pro. I want a ZenFone 10 Mini or a Pixel 8 Pro Mini!
@@Petar120 yeah, totally. Who needs to fit their phone into their pockets, or use it with one hand anyway?
@@MattRose30000, my 6.6" Galaxy fits into my pocket and at times I use it with one hand. The same thing for my 6.8" Motorola. Most of the pants I wear are regular Dickies which I find to be a lot more comfortable than jeans.
@@MattRose30000 if you stop wearing girl shorts you'll be able to fit it in any pocket, also any phone can be used with 1 hand and you know that, so what's your point actually?
For some reason i get the Portuguese dub on this video and unlike every other video with dub I can switch to anything else
I bought the zenphone 9, wanting a smaller phone since flagships have gotten so heavy, and hard to fit in the pocket or use with one hand. It was amazing, nearly perfect. But after a day or two, i found that I wanted a bit better camera performance (esp in low light) as well as true optical zoom, and that i did end up missing the larger screen for viewing content. Foldables are where the sweet spot will be for me, once the battery and camera catch up. But in the meantime, this phone checks every other box. It's where OnePlus used to be before they lost their way.
Asus is easily the most innovative company in terms of new products , their laptops and phone are always fun to explore
"Rog Ally"
Yea so innovative... what is innovative about this lol?
@@propersod2390a solid phone with essentially no drawbacks for 700 bucks
@@propersod2390features that where removed by other companies and explaining why they removed it then Asus on the other hand was able to provide almost everything with a smaller form factor
Currently using the ZenFone 8, and it's shocking how much their phones have improved since this one
And here I am still rolling with my soon 5 year old 5Z
I just got mine today and they've actually changed/added a few quality of life features since the 9. The quick settings for wifi and bluetooth now have drop downs so you don't have to go all the way into the settings to change wifi networks or connect to a bluetooth device. They also now have the apps screen search bar and settings dots at the bottom of the screen instead of the top (it is actually nicer, but it takes some getting used to). I believe ASUS added some more of their own apps (clock, phone, and contacts) though they do seem to be removable. I've noticed a few other things, but I can't remember them at this moment. A couple things I wish ASUS would change are the fact that there's only 2 of the colors available for the top model (I would have loved the silver and white color instead of fully black), their phone clone app would be a hell of a lot better if you could transfer data over usb instead of just wifi, and I can't find a way to buy the ASUS case bundle here in the US without going through a third party on ebay. There's also practically zero decent cases for it in the aftermarket. I would for sure buy kevlar case for it in a heartbeat
Look into the rhino shield cases there actually super nice. They also do custom cases so you can get what you want.
This gives me hope.
Main problem of the Zenfone is the limited software support lifetime. I wanted to buy one last time but there were only 1.5 years left of software support.
In the Android world only Samsung offers a long software support though.
@@mihirojha4475maybe goes without saying...but Google Pixel as well.
@mihirojha4475 my pixel 4a (not even a flagship) is 3 years old and is on the latest version of A13.
@@mihirojha4475and Sony are pretty good with updates
main problem is lack of micro sd*****
5:50 theres an option to expand to full screen on the top left of the window.
Compact phones sit so comfortably in your palm and are too satisfying to hold. This phone is almost the same size as my Pixel 4a which is insane for what it offers.
I've just bought one of these and I love everything about it apart from the camera. I can take the same shot with my Pixel 7 and it's worlds apart.
Very nice review overall! 2 of my own nitpicks with the review:
1. Display is not LTPO
2. 2 years of OS updates and 4 years of security updates (might be a good idea to mention both)
LTPO?
while i do have a nitpick for not having ltpo panel, i kinda understand why. They were able to effectively cut cost by using a 1080p non ltpo display while still being able to preserve battery life, due to not pushing a QHD display. If I'm not mistaken, a native 1080p display will preserve more battery than a QHD display running on 1080p so i guess what asus did makes sense since the display is smaller, while not jacking up the price.
i also find that everything was smartly done to cut cost, rather than in display fingerprint they opted for the reliable capacitor fingerprint sensor, rather than a glass back they'd use the nice plastic back, everything just feels rather practical.
@Typachisan It means the refresh rate is fixed, it cannot change to preserve battery (correct me if I'm wrong)
@@FateSoulzZ yes, for sure. He mentions it is LTPO, when it is not. Just wanted to point that out.
Was strongly considering this phone but ended up going with the normal s23 for better software support and the zoom lens. Wish there was more options for small flagships like this.
Yah, I didn't buy the Zenfone for the same reason. Went with Samsung with the 5 year worth of security updates.
Same here
same here
@@beo456so what you're saying is, 5 years vs 4 years is such a big deal for you? Ok then...
@@Randomizaton4 years of os upgrades and 5 years of security updates for Samsung vs 2 years of os upgrades and 4 years of security updates for asus
that vertical swipe!❤
Still absolutely love my Asus Zenfone 9. Will get another Zenfone after this one.
I never thought I'd feel like a good telephoto is a dealbreaker, but now that I've been using a Pixel 7 Pro, I use the telephoto all the dang time. It has a better optical zoom than its iPhone equivalent.
But this Zenfone looks so good. Thrilled to see a company simply making a solid phone at a reasonable price.
Yeah I got the seven pro also and that zoom is going to make it hard to switch to another phone that doesn't have that. I agree but the ZenFone 10 does look nice... One of the great problems of liking Android phones is all these choices.
Yup, same here
How often do you use it ? Once a year no problem? I'm swapping from my 6 Pro because of battery and size .
Same here, with the S23 ultra
As much as I like this compact phone I couldn't live without my 10x and 3x zooms on my s23 Ultra.
I'd say about a third of my photos are telephoto, the 10x I use way more than I ever thought I would.
At the other end of the spectrum the ultrawide hasn't been used once in 4 months. I find ultrawides utterly pointless on smartphones when the main lenses are already so wide.
I've been following Marques since I don't know, probably 2012 or 2013. Up untill now I am still amazed of how brands are seriously taking notes from his reviews for their next launch or innovation. How influential he's become 🙏🏽😂
He's a fair critic, which I suppose helps!
Same here! It's been wild watching from the outside and I'm sure even wilder for him to be on! Dude has 17m followers now (and growing) so yeah.... They gon' listen. :D