I've had a 13 Mini for the last 14 months, but my old-man eyes are beginning to require a larger screen. Thanks for this review! Based purely on the camera quality, I think I'll be going for an S23.
For me the 512GB storage is the tempting part over the 9. The lack of autofocus on the selfie is also a concern on the ultrawide where it is also omitted! They have changed the UW camera this year with a wider FOV, but some bizarre choices here. That said, I want to go back to a smaller phone so this looks like the way.
Funny some of those features I have in my LG G8 that I'm still rocking since 2019. That's how good LG phones were. I wish LG comes back in the phone business instead of focusing on vacuum cleaners and fridges...their TVs are great and competition to Sony but we need LG phones again.
I used to be a loyal LG phone owner as well. Since my 2nd ever smartphone the LG Optimus G up until the LG stylo 5. They have always been reliable and a good value to me. After LG stopped selling phones I tried a Motorola and it was defective within 3 months of ownership. After that I got a Certified Refurbished IPhone and it has been okay but these Asus phones have been intriguing.
I think it's more exciting than something like the s23. Bigger battery, much a nicer design in my opinion. The cameras in the Zenfone 9 outperformed the s22 in MHKBD's blind test. A gimbal stabilization mode. And at least they've increased the software support to 4 years of security patches. I can live without Android 16 in 3 years.
I totally agree with you. Android updates are overrated but security patches are actually more important, and this one gets 4 years of them. I am using XZ Premium right now on android 9 and is running great! I pre-ordered Zenfone 10 as I think it's time for me to get something with more storage capacity as 64 GB is not enough for me. The modified jack even for higher output combined with sound technology from Dirac was the deal for me. I don't really care about cameras but I do care about performance and music. I looking forward receiving it!
I agree. Android updates aren't as important anymore these days. No major improvements. The security updates are more important. But for the price it should offer 4 years of os updates
Hi Tom - do you not have the normal Galaxy S23 to compare it to or something? Surely that is the most appropriate comparison. They are basically the same size! It's the only other flagship compact phone in the Android space (Pixel 7 doesn't count, it's significantly bigger)
i prefer this size. quick questions: does it have slowmo? does it have touch shutter? does it have notification led or something? how can you know if you have new sms or missed call? how is the flash photo and video? and how is the brightness in sunlight? can you see something on the screen? i think it's a great phone design and specs and back material a little expensive though but that's me :)
It has slowmo (Zenfone 9 does which I have). No it does not have an LED light, that's been dead in android for a few years now. It has an option in setting to light a portion of the screen when you get a notification as the screen is OLED.. Video, is extremely stable. Flash is good. The camera isn't as good as say a pixel or iphone but it is top 5 for sure.
At 1:12, isn't it the iPhone 13 Mini; not the SE? Additionally; dimension-wise, isn't it most similar to the S23 + 14 (Pro) non-Plus/Max variants. (Based on 1:32)
@@seanh1988 I hear similar comments about the Pixel Fold. Personally, I think because the S23 is only a tiny bit bigger and offers more screen. Like I wouldn't mind the slightly thicker bezels if they were uniform, but the sides are much thinner than the top and especially the bottom.
Glad you did a detailed review on the camera. Some reviewers have seemingly glossed over it. It was the deal breaker for me and I ended up returning it. Such a shame because I love so much about this. May pick one up again if there's a Black Friday deal and the Pixel 8 isn't anything special.
16 GB Ram/ 512GB Internal storage and smaller and lighter than Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra? I'm ready. I've been thinking of buying the S23 base 8GB Ram/512GB but Zenfone 10 had better specs overall (if you're just casual with cameras which I am) I don't mind the 2 years android updates as long as their security patch would last for 4 years. (which I heard recently).
I have the pixel 7 now and it's just a little too big and heavy for me. I miss my Pixel 5. This is the closest thing to that. I've had Samsung in the past and they all just have been horrible for me. I love Pixels stock Android. Really thinking about trading in my pixel for this. Just holding out until the Pixel 8 to see if that makes that one 6 inch phone again
I would use the Zen Phone as daily driver for work, calls etc and as second phone the ROG Phone 7 for gaming, watching Videos and movies. Would be a great combo.
It's 4 years of security patches. And the ZenFone 9 finished in third place in MHKBD's blind camera test with the sample size of 22 million votes. That's the only really scientific data we have and it outperformed the s22 and the iPhone 14. He finished third only behind the pixels. Not to mention it offers a gimbal stabilization mode. Obviously the s23 offers the telephoto but I think I would rather have the gimbal mode personally. But I wish people would stop saying 2 years of updates that's a little oversimplified. It's 2 years of OS updates 4 years of security patches. I don't really need Android 16 and 17 frankly.
@@seanh1988yeah a lot of Samsung fans are conveniently ignoring the fact that it still gets 4 years of security patches. I don't know why they really care that much about getting Android 16 and 2026! Look at how the third major OS update just broke the Note 20 ultra or the s20 Plus.
That is exactly what I've been saying in every review I see it's like they're trying to make this is the only small form factor that exists in the market
Great review and appreciate the 2160/60! 👌 It's a tough one, these smaller form factors should definitely come back as I find my 23 ultra too big most the time, unless enjoying this review in crisp 2160 of course! It's a close one between the s23 and ZenFone 10. Personally I think I'd go Samsung this time for a couple reasons... Updates are better and longer and you could say proven. Camera is better It's got a bigger and better display while maintaining that sweet spot form factor. I can drive to the Croydon store or have the Samsung mobile repair van fix the phone relatively quickly. I do like the look of the ui and the choice Asus give you though for stock. Top marks for that!
Weird that you said the battery was not a strong point when every single other review i have seen says its a battery champ. Also i have the asus zenfone 8 and this weekend i was taking pictures with it and the Iphone 14 pro and i actually prefer the asus pictures over the iphone also blind asked my kids and wife and they also choose the zenfone pictures over the iphone 14.
Most iPhones users like photos from Android phones over their iPhones. I have a pixel 7 and all my friends have iPhones then I take a shot with the sunlight behind them every time the pixels photos come out better.
My girlfriend has precisely bought a new Zenfone 10 and when she starts the camera app and shake the phone it make a strange sound (mechanic sound, like a lightsaber) it's even on the videos recorded when the phones shakes (I think it's the stabilization). Is this sound noticeable even for you or is her phone defect?
You literally hidden the fact that, it is almost the same size and weight of an iPhone 14 and both are even similar in terms of price. I'd go with an iPhone if I'm in need of a compact phone even though I'm not a huge Apple fan. I can safely say that iPhone 14 has the best value for money considering it's reliability, undeniable camera quality and long term software updates. Android fans Don't bash me in the comments. I'm currently using an iPhone X and saving money for a Samsung S23 Ultra 😝
I need to understand something. why do you mention samsung on every single video you uploud. many youtubers do this these days, i don't understand why. it's ridiculous, like we only have samsung on this market. also, how many times did u mention samsung on this video in particular and what's even funnier you are comparing zenphone 10 which is flagship killer to a phone that's like 4 times more expensive, ugh, it's killing me. all you do nowadays is reviewing what's popular.
"Small"...Put it next to an S23/regular iPhone and See that it is taller. Or even better next to an iPhone Mini which is a SMALL phone. This is just a regular sized phone with a small screen and fat bezels. That's it.
If Asus could only Upgrade the Back Camera's Sensors and Processing, it would be this year's Phone I Love and still can't Afford. Still, Love all the rest.
What happened? My ZF9 encountered a Lens failure and while I despise Asus' Customer support, they managed to fix it under warranty and I've had no issues since. There's just no better alternative and as long as I can service it myself outside of warranty, I should not need to care about Asus too much.
@@khamigen most of the time it's the camera that doesn't seem to work well, but I had issues with the battery, the screen locking up, connectivity issues or the phone refusing to start unless it's being cooled down. That's why it's sent for repair 6 times. Asus have terrible quality control, one time they sent the phone back because they said they couldn't reproduce the problem. I took photos in the dark and it was obvious that the photos are blurry and have a white haze. Asus finally agreed to repair the phone after I showed them photos from phones from 4 years ago. In Holland we have the right to refund the product if it's not working correctly after repairing many times. Asus just ignores my requests.
@@michaelcorcoran8768 that's why I asked for a refund, but Asus just ignored my request. To start a civil case in court would cost me several hundreds of euro and alot of time. Asus knows this so they just keep giving shitty answers like they can't duplicate the issue or I expect too much from a phone camera.
Funny thing. As if you would send in a perfectly fine device, just to play with them. Must have been a Lemon, and a massive one at that. I'm glad they accepted my request and could repair it. The camera only focussed to objects up to 1m away, BUT only at one half of the image. Actually, I bought it second hand and they refused at first, although I had the Sellers approval to transfer the warranty. Had to send it in over his name and had him send it to me after repair. A little sketchy but worked out fine.
Yeah, size is more like subjective, different people have different opinions or preference, so for me the perfect size is 6.1, not too big or not to small
Slow charge is acceptable for me. Camera will be better with updates. I don't mind bezels. No expandable storage - 128 GB is more than enough for me. I backup and wipe phone's memory twice a year - keeps it running better.
I mean it is indeed compact by modern standards but people seem to be overestimating how small it is, because of its thick bezels it's actually the same size as the 6.1" S23 and that thing has a far superior camera comparable to the iPhone, gets 4 years of OS updates and just overall a thinner and sleeker design with frosted glass back makes the phone feel more premium.
ZenFone 10's biggest competitor is Samsung's S23, which is about the same size, weighs even less, has smaller bezels and a better camera setup including a 3x optical zoom. Asus gets some points for the stock Android experience and better battery life, but I think I'd go with the S23 instead.
ZF10's battery lasts significantly longer (phonearena ranked it as *double* the S23), which is what wins it for me. That and I don't have to deal with OneUI.
@@powwuyeah double my a$$, it gets an extra hour max of battery life, but the actual deal breaker is the software support, 2years of OS updates for a 700$ phone is a joke while Samsung gives 4.
Great review, it's not enough for me to upgrade my Zenfone 9, although wireless charging is a bonus. I've generally been happy with photo quality on Zenfone 9, but clearly not enough as I bought a Pixel 7a on promotion just to use as my main phone for photos (I'm torn which phone I prefer, they're both great and both compact)
Zenfone 9 in a Pixel 7A are pretty good combo. Having two phones is perfect these days. One brakes are not in the jam. And use one while the other is charging. Use one for music while you're waiting for a call or something. I used two phones usually and swap my sims around.
@@michaelcorcoran8768 I mean.. i have a back up phone but it’s stored in a box until main breaks.. no way i’ll swap my SIM back and forth. I upgrade every 2 years. My main becomes my new back up.. and my old back up i sell it or give to family.
@@strangestparticlewhoah that's great so did you change the battery?and hey is motorola your favourite brand?you really took care of that phone mate-well done-how is the battery life holding up? I personally love motorola phones as well-the newer motorola phones are really cool....
@@rahuljayachandran4128 Nah, I haven't changed the battery, it's fine for what I need, nothing special. Motorola is alright, I guess. Their Android is more pure, which is why I prefer it. Yeah, some of the newer Motorola phones are alright, but I'm not that impressed. Just keeping it functional, nothing more.
Even though I'm desperately looking for a new phone with the form factor of a Pixel 4A the two years software updates are an absolute deal breaker for me
@@seanh1988That's not enough, though. Although Samsung has a 3-4 series, it supports 4-5 years of updates and Asus does not care about this even though it is only 2 series
Interesting how different things matter to different people. It's a total non issue for me. I have no idea when my Galaxy S8 last got updated. Probably a few years ago. I've ordered a Zenfone 10 today because my Samsung screen is too cracked these days and I must have a headphone jack. This phone ticks all the boxes for me.
@@potatodumpling385agree, i dont care about the software updates either, and funnily enough the headphone jack is a negative for me - I have no logical reason for this since I of course just doesnt need to use it but its just that, it feels like something added that i wont use so it feels unnecessary haha, small nitpick though, I will probably order one the coming weeks but thats the only thing that i currently have on the negative side ( = meaning I dont really have anything on the negative side) haha
Considering I’m presently using an iPhone 13 Mini i wouldn’t consider the Zen Phone 10 as too small as some people categorize it as, in fact i see the iPhone X 5.8inches display as the ideal size for a smartphone, maybe because I’m just 5 feet 9 thou…
The body of Zenfone 10 has a similar size to the standard iPhone 13/14 and S23, but it has a smaller screen and larger bezels. It's deceptive marketing from Asus to call it a small phone.
If you buy Zenfone 9 now then you will get last android update this year with android 14 since this phone come with android 12 last year, so if you care about software update you either need to buy Zenfone 10 or just go with other brands like S23 which is more cheaper than Zenfone 10 but way better software support with 4 years of os update
5.9'' is nice and small, but I think 6.1'' is still handy enough, but would provide more space for a bigger battery. Imho thats the biggest weakspot for the Zenfone. Im not a smartphone gamer at all but Im on the go all day and what i need is battery life and a phone i can use with on hand without dislocating my finger joints.
I think samsung s23 is way better than ASUS Zenfone 10. Samsung S23 weigh only 168 g , offers 4yrs of software update and 5yrs of security update, Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz display with 1750 nits brightness, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, supports 8k video recording.
How do you miss comparing this phone to the Samsung S23? it is very comparable in size and spec and much more common than some of the examples used here. I am looking to replace an S22 Ultra and this phone having 512gb of storage, real dual sim and wireless charging make it an attractive option. The camera is not a big concern but the software seems like a huge advantage over what Samsung offers. As far as the two year upgrades that isn't a concern for most people and even if it were ASUS does not punish you for dropping on LineageOS like Samsung does.
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As great as Asus ZenFone 10 is, I would love to see Nothing adopting this form factor, and creating MiniPhone (1), while keeping those uniform bezels and of course, the Glyph Interface of the original Phone (1).
Hello, I have had this phone for 2 months and I can say that: 1. the screen was filled with scratches, 2. the back cover has become dull on the edges, it looks horrible, as if it were a fat cake, what a worst choice, trying to make the phone lighter, they chose this shitty plastic. 3. the zenfone UI functions, which should make your life easier, are stupid, for example the 2 times tapping function on the back of the phone works when it feels like it, or the one on the volume button, or the one on the sensor button, the phone is not calibrated enough for that. 4. when there are several active functions, or Wi-Fi is turned on, the battery discharges very quickly and even heats up. 5. the phone feels in the hand during operation, you simply feel the radiation, the SAR value is at the upper limit, it is not recommended to use it too much near the ear. 6. the frames of the cameras are uneven, I don't see what the point would be, anyway if you put the phone on the table and want to write or browse applications, the phone dances terribly, it cannot be used in this way, a special phone case is needed. 7. the material from which the back cover is made retains odors. 8. the phone tends to get hot, the programs are crowded and often more confusing. 9. I had to strongly reduce the number of functions to save the battery, if I don't use it it lasts for two good days, but I have to charge it overnight so that it doesn't discharge the next day. 10. still a Chinese shit in the end. I wanted it to be 10, but it's 11: the camera is under critical condition, until now I didn't think that there would be something like this on a flagship, incredible Asus, the worst software, I don't want to say more...... my review is 100% true, I don't want to offend anyone
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Hey Chaps! Do you prefer bigger or smaller phones??
CORRECTION: At 1:12 I pick up the iPhone 13 Mini (not the SE) - sorry!
I've had a 13 Mini for the last 14 months, but my old-man eyes are beginning to require a larger screen. Thanks for this review! Based purely on the camera quality, I think I'll be going for an S23.
i wish samsung adds the option to choose between oneui and stock android.
@@jaughnekow I honestly prefer One UI 😀
That made me confused a bit, I thought you accidentally leaked the upcoming rumored se🤣🤣
@jaughnekow would be cool but I still prefer one ui
Bring back small phones!
i want small phone
Yes 6 n below sick of iPads who started this 😂😂
iPhone 15 and Galaxy S23 already exist and they're the same size as Zenfone 10
For me the 512GB storage is the tempting part over the 9. The lack of autofocus on the selfie is also a concern on the ultrawide where it is also omitted! They have changed the UW camera this year with a wider FOV, but some bizarre choices here. That said, I want to go back to a smaller phone so this looks like the way.
Funny some of those features I have in my LG G8 that I'm still rocking since 2019. That's how good LG phones were. I wish LG comes back in the phone business instead of focusing on vacuum cleaners and fridges...their TVs are great and competition to Sony but we need LG phones again.
I'm still amazed at what my old V40 ThinQ can do.. The ZF9 comes close, but.. maybe the 10 will get me closer
Same, still rocking my lg v40
I used to be a loyal LG phone owner as well. Since my 2nd ever smartphone the LG Optimus G up until the LG stylo 5. They have always been reliable and a good value to me. After LG stopped selling phones I tried a Motorola and it was defective within 3 months of ownership. After that I got a Certified Refurbished IPhone and it has been okay but these Asus phones have been intriguing.
I Miss u ❤LG V20❤
I was a ln LG stan. Nobody bought them so I had to shop around. I still don't have an Android I can commit to
I think it's more exciting than something like the s23. Bigger battery, much a nicer design in my opinion. The cameras in the Zenfone 9 outperformed the s22 in MHKBD's blind test. A gimbal stabilization mode.
And at least they've increased the software support to 4 years of security patches. I can live without Android 16 in 3 years.
I totally agree with you. Android updates are overrated but security patches are actually more important, and this one gets 4 years of them. I am using XZ Premium right now on android 9 and is running great!
I pre-ordered Zenfone 10 as I think it's time for me to get something with more storage capacity as 64 GB is not enough for me. The modified jack even for higher output combined with sound technology from Dirac was the deal for me. I don't really care about cameras but I do care about performance and music. I looking forward receiving it!
I agree. Android updates aren't as important anymore these days. No major improvements. The security updates are more important. But for the price it should offer 4 years of os updates
Hi Tom - do you not have the normal Galaxy S23 to compare it to or something? Surely that is the most appropriate comparison. They are basically the same size! It's the only other flagship compact phone in the Android space (Pixel 7 doesn't count, it's significantly bigger)
Can we appreciate how beautiful the design of the phone is?
i prefer this size. quick questions: does it have slowmo? does it have touch shutter? does it have notification led or something? how can you know if you have new sms or missed call? how is the flash photo and video? and how is the brightness in sunlight? can you see something on the screen? i think it's a great phone design and specs and back material a little expensive though but that's me :)
It has slowmo (Zenfone 9 does which I have). No it does not have an LED light, that's been dead in android for a few years now. It has an option in setting to light a portion of the screen when you get a notification as the screen is OLED.. Video, is extremely stable. Flash is good. The camera isn't as good as say a pixel or iphone but it is top 5 for sure.
Love the size. But 2 years of updates is not enough, I buy a new phone every 4 years.
It won't stop working in 2 years time.
At 1:12, isn't it the iPhone 13 Mini; not the SE?
Additionally; dimension-wise, isn't it most similar to the S23 + 14 (Pro) non-Plus/Max variants. (Based on 1:32)
My apologies - yes I did pick up the Mini!
I was looking for a comment like this. I was so confused and thought I missed an iPhone se redesign. 😂
I love it it's just too expensive considering how little I care for phones. But the sizes is just perfect and headphone jack is sexy
The S23 has the same footprint as the Zenfone 10 as the bezels on the Zenfone (particularly the top and bottom) are thiccc.
The bezels are the perfect size, a bezeless phone sucks due to most phones having poor palm rejection.
@@seanh1988 I hear similar comments about the Pixel Fold. Personally, I think because the S23 is only a tiny bit bigger and offers more screen. Like I wouldn't mind the slightly thicker bezels if they were uniform, but the sides are much thinner than the top and especially the bottom.
Glad you did a detailed review on the camera. Some reviewers have seemingly glossed over it. It was the deal breaker for me and I ended up returning it. Such a shame because I love so much about this. May pick one up again if there's a Black Friday deal and the Pixel 8 isn't anything special.
16 GB Ram/ 512GB Internal storage and smaller and lighter than Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra? I'm ready. I've been thinking of buying the S23 base 8GB Ram/512GB but Zenfone 10 had better specs overall (if you're just casual with cameras which I am)
I don't mind the 2 years android updates as long as their security patch would last for 4 years. (which I heard recently).
I have the pixel 7 now and it's just a little too big and heavy for me. I miss my Pixel 5. This is the closest thing to that. I've had Samsung in the past and they all just have been horrible for me. I love Pixels stock Android. Really thinking about trading in my pixel for this. Just holding out until the Pixel 8 to see if that makes that one 6 inch phone again
You held up an iPhone 13 mini - that has all day battery life and even at 2 years old will receive more software and security updates.
I would use the Zen Phone as daily driver for work, calls etc and as second phone the ROG Phone 7 for gaming, watching Videos and movies. Would be a great combo.
Why do so many YTers forget to compare these against the true competitor for it the Sony Xperia 5 range.
The new Zenfone looks sleek in terms of design. Great review. Detailed and concise.
Glad you liked it!
2 years of software updates and camera quality are the only cons for me. Will probably wait for pixel 8.
Yeah, with $800 price tag it looks so pathetic with just 2 years OS update
Yeah same! They could use a Sony IMX890 sensor which is way better .. waithing for pixel 8
2 Major version android updates, still gets security updates for 4 years.
It's 4 years of security patches. And the ZenFone 9 finished in third place in MHKBD's blind camera test with the sample size of 22 million votes. That's the only really scientific data we have and it outperformed the s22 and the iPhone 14. He finished third only behind the pixels. Not to mention it offers a gimbal stabilization mode. Obviously the s23 offers the telephoto but I think I would rather have the gimbal mode personally.
But I wish people would stop saying 2 years of updates that's a little oversimplified. It's 2 years of OS updates 4 years of security patches. I don't really need Android 16 and 17 frankly.
@@seanh1988yeah a lot of Samsung fans are conveniently ignoring the fact that it still gets 4 years of security patches. I don't know why they really care that much about getting Android 16 and 2026! Look at how the third major OS update just broke the Note 20 ultra or the s20 Plus.
Weird that none of the reviewers are making a comparison with the regular S23 which is about the same size
That is exactly what I've been saying in every review I see it's like they're trying to make this is the only small form factor that exists in the market
it's a great phone, but the vibration from the speaker is annoying.
Really disappointed with cameras and lack of telephoto but I do appreciate the wireless charging. Have they upgraded the usb to 3.0?
Great review and appreciate the 2160/60! 👌
It's a tough one, these smaller form factors should definitely come back as I find my 23 ultra too big most the time, unless enjoying this review in crisp 2160 of course!
It's a close one between the s23 and ZenFone 10. Personally I think I'd go Samsung this time for a couple reasons...
Updates are better and longer and you could say proven.
Camera is better
It's got a bigger and better display while maintaining that sweet spot form factor.
I can drive to the Croydon store or have the Samsung mobile repair van fix the phone relatively quickly.
I do like the look of the ui and the choice Asus give you though for stock. Top marks for that!
it's not even close, S23 is far better ;) I got Z9, it's good phone and nice phone but nothing special and overpriced
Samsung may be the feature you want as long as you use that emoji pack aska samsung will not use. Hate
Thermals sucks on the small form factory.
Let’s see the wild life extreme benchmark and see if if can hold at least 70% of performance after a while.
Haa that top and bottom bezel is still hideous.
you are my fav tech youtuber
Please make a Plus and Pro, and please make the phone have a longer Software and security updates like iPhone, which make it awesome.
Not available in India 😮💨
Weird that you said the battery was not a strong point when every single other review i have seen says its a battery champ. Also i have the asus zenfone 8 and this weekend i was taking pictures with it and the Iphone 14 pro and i actually prefer the asus pictures over the iphone also blind asked my kids and wife and they also choose the zenfone pictures over the iphone 14.
Most iPhones users like photos from Android phones over their iPhones. I have a pixel 7 and all my friends have iPhones then I take a shot with the sunlight behind them every time the pixels photos come out better.
My next year phone to buy ..
Hey are you and MrWhosTheboss joined at the hip, you release the same videos at exactly the same time
Asus as always with the Price/Performance
ZenFone has very high value for purchase
Nit really, if you compared to S23
@@pudinichigo91 I had both Samsung and Asus flagships in past years.
Asus was/is very nice in term of price and user experience.
Also longevity.
Thanks for the review! Does the Zenfone 10 has a desktop mode?
iPhone SE - Holds up an iPhone 13 mini 😂
2:10 do you think it will wear off as easy as the 9's back?
Can someone recommend whether to buy this, iPhone 14 or wait for iPhone 15?
that is iphone mini, not an se right ?
Locked bootload is the biggest problem
My girlfriend has precisely bought a new Zenfone 10 and when she starts the camera app and shake the phone it make a strange sound (mechanic sound, like a lightsaber) it's even on the videos recorded when the phones shakes (I think it's the stabilization). Is this sound noticeable even for you or is her phone defect?
That's normal it is the physical OIS built in the main cam... the Oppo Find X5 of a friend of mine does the same as well as my OnePlus 10 Pro 🤓
My zenphone 9 was not able to perform a call on speaker. Is this resolved with this 10?
13 Pro, 14 Pro and S23 are the only reasonnable choices
13 mini is perfect
It needs telephoto because it is important.
What race game is that?
Looks like I will have a happy teenager who still wants a headphone jack
how is the Z9 a better value when it's support has already ended...
I'm getting some nice Nexus 5 vibes over here
Why does the bezel has to be so uneven? That's such a deal breaker
Where’s ur 15 inch MacBook air review let’s not lazy ha champ
Someone is supposed to advertise iphone14 I see...
Don't know why but that arrow shape reminds me Star Trek symbol 😅
Still 2 years updates?
iPhone se ??
It's pretty much the size of the S23.
yep and the iphone 13 pro
that is not an iphone se... its a 13 mimi
Yeah. My dumbass went and search for se4🤣
my zenfone 9 camera keeps breaking due to software bugs. its not funny
I like Zenfone series
You literally hidden the fact that, it is almost the same size and weight of an iPhone 14 and both are even similar in terms of price. I'd go with an iPhone if I'm in need of a compact phone even though I'm not a huge Apple fan. I can safely say that iPhone 14 has the best value for money considering it's reliability, undeniable camera quality and long term software updates. Android fans Don't bash me in the comments. I'm currently using an iPhone X and saving money for a Samsung S23 Ultra 😝
The standard S23 is better than an iPhone 14 and as good as a 14 Pro.
IPhone 13 has better value than 14. Honestly you can get away with the 12 too.
so finally last year's phone with a more powerful chip but the photos suck as before
Nothing special to take it over S23!
It's a bit unfair to compare with iPhone 14 pro Max, lol 😆
simping on Emma Raducanu is common, sire
I need to understand something. why do you mention samsung on every single video you uploud. many youtubers do this these days, i don't understand why. it's ridiculous, like we only have samsung on this market. also, how many times did u mention samsung on this video in particular and what's even funnier you are comparing zenphone 10 which is flagship killer to a phone that's like 4 times more expensive, ugh, it's killing me. all you do nowadays is reviewing what's popular.
"Small"...Put it next to an S23/regular iPhone and See that it is taller. Or even better next to an iPhone Mini which is a SMALL phone. This is just a regular sized phone with a small screen and fat bezels. That's it.
I like ASUS products in general, I have several, but if I was in the market for an android phone I would prefer one of the Pixel 7 line.
Just awesome ❤️
If Asus could only Upgrade the Back Camera's Sensors and Processing, it would be this year's Phone I Love and still can't Afford. Still, Love all the rest.
very misleading comparisons
In what way?
iPhone SE??? That was an iPhone 13 mini! 😂
I would never buy an Asus phone again. My Zenfone 8 broke 6 times. Asus' customers support is terrible and they even refuse to refund my money.
What happened?
My ZF9 encountered a Lens failure and while I despise Asus' Customer support, they managed to fix it under warranty and I've had no issues since.
There's just no better alternative and as long as I can service it myself outside of warranty, I should not need to care about Asus too much.
@@khamigen most of the time it's the camera that doesn't seem to work well, but I had issues with the battery, the screen locking up, connectivity issues or the phone refusing to start unless it's being cooled down. That's why it's sent for repair 6 times.
Asus have terrible quality control, one time they sent the phone back because they said they couldn't reproduce the problem. I took photos in the dark and it was obvious that the photos are blurry and have a white haze. Asus finally agreed to repair the phone after I showed them photos from phones from 4 years ago.
In Holland we have the right to refund the product if it's not working correctly after repairing many times. Asus just ignores my requests.
I would have given up after the 4th or 5th time. The hell happened?
@@michaelcorcoran8768 that's why I asked for a refund, but Asus just ignored my request. To start a civil case in court would cost me several hundreds of euro and alot of time. Asus knows this so they just keep giving shitty answers like they can't duplicate the issue or I expect too much from a phone camera.
Funny thing.
As if you would send in a perfectly fine device, just to play with them.
Must have been a Lemon, and a massive one at that.
I'm glad they accepted my request and could repair it. The camera only focussed to objects up to 1m away, BUT only at one half of the image.
Actually, I bought it second hand and they refused at first, although I had the Sellers approval to transfer the warranty. Had to send it in over his name and had him send it to me after repair. A little sketchy but worked out fine.
When will smartphones comes without hole camera displays and without dummy camera2mp 5mp
Sony Xperia for you
Don't buy asus phone. It wouldn't last long. Internal hardware are low quality and has short-span life
Camera performance is just average... I think it's just a compact Flagship phone, with average abilities, that's it
Promo>SM 🙈
Still a bit f a chin there, not a fan. Would take nothing phone 1 instead
Their bezel just looks like midrange phone from Samsung if you look from front
5.9 inch is far too small, the Xiaomi 13 6.36 inch is the best compact size in my opinion
Yeah, size is more like subjective, different people have different opinions or preference, so for me the perfect size is 6.1, not too big or not to small
Slow charge is acceptable for me.
Camera will be better with updates.
I don't mind bezels.
No expandable storage - 128 GB is more than enough for me. I backup and wipe phone's memory twice a year - keeps it running better.
I don’t think the Zenphobe is a compact phone if it’s the same size of the Galaxy 22. The iPhone mini is a true compact phone.
I mean it is indeed compact by modern standards but people seem to be overestimating how small it is, because of its thick bezels it's actually the same size as the 6.1" S23 and that thing has a far superior camera comparable to the iPhone, gets 4 years of OS updates and just overall a thinner and sleeker design with frosted glass back makes the phone feel more premium.
ZenFone 10's biggest competitor is Samsung's S23, which is about the same size, weighs even less, has smaller bezels and a better camera setup including a 3x optical zoom. Asus gets some points for the stock Android experience and better battery life, but I think I'd go with the S23 instead.
This is what I thought too. S23 is really hard to beat at this pricepoint.
ZF10's battery lasts significantly longer (phonearena ranked it as *double* the S23), which is what wins it for me. That and I don't have to deal with OneUI.
@@powwuyeah double my a$$, it gets an extra hour max of battery life, but the actual deal breaker is the software support, 2years of OS updates for a 700$ phone is a joke while Samsung gives 4.
Great review, it's not enough for me to upgrade my Zenfone 9, although wireless charging is a bonus. I've generally been happy with photo quality on Zenfone 9, but clearly not enough as I bought a Pixel 7a on promotion just to use as my main phone for photos (I'm torn which phone I prefer, they're both great and both compact)
Zenfone 9 in a Pixel 7A are pretty good combo. Having two phones is perfect these days. One brakes are not in the jam. And use one while the other is charging. Use one for music while you're waiting for a call or something.
I used two phones usually and swap my sims around.
@@michaelcorcoran8768
I mean.. i have a back up phone but it’s stored in a box until main breaks.. no way i’ll swap my SIM back and forth.
I upgrade every 2 years. My main becomes my new back up.. and my old back up i sell it or give to family.
my five-year-old Moto G6 Plus also has a 5.9 screen, so it's so weird to me that that's now considered a small screen
That's cool-i mean the moto g6 plus was a cool phone when it was launched.. So which phone are you planning to replace it with?..
@@rahuljayachandran4128 I'm actually not planning on replacing it anytime soon, it still works fine for me.
@@strangestparticlewhoah that's great so did you change the battery?and hey is motorola your favourite brand?you really took care of that phone mate-well done-how is the battery life holding up? I personally love motorola phones as well-the newer motorola phones are really cool....
@@rahuljayachandran4128 Nah, I haven't changed the battery, it's fine for what I need, nothing special. Motorola is alright, I guess. Their Android is more pure, which is why I prefer it. Yeah, some of the newer Motorola phones are alright, but I'm not that impressed. Just keeping it functional, nothing more.
Does your phone has a 16:9 or 21:9 aspect ratio? The latter means a quite smaller screen area.
I feel like the bezels are too big
Great review, but, dude, get a lawn mower. 😃
Galaxy S23 is comparable, size wise.
Even though I'm desperately looking for a new phone with the form factor of a Pixel 4A the two years software updates are an absolute deal breaker for me
Major version android updates, still gets security updates for 4 years.
@@seanh1988That's not enough, though. Although Samsung has a 3-4 series, it supports 4-5 years of updates and Asus does not care about this even though it is only 2 series
@@seanh1988We know that, it still sucks
Interesting how different things matter to different people. It's a total non issue for me. I have no idea when my Galaxy S8 last got updated. Probably a few years ago. I've ordered a Zenfone 10 today because my Samsung screen is too cracked these days and I must have a headphone jack. This phone ticks all the boxes for me.
@@potatodumpling385agree, i dont care about the software updates either, and funnily enough the headphone jack is a negative for me - I have no logical reason for this since I of course just doesnt need to use it but its just that, it feels like something added that i wont use so it feels unnecessary haha, small nitpick though, I will probably order one the coming weeks but thats the only thing that i currently have on the negative side ( = meaning I dont really have anything on the negative side) haha
Considering I’m presently using an iPhone 13 Mini i wouldn’t consider the Zen Phone 10 as too small as some people categorize it as, in fact i see the iPhone X 5.8inches display as the ideal size for a smartphone, maybe because I’m just 5 feet 9 thou…
The body of Zenfone 10 has a similar size to the standard iPhone 13/14 and S23, but it has a smaller screen and larger bezels. It's deceptive marketing from Asus to call it a small phone.
it's not compact if it's the same size as samsung s23 LOL
If you buy Zenfone 9 now then you will get last android update this year with android 14 since this phone come with android 12 last year, so if you care about software update you either need to buy Zenfone 10 or just go with other brands like S23 which is more cheaper than Zenfone 10 but way better software support with 4 years of os update
5.9'' is nice and small, but I think 6.1'' is still handy enough, but would provide more space for a bigger battery.
Imho thats the biggest weakspot for the Zenfone. Im not a smartphone gamer at all but Im on the go all day and what i need is battery life and a phone i can use with on hand without dislocating my finger joints.
Pigeon torturer!
I've been called worse (fair point, though)
@@Thetechchap I heard you laughing and couldn't resist ;p
I think samsung s23 is way better than ASUS Zenfone 10. Samsung S23 weigh only 168 g , offers 4yrs of software update and 5yrs of security update, Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz display with 1750 nits brightness, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, supports 8k video recording.
The s23 is actually physically no larger than the zenfone 10. In fact the s23 is thinner
Bigger screen, but smaller battery...
How do you miss comparing this phone to the Samsung S23? it is very comparable in size and spec and much more common than some of the examples used here.
I am looking to replace an S22 Ultra and this phone having 512gb of storage, real dual sim and wireless charging make it an attractive option. The camera is not a big concern but the software seems like a huge advantage over what Samsung offers. As far as the two year upgrades that isn't a concern for most people and even if it were ASUS does not punish you for dropping on LineageOS like Samsung does.
As great as Asus ZenFone 10 is, I would love to see Nothing adopting this form factor, and creating MiniPhone (1), while keeping those uniform bezels and of course, the Glyph Interface of the original Phone (1).
Here's to hoping that Nothing would make a MiniPhone!
but those bezels though
If only grapheneOS supported this phone...
Hello, I have had this phone for 2 months and I can say that:
1. the screen was filled with scratches,
2. the back cover has become dull on the edges, it looks horrible, as if it were a fat cake, what a worst choice, trying to make the phone lighter, they chose this shitty plastic.
3. the zenfone UI functions, which should make your life easier, are stupid, for example the 2 times tapping function on the back of the phone works when it feels like it, or the one on the volume button, or the one on the sensor button, the phone is not calibrated enough for that.
4. when there are several active functions, or Wi-Fi is turned on, the battery discharges very quickly and even heats up.
5. the phone feels in the hand during operation, you simply feel the radiation, the SAR value is at the upper limit, it is not recommended to use it too much near the ear.
6. the frames of the cameras are uneven, I don't see what the point would be, anyway if you put the phone on the table and want to write or browse applications, the phone dances terribly, it cannot be used in this way, a special phone case is needed.
7. the material from which the back cover is made retains odors.
8. the phone tends to get hot, the programs are crowded and often more confusing.
9. I had to strongly reduce the number of functions to save the battery, if I don't use it it lasts for two good days, but I have to charge it overnight so that it doesn't discharge the next day.
10. still a Chinese shit in the end.
I wanted it to be 10, but it's 11: the camera is under critical condition, until now I didn't think that there would be something like this on a flagship, incredible Asus, the worst software, I don't want to say more......
my review is 100% true, I don't want to offend anyone
The phone looks really cool but with that camera quality it's a bit overpriced
2 years update? come on 😢😂
The only compact king is the Galaxy S10e