Asus Zenfone 10 vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Asus Zenfone 10 vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 4300mAh vs…
Asus
Zenfone 10
$649
3categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
15categories won
3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the Asus Zenfone 10, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Zenfone 10 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Zenfone 10 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $649 vs $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Zenfone 10 vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Zenfone 10 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.92" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1100 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Zenfone 10 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,560,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5510 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Zenfone 10 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps / 4K at 60fps 6-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer 2.0 | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Zenfone 10 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Zenfone 10 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 172 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Aluminum frame, bio-based polycarbonate back, Gorilla Glass Victus front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Zenfone 10 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 2 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Zenfone 10 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $649Winner | $1,299 |
Asus Zenfone 10
Measuring under 69mm wide for genuine one-handed grip, the ASUS Zenfone 10 pairs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 power with hardware 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 2.0, 15W wireless charging, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
- Display
- 5.92"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,300mAh
Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Equipped with a second-gen 1-inch LOFIC sensor with 15EV dynamic range, stepless physical f/1.6–f/4.0 aperture, a mammoth 200MP 1/1.4" periscope telephoto, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, and 6,200 mAh capacity, the 16 Ultra is a DSLR in your pocket.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh