ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
A spec-by-spec comparison of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Samsung Galaxy S23, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| ASUS Zenfone 10 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Price | $576 | $253 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 5.92 in | 6.1 in |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 172 g | 168 g |
| Released | Jul 2023 | Feb 2023 |
Summary: ASUS Zenfone 10 is ahead on battery, wired charging, refresh rate. Samsung Galaxy S23 is ahead on screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? ASUS Zenfone 10 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S23 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| ASUS Zenfone 10 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 144Hz (in Game Genie), HDR10+, 800 nits (HBM), 1100 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120Hz, 1750 nits (peak) |
| Size | 5.92 inches, 84.6 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~445 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| ASUS Zenfone 10 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 740 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16 with One UI 8.5 |
Memory
| ASUS Zenfone 10 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 16GB LPDDR5X | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB UFS 4.0 | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 (128GB model), UFS 4.0 (256GB, 512GB models) |
Main Camera
| ASUS Zenfone 10 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, Gimbal OIS (6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 2.0); 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, (ultrawide) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), Super Steady video |
Selfie Camera
| ASUS Zenfone 10 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm, RGBW sensor | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| ASUS Zenfone 10 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion |
| Charging | 30W wired (HyperCharge), 15W wireless, 5W reverse wired | 25W wired (PD3.0, 50% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Capacity | — | 3900 mAh |
Body
| ASUS Zenfone 10 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.5 x 68.1 x 9.4 mm (5.77 x 2.68 x 0.37 in) | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 172 g (6.07 oz) | 168 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual Nano SIM; eSIM |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 rated (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| ASUS Zenfone 10 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| ASUS Zenfone 10 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, June 29 | February 1, 2023 |
| Released | 2023, July 10 | February 17, 2023 |
| Operating System at Launch | Android 13 | — |
| Software Updates | Up to 2 major OS updates and security updates through 2027 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, ASUS Zenfone 10 or Samsung Galaxy S23?
ASUS Zenfone 10 — 4,300 mAh for the ASUS Zenfone 10 versus 3,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Which has the smoother screen, ASUS Zenfone 10 or Samsung Galaxy S23?
ASUS Zenfone 10 — 144 Hz for the ASUS Zenfone 10 versus 120 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Which is lighter, ASUS Zenfone 10 or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 — 172 g for the ASUS Zenfone 10 versus 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Which is newer, ASUS Zenfone 10 or Samsung Galaxy S23?
ASUS Zenfone 10 — Jul 2023 for the ASUS Zenfone 10 versus Feb 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Is the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 rated higher?
We rate the ASUS Zenfone 10 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 8/10.
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