Asus Zenfone 7 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing all-day battery life and fast charging, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G is the clear winner. Its 101-hour endurance rating significantly outpaces the Zenfone 7’s 42 hours. However, users valuing a smaller, more pocketable device with a unique camera mechanism will find the Zenfone 7 compelling.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Asus Zenfone 7 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32, 38, 40 - Global |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 7, 28, 77, 78 Sub6 - Global |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1800/150 Mbps, 5G 3.6 Gbps DL | HSPA, LTE, 5G (2+ Gbps DL) |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| - | 1, 3, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, August 26. Released 2020, September 01 | 2020, February 13. Released 2020, February 18 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 165.1 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm (6.5 x 3.04 x 0.38 in) | 162.5 x 74.8 x 9 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 230 g (8.11 oz) | 208 g (7.34 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~386 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 700 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 650 |
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, ZenUI | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, auto panorama (motorized rotation) | Laser AF, Triple-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | - | 108 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom, 5x hybrid zoom 20 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.6, AF | - |
| Triple | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), PDAF, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 113˚, 17mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF | - |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps; gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, auto panorama (motorized rotation) | HDR |
| Single | VGA | 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm |
| Triple | Motorized flip-up main camera module | - |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR | 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Infrared port | - | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
| - | Virtual proximity sensing | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, 60% in 34 min, 100% in 93 min Reverse wired | 50W wired, PD3.0 30W wireless 5W reverse wireless |
| Stand-by | Up to 450 h (2G) / Up to 430 h (3G) | - |
| Talk time | Up to 14 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G) | - |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Po 4500 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Aurora Black, Pastel White | Alpine White, Solstice Grey |
| Models | ZS670KS, ASUS_I002D, I002D | M2001J1G |
| Price | About 910 EUR | About 930 EUR |
| SAR | 1.03 W/kg (head) 1.28 W/kg (body) | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.52 W/kg (head) | 0.69 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Audio quality | Noise -82.1dB / Crosstalk -80.7dB | - |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 42h | Endurance rating 101h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 2.422:1 (sunlight) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 63dB / Ring 76dB | -25.2 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 595246 (v8) GeekBench: 3331 (v5.1) GFXBench: 42fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Asus Zenfone 7
- Compact and pocketable design
- Innovative flip camera for versatile selfies
- Flagship-level performance with Snapdragon 865
- Significantly shorter battery life
- Slower charging speeds
- Limited display brightness information
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G
- Exceptional battery life (101h endurance)
- Fast 50W wired and 30W wireless charging
- High peak display brightness (858 nits)
- Larger and heavier form factor
- Potentially more prone to thermal throttling
- Camera system details are limited
Display Comparison
Both devices feature displays with an 'Infinite' nominal contrast ratio, suggesting excellent black levels. However, the Mi 10 Pro boasts a measured peak brightness of 858 nits, significantly exceeding what we'd expect from the Zenfone 7, making it more usable in direct sunlight. While both likely utilize AMOLED panels, the Mi 10 Pro’s higher brightness provides a superior viewing experience outdoors. The Zenfone 7’s display specifications lack detail regarding refresh rate, a feature increasingly common in this price bracket, potentially giving the Mi 10 Pro an edge if it supports a higher refresh rate (which is common for the Mi 10 Pro).
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer 'Photo / Video' capabilities, but detailed sensor information is missing. The Mi 10 Pro’s positioning as a premium device suggests a more advanced camera system, potentially with larger sensors and more sophisticated image processing. The Zenfone 7’s unique flip camera offers versatility, eliminating the need for a notch or punch-hole, and providing consistent selfie quality. Without specific sensor details, it’s difficult to definitively declare a winner, but the Mi 10 Pro’s marketing emphasizes its photographic prowess, hinting at a more capable system.
Performance
Both the Zenfone 7 and Mi 10 Pro are powered by the Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+), featuring the same octa-core CPU configuration. This means raw processing power will be nearly identical for most tasks. However, the Mi 10 Pro’s larger chassis potentially allows for a more sophisticated cooling solution, mitigating thermal throttling during sustained workloads like gaming. While both utilize LPDDR5 RAM, the efficiency of the thermal management will be the deciding factor in prolonged performance.
Battery Life
The most significant difference lies in battery endurance. The Mi 10 Pro achieves an impressive 101-hour endurance rating, dwarfing the Zenfone 7’s 42 hours. This is a substantial advantage for users who prioritize all-day battery life. Furthermore, the Mi 10 Pro supports 50W wired charging, fully charging the device significantly faster than the Zenfone 7’s 30W charging. The addition of 30W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging on the Mi 10 Pro further enhances its charging versatility, a feature absent on the Zenfone 7.
Buying Guide
Buy the Asus Zenfone 7 if you need a truly compact flagship experience, appreciate the innovative flip camera for versatile selfies and vlogging, and don't mind sacrificing some battery life for portability. Buy the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G if you prioritize maximum battery endurance, rapid 50W wired and 30W wireless charging, and a larger, brighter display for media consumption.