“The Asus Zenfone 10 gets the size, software, and design right so it's a safe, sensible choice for your next phone. But the slow charging and disappointing camera really let it down.”

Compact size is welcome, Great performance, Clean, simple software

Slow charging speed, Gimbal doesn't reach its potential

The ASUS Zenfone 10 is probably not for you

Excellent battery life for this processor and 30W charger inbox, ZenUI offers far greater customisation for tech-savvy users., IP68 water and dust resistance, 3.5mm headphone jack, OIS on the primary camera sensor is very good.

Excessive throttling and heat issues, 8-bit screen, lower brightness and no Dolby Vision, 1+2+4 Warranty/OS/Security patch warranty does not cut it for a flagship, and the April security patch for a November review is just wrong.

Big phone energy in a pint-sized package

Flagship power and storage, Comfortable to use one-handed, Excellent video stabilisation, Considered UI customisations

Photo processing inconsistencies, Small screen won’t be for everyone, No telephoto camera

Marmite-like design aside, the Asus Zenfone 10 is a solid compact smartphone with flagship processing power, all-day battery life and a hugely customisable approach to Android 13 – though it is very similar to its predecessor, and costs more money in 2023.

Top-end performance, All-day battery life, Six-axis gimbal stabilisation steadies photo and video capture, Pocketable design, You love small, compact phones: It might not be as compact as some might expect, but the Zenfone 10 is still among the smallest flagship Android smartphones available in...

Bio-plastic rear feels a little cheap, Same main camera sensor as Zenfone 9, Relatively slow 30W charging, You want a telephoto lens: While the six-axis gimbal stabilisation of the main 50MP shooter is a nice touch, and the 13MP ultrawide does a great job in most conditions, it lacks a telephoto...

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

The iPhone 14 isn’t much of an upgrade over the iPhone 13, but it’s still a great device and an upgrade for anyone coming from the iPhone 11 or older.

Great camera, Good battery, Emergency features are cool, Still excellent performance

Display could use some upgrades

Apple has given select media outlets and YouTubers access to the new iPhone 14 ahead of when it begins arriving in customers' hands on Friday, September 16. There are two models of the ‌iPhone‌ 14, the standard 6.1-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 and the larger 6.7-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus.

Replacement for the iPhone 14 mini? Palm-sized smartphones are becoming increasingly rare, so the Zenfone 10 is just right: it promises a lot of power in a compact format at comparatively moderate prices. Find out in our review whether buyers have to make compromises.

high system performance, compact, IP-certified housing, long and regular software updates, lots of system settings, extensive accessories, accurate and fast fingerprint sensor, hardly any throttling, 3.5mm audio jack, wireless charging

less flexible camera system, no eSIM support, partly mediocre voice quality, strong heating, slow USB 2.0 port

An Android powerhouse that still fits in your hand, the Asus Zenfone 10 stands tall as a small handset.

Compact, Powerful, High-end audio features

No telephoto lens, Middle of the road photo quality, Faster fast-charging would be nice

The Zenfone 10 delivers flagship performance, has a great display and camera, but squeezes it into a comfortable one-handed, compact form.

Compact and practical design, Flagship speed and performance, Great primary camera with excellent stabilisation, Inclusion of stock Android alongside Zen UI, Not too expensive

Rear texture won't be to everyone's taste, Ultrawide camera isn't amazing