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Asus Zenfone 10

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$380
used/refurbished market price
$699 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until June 2027 · Buy-by June 2025

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2023◆ Buy-by Jun 20252027

Asus promises 4 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until June 2027 — buying it today still gets you about 1.0 years of safe use.

Source: Asus's official policy · last verified 2026-06-11 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$30.30/month

142% above the $300–600 median ($12.54/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

A rare compact flagship with a headphone jack and top-tier chip, but a short update window holds it back.

Pros

  • Genuinely compact 5.9-inch body with flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 power
  • Retains a 3.5mm headphone jack, now rare on flagships
  • Smooth 144Hz AMOLED display and effective gimbal-stabilized main camera
  • IP68 rating and wireless charging despite the small size

Cons

  • Only two OS upgrades and four years of security patches, ending around mid-2027
  • Small 4300mAh battery limits heavy-use endurance
  • No telephoto camera in the dual-lens system
Best for: Fans of small, one-handed flagship phonesBest for: Users who still want a headphone jackBest for: Mobile gamers wanting Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in a compact bodyAvoid if: You want long-term software supportAvoid if: You need a dedicated zoom camera or all-day heavy battery life

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen5.92-inch AMOLED, 2400×1080 (FHD+), 144Hz refresh rate
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM8GB / 16GB
Storage128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP
ultra-wide13MP
front32MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery4,300 mAh
Charging30W wired (USB-C PD), 15W Qi wireless charging
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions146.5 × 68.1 × 9.4 mm
Weight172 g
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus front, bio-based polymer back, aluminum frame
Water resistanceIP68
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 13 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C
Update policy2 OS upgrades · 4 years of security updates (official promise)

Better-value alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

How long does the Asus Zenfone 10 get updates?

Asus promised two Android OS upgrades (from Android 13 through 15) and four years of security patches from its mid-2023 launch, so security support ends around mid-2027.

Does the Zenfone 10 still have a headphone jack?

Yes. The Zenfone 10 keeps a 3.5mm headphone jack alongside USB-C, a feature most flagship phones have dropped.

Is the Zenfone 10 a true flagship despite its small size?

Yes. It packs the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, a 144Hz AMOLED screen, IP68 water resistance, and wireless charging into a compact 172g body, with the main compromises being battery size and the lack of a telephoto lens.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-11.