Weekly poll results: the Asus Zenfone 10 gets a lot of love, but it could be better

09 July 2023
Just adding an extra OS update would be a big step forward - the hardware package is (mostly) great, but it is too pricey to age out of OS updates so fast.

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MikeOfFinland, 14 Jul 2023The last time I used an SD card reader was in Galaxy S3. Si... moreUnless they are making the Internal Storage removable instead of soldering onto the MB, SD are a must to me.

    Chaos X 1982, 10 Jul 2023Besides the lack of Telephota camera, this phone's maj... moreThe last time I used an SD card reader was in Galaxy S3. Since then, all of the phones have had more than enough internal storage.

    Unless you are uploading files from DSLR camera, you don't need it. And even then, you can usually use a cable for that.

    My real concern is usability, especially when it comes to dual SIM usage. OnePlus was great in this regard up until OxygenOS 11. But since then, using the phone feels like a chore. Let's hope Asus have built a better experience.

      Kenenna, 13 Jul 2023the wireless charging would be for sleep or driving not for... moreI can also charge my phone with the cable when I am sleeping or driving.

        Chaos X 1982, 10 Jul 2023Unless the wireless charging is long distant, at least say ... morethe wireless charging would be for sleep or driving not for gaming. except u have the OnePlus with with 50W charging, everyone knows that wireless charging is basically just a convenience for charging while docked. so i think it would be nice if they added this convenience

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          Anonymous, 09 Jul 2023Zenfone is an urban legend. Only exists in internet article... moreI dunno, I have one in my pocket right now...

            Besides the lack of Telephota camera, this phone's major problem is lack of SD cards slots. This is the number one complain from old ZenFone users since ZF8, and they haven't fix it after 3 models.

              Kenenna, 10 Jul 2023I feel Asus should give the gaming line wireless charging a... moreUnless the wireless charging is long distant, at least say 50cm from the charger, it's not useful. You can't game while placing it on top of a charger. You can play games when the USB is plugged in. I can easily find a 2~3m long USB cable, and most cable are around 1m long.

                Anonymous, 10 Jul 2023Lol my A52 still runs fine. Not slow at all. And only 3GB o... moremMan thats why you have 8GB ram version not 6.
                In case of 6 with only 3GB of ram for tasks you can forget heavy gaming. With 5GB of ram some heavy games will run smoothly some bit less but still no major issue.

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                  Cpt.Power, 10 Jul 2023Man but it is true its heavy and bloated low end phones lik... moreLol my A52 still runs fine. Not slow at all. And only 3GB of 8GB ram is used. As I said it isn't heavy at all as it isn't even a flagship.

                    I feel Asus should give the gaming line wireless charging also in this iteration and that is where my money would go. I would love a phone that can take long arduous sessions of multitasking, not even gaming, android auto, youtube music, youtube, uber and lyft (driver apps) and whatever else.

                      Bzuco, 10 Jul 2023Are those security patches important? I've always had ... moreTbh it's far more important than those OS upgrades they always shout about. OS upgrades add more features to their smartphones, while security patches enhance security on our smartphones, even though the impact will not be seen in everyday life.

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                        Anonymous, 10 Jul 2023That's not true, it's depends on, what you want a... moreSaying that Asus is overally better just because it has better battery life is... well, poor at least.

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                          Zf9, better be naked, awful aftermarket accessories.
                          Zf10, better be the same, that it can share the same awful aftermarket accessories.

                          I found myself running naked better than running with a heavy-duty devilcase for zf9 and a extremely smoothly glass protector but less edge on the screen.

                            Anonymous, 09 Jul 2023What a joke One UI is the best UI man. Even midrangers run ... moreMan but it is true its heavy and bloated low end phones like A0X, A1X and most of A2X series runs half baked version of Samsung UI to not lagg even on most basic tasks.
                            Get your facts right.
                            Running a stockandroid phone for example Motorola Edge 40 Pro and equally same S23 makes huge difference. In motorola only minimum apps running on backround compared to 50+ more apps with samsung device.
                            In case of Motorola you get a lot of free ram to handle any task with easy in case of samsung you wont get much ram to run any task with ease.
                            After 3 years of use with all updates available properly updated Motorola still runs like brand new fresh device compared to Samsung which is 50% slower to what it was as a brand new phone.
                            But i like your funny oh comment.

                              No1, 09 Jul 202313 mini is still the best small phone. It's the only small phone

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                                Aoi Akane, 10 Jul 2023At least Asus gives you 2 years of security patch longer th... moreAre those security patches important? I've always had a rooted phone without security patches and never noticed any problem.

                                  Bzuco, 10 Jul 2023It is obvious 3240mAh battery needs to be charged more freq... moreBut fanboys claimed that "sMaLL iPhOnE BaTtErY iS bEtTeR tHaN biG aNdRoiD bAtTerY"

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                                    Aoi Akane, 10 Jul 2023I'd love to get S23 if it comes with Stock Android int... moreIt is obvious 3240mAh battery needs to be charged more frequently than 5000mAh.

                                      I'd love to get S23 if it comes with Stock Android interface. But as long as it's not, I will stick with my Zenfone with the close-to-Stock Android interface even though it has "less OS upgrades". Base/Mini iPhone series is also good if I want something from iPhone, but I'm not sure about the battery life tho. I've tried iPhone 13 for a month and I charge more frequent than I usually charge my 5000mAh Android phone.

                                        Pumpino, 09 Jul 2023Save yourself a fortune and get a second-hand Pixel 5 if yo... moreNot everyone understands how to install custom ROM on a smartphone duhh. Also pretty sure the battery life is already degrading.

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