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The video by GSM Arena reviews the new Asus Zenfone 10, comparing it to the Zenfone 9. The Zenfone 10 preserves much of its predecessor's design, including its size, shape, and build quality, while introducing minor yet notable advancements. Key improvements include a higher 144Hz refresh rate OLED display, enhanced gaming performance via the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and support for advanced memory technologies (UFS 4.0 and LPDDR5X). It runs on Zen UI atop Android 13, maintaining the customizability and reliability of previous models, and offers sturdy thermal management across different performance modes. The device comes with storage options up to 512 GB, but does not support microSD expansion.
The Zenfone 10's battery life is consistent with the previous model, supporting 30-watt wired charging and new wireless charging. Its dual-camera setup includes a 50 MP gimbal-stabilized main sensor and a 13 MP ultrawide camera, delivering detailed, vibrant daytime photos, effective portrait shots, and low-noise nighttime images. Video capabilities include up to 8K resolution with notable 4K quality and robust stabilization, even without the gimbal for ultrawide shots. The 32MP front camera offers sharp selfies but struggles with autofocus and indoor white balance.
Despite the Zenfone 10's upgrades, such as improved chipset and wireless charging, the reviewer suggests that owners of the Zenfone 9 may not find a compelling need to upgrade due to the retained design and performance features.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer from GSM Arena examines the new Asus Zenfone 10, comparing it to its predecessor, the Zenfone 9. The Zenfone 10 maintains the same size, shape, and exterior design, including the grippy polycarbonate backing, metal frame, and IP68 water and dust protection. It features the same 5.9-inch 1080p OLED display, but with an increased refresh rate of 144Hz, which is particularly beneficial for gaming.
The screen has great contrast, HDR 10+ support, and good color accuracy, though brightness remains similar to the previous model. The Zenfone 10 also revives the headphone jack and includes stereo speakers, though the bass may not be as strong as before. The interface runs on Zen UI atop Android 13, offering customizable shortcuts and a fast, reliable fingerprint reader. Asus promises software support with two years of OS updates and four years of security patches.
Significant improvements include enhanced gaming performance due to the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and support for advanced memory technologies UFS 4.0 and LPDDR5X.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer evaluates the performance and features of the Zenfone 10. It performs well in benchmarks and provides smooth day-to-day use, including gaming and multitasking. The thermal management is adequate but shows different behaviors in dynamic versus high performance modes. Storage options are 128, 256, or 512 GB, but there’s no microSD expansion. Its 4,300 mAh battery offers a similar endurance to last year’s model with a rating of 109 hours, and charging speeds are consistent, with 30-watt wired charging reaching 60% in 30 minutes, alongside a new wireless charging option.
Regarding cameras, the Zenfone 10 features a dual setup with a 50 MP gimbal-stabilized main camera and a 13 MP ultrawide camera. Daytime photos are detailed with good dynamic range and enhanced colors. Portrait mode performs well, and night mode is automatically applied in low light for detailed, low-noise shots. Video capture supports up to 8K at 24fps, but 4K quality is highlighted for its detail, contrast, and pleasant color rendition.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses key features and performance of the Asus Zenfone 10, focusing on video stabilization, 4K video quality, ultrawide camera performance, and selfies. The gimbal provides excellent stabilization, smoothing out walking shake and pans. In low light, 4K video is sharp but noisy, while ultrawide daytime shots are sharp with vibrant colors, despite lacking autofocus compared to last year’s model. The ultrawide 4K video is highly detailed, and stabilization is good without the gimbal. Selfies from the new 32MP front camera lack autofocus but are detailed with good dynamic range, though indoor white balance tends to be cold. The Zenfone 10 offers minor upgrades like a new chipset and wireless charging but retains many features from the Zenfone 9. The speaker suggests that current owners of the Zenfone 9 may not need to upgrade.