Asus Zenfone 10 5G (Black) 128GB + 8GB RAM 50MP Android Phone - Unlocked - Uk/eu Version

Speedy Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor without heating issues because they have a proper heatsink? checkExcellent Samsung AMOLED screen? checkSmaller than 6" so it can reasonably be used with a single hand and fit in jeans? check256gb as the minimum option? checkA crsip main and ultrawide rear cam (all you ever need honestly) and a super sharp selfie cam? checkWhere ASUS fell short is mostly in software. Their skin of Android has its issues, the biggest setback being in power management. Sometimes the battery can go 3 days other times its only 6 hours. Other gripe I have is with the camera cutout that is in trend at the moment. It kinda just is there without any protection so when you have the phone down it just rests on the lens which is ehhhh.Still would ... MoreSpeedy Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor without heating issues because they have a proper heatsink? checkExcellent Samsung AMOLED screen? checkSmaller than 6" so it can reasonably be used with a single hand and fit in jeans? check256gb as the minimum option? checkA crsip main and ultrawide rear cam (all you ever need honestly) and a super sharp selfie cam? checkWhere ASUS fell short is mostly in software. Their skin of Android has its issues, the biggest setback being in power management. Sometimes the battery can go 3 days other times its only 6 hours. Other gripe I have is with the camera cutout that is in trend at the moment. It kinda just is there without any protection so when you have the phone down it just rests on the lens which is ehhhh.Still would highly recommend this phone for those sick of the mainstream brands but don't want to risk it all.

Performance:phone works great. all features as advertised.Best Feature(s):feature packed in small form factorValue For Money:a unique offering in a world dominated by the As and SsBuyer is dynamic and adaptable. Manages their inventory well and knows what can and cannot be offered to their buyers

Best Feature(s):Battery life, sizeValue For Money:GoodPerformance:ExcellentHave been using this phone for the past 3 days. This is THE compact phone of this year. Performance and battery life is excellent. Display is and clear. Really nothing to complain about for this phone except maybe the 2 year OS update limit.Delivery is fast as well for pre-order. Came with 4 free gifts.

Compact and powerful, a delight to use.

I wanted a compact phone and had a hard time choosing between this and the Galaxy S23. The reasons why I went with the Zenfone were:1. The bold design. It is a breath of fresh air amid all the similar looking phones. The S23 is boring (personal preference).2. Again a personal preference, but I dislike Samsung's UI and bloatware. The Zenfone is clean, almost stock Android and even makes a couple of welcome changes e.g. option to switch to old Android-style compact toggles for wi-fi etc.3. The S23 has a 3X telephoto lens which this phone lacks. It is not a big deal for me though because I rarely, if ever, feel the need to zoom in 3x or more when using my phone camera. Below 3x zoom, both phones will use the primary sensor and crop the image. Neither phone has ... MoreI wanted a compact phone and had a hard time choosing between this and the Galaxy S23. The reasons why I went with the Zenfone were:1. The bold design. It is a breath of fresh air amid all the similar looking phones. The S23 is boring (personal preference).2. Again a personal preference, but I dislike Samsung's UI and bloatware. The Zenfone is clean, almost stock Android and even makes a couple of welcome changes e.g. option to switch to old Android-style compact toggles for wi-fi etc.3. The S23 has a 3X telephoto lens which this phone lacks. It is not a big deal for me though because I rarely, if ever, feel the need to zoom in 3x or more when using my phone camera. Below 3x zoom, both phones will use the primary sensor and crop the image. Neither phone has stellar flagship-grade cameras though which is a shame at this price.4. They are both similarly sized. S23 manages to accommodate a larger screen which is great. The Zenfone, on the other hand, is slightly narrower, and with the 5.9" screen, is better for one-handed use.5. This has 2 years of OS updates vs 4 years on S23 and 4 years of security updates vs 5 years on S23. I honestly don't care about Android version upgrades. The changes are generally small and hardly noticeable. Security updates are important though. However, taking into account the release dates of the two phones, it's only a 6 month difference, so not a deal breaker.6. Zenfone has bigger battery, faster charging, charger included in the box and a headphone jack.Having used this for about a week now, I'm really happy with my decision. The phone is a delight to use. Performance is great and it's very responsive.The camera, mainly the software, could have been better though. The colors lack warmth and there is sometimes a significant shutter lag. Hopefully future updates (or a good Gcam port) will improve things. However, in sharpness and detail, it beats my iPhone 12 hands down.

Love my Zenfone 10

Great phone. Quite powerful. But the highlight is the audio dac built in with the headphone jack. If you are a hifi person, this is the phone. Bummed they removed the onscreen finger print reader though. Now its on the power button.

what's not to love

This is my second Zenfone. Previous phones were Pixel and Samsung flagships. Asus makes the best version of Android. Recommended for all you rebels.Tip: buy a softer case