Asus has finally opened the pre-order phase for its latest flagship smartphone, the Zenfone 10, in the US market. The device, which was announced in late June and became available in early July in several regions, is now up for grabs from the Asus eShop, Amazon, and Mobile Advance.
A petite powerhouse with a 144Hz display
The Zenfone 10 is one of the most compact Android flagships of 2023, sporting a 5.92-inch fullHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The screen also supports HDR10+ and has an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which is Qualcomm’s most advanced processor to date. The Zenfone 10 comes with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage.
A versatile camera system with gimbal stabilization
The Zenfone 10 boasts a versatile camera system that consists of a 50MP main camera with gimbal optical image stabilization (OIS), a 13MP ultra-wide camera, and a laser autofocus sensor. The main camera can capture stunning photos and videos in low-light conditions, thanks to the large Sony IMX766 sensor and the f/1.8 aperture. The ultra-wide camera has a 113-degree field of view and can also shoot macro shots at a distance of 4cm. The front-facing camera is a 32MP shooter that supports face unlock and portrait mode.
A long-lasting battery with wireless charging support
The Zenfone 10 packs a 4,300mAh battery that can easily last a full day of heavy usage. The device supports 30W wired charging and 15W wireless charging, both of which can fill up the battery in about an hour. The device also comes with a charger in the box, unlike some other flagships that have ditched the accessory. The Zenfone 10 runs on Android 13 with ZenUI on top, which offers a smooth and customizable user experience.
A free pair of ROG Cetra true wireless earbuds
As an added bonus, customers who pre-order the Zenfone 10 before September 30 will receive a free pair of ROG Cetra true wireless earbuds, which are worth $99. The earbuds come in either black or Moonlight White colors and feature active noise cancellation (ANC), ambient sound mode, touch controls, and RGB lighting. The earbuds can deliver up to five hours of playback on a single charge and up to 15 hours with the charging case.
A competitive price tag for a flagship phone
The Zenfone 10 is priced at $699 for the base model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and $799 for the higher-end model with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The device is available in five attractive colors: Aurora Green, Eclipse Red, Comet White, Starry Blue, and Midnight Black. The pre-orders are expected to ship on September 19, according to Amazon.
The Zenfone 10 is a compelling flagship phone that offers a lot of value for its price. It combines a compact design, a powerful performance, a versatile camera system, a long-lasting battery, and a free pair of earbuds into one package. If you are looking for a new Android phone that can rival the likes of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or Apple iPhone X, you might want to check out the Zenfone 10.
