Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro vs Asus Zenfone 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/16/2021 6:00 PM, updated: 3/13/2023 9:26 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 3 X Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2340

108
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS+

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2650
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

28 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	vs	6 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)29% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+256GB (230GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (55GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super IPS+
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.67"28% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 12MP + 8MP + 20MP8 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Triple LED flashAdvantage The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh70% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2650 mAh
+50W4 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)44% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner
386 PPI	vs	+424 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

24 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G M2001J1G (256GB + 12GB RAM)	Zenfone 3 ZE520KL 4GB/64GB 5.2" Dual-SIM
Country or region available	China	(Europe), (Global, International), Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	Asus
Release date	2/13/2020	7/12/2016
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)	73.98 x 146.87 millimeters (2.91 x 5.78 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	6.67" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	500nits[typ] HDR10+	2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	ZenUI 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0	64GB (55GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Global: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) Taiwan: LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 77, 78) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 41, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.050mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 8MP telephoto f/2.01.0µmPDAFOIS3.7x-optical-zoom5x-hybrid-zoom 20MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.8"1.0µm	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Triple LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.33" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	2650 mAh
Charger, watts	50W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	30W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Alpine White, Solstice Grey • MIUI 12.5 • Screen protector included • Dual stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Google Pay	• Colors: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered