Not only gaming phones: Asus launched two other flagship phones this year, with the most advanced variant named Asus Zenfone 7 Pro. It brings extremely powerful hardware and innovation to the market without carrying an extremely high price. After comparing the vanilla Zenfone 7 to the Realme X50 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 10, we think it is time to compare the Pro variant with its main rivals in the same price segment. For this comparison, we chose the OnePlus 8 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, hoping it will help you understand all the differences between them.
Asus Zenfone 7 Pro vs OnePlus 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
| OnePlus 8 Pro | Asus Zenfone 7 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 165.3 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm, 199 g | 165.1 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm, 230 g | 162.6 x 74.8 x 9 mm, 208 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.78 inches, 1440 x 3168p (Quad HD+), Fluid AMOLED | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, octa-core 3.1 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, Oxygen OS | Android 10, Zen UI | Android 10, MIUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 48 + 8 + 48 + 5 MP camera, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera |
Triple 64 + 8 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 | Quad 108 + 8 + 12 + 20 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.0 + f/2.0 + f/2.2 20 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4510 mAh, fast charging 30W, Fast wireless charging 30W | 5000 mAh, fast charging 30W | 4500 mAh, fast charging 50W and fast wireless charging 30W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging 3W, IP68 waterproof, 5G | 5G, reverse charging, flip-up camera | Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, 5G |
Design
Asus Zenfone 7 Pro carries an extremely innovative form factor with its flip-up cameras, but the sleekest device of this trio is the OnePlus 8 Pro, in my honest opinion. It has a higher screen-to-body ratio, a thinner body and it is lighter. Last but not least, it is the only waterproof phone of this comparison: with the IP68 certifications, you can put it underwater up to 1.5 meters deep without damaging it. On the other hand, Asus Zenfone 7 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro are smaller because of their smaller displays.
Display
The most stunning display belongs to the OnePlus 8 Pro: this handset features a 10-bit panel that is able to show up to one billion colors, a higher Quad HD+ resolution and even a 120 Hz refresh rate. The panel is even wider than its rivals. With the Asus Zenfone 7 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro you get a classic Full HD+ panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate, definitely inferior to the OnePlus 8 Pro. All of the handset feature OLED panels, but the Asus Zenfone 7 Pro does not have an in-display fingerprint scanner. Instead, it features a side-mounted sensor.
Hardware/Software
While OnePlus 8 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro are fueled by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, the Asus Zenfone 7 Pro features a more powerful Snapdragon 865+: an upgrade which offers a 10% performance boost with both CPU and GPU. Further, it gets faster UFS 3.1 internal storage instead of UFS 3.0. Unlike the OnePlus 8 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro packing up to 12 GB of RAM, the Asus Zenfone 7 Pro comes with just 8 GB of RAM, but its better chipset is definitely a more interesting feature. OnePlus 8 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, and Asus Zenfone 7 Pro run Android 10 out of the box.
Camera
The most advanced cameras are on board of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. The handset is equipped with a 108 MP sensor supporting 8K video recording, two telephoto sensors with 12 and 8 MP resolution (and optical zoom up to 3.7x), and a 20 MP ultrawide sensor. The second place goes to the OnePlus 8 Pro with its quad camera including two 48 MP sensors, an 8 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 5 MP color filter camera. On the paper, Zenfone 7 Pro looks less impressive, but it has an important advantage: the flip-up camera. You can regulate the position of the camera in order to shoot photos from different angles and you can even use the rear cameras to shoot selfies.
Battery
The winner of the battery comparison is the Asus Zenfone 7 Pro thanks to its bigger 5000 mAh battery. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and OnePlus 8 Pro offer a similar battery life, but the former has a faster charging technology.
Price
The global price of the Asus Zenfone 7 Pro is yet to be announced. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro has a €999/$1181 listing price, while OnePlus 8 Pro starts from €919/$1086. However, they are actually a lot more affordable thanks to street prices. My choice would actually be the OnePlus 8 Pro due to its better display, waterproof design, and more. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro has better cameras. Zenfone 7 Pro offers a more advanced chipset and a longer battery life. Which one would you pick?
Asus Zenfone 7 Pro vs OnePlus 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: PRO and CONS
OnePlus 8 Pro
PROS
- Waterproof IP68
- Amazing display
- Wider display
- Amazing software
CONS
- No micro SD
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
PROS
- Great audio
- Good street prices
- Fastest charging
- 8K video recording
CONS
- No micro SD
Asus Zenfone 7 Pro
PROS
- Better chipset
- Flip-up cameras
- Bigger battery
- UFS 3.1 storage
- Micro SD slot
CONS
- No wireless charging
