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Updated January 10, 2024·
If a higher-performing camera is important to you and you're willing to pay a bit more, the Asus Zenfone 10 has a slight edge in both photo and video quality over the Motorola Edge (2021). However, for a lower price, the Motorola Edge (2021) offers a larger screen which might enhance your multimedia viewing experience. Both phones have a similar battery life, but if a brighter and potentially better-quality screen is a priority, the Asus offers an OLED display with higher peak brightness, while the Motorola has an LCD screen. Both run on Android and provide ample storage, but the Asus is a newer model which might mean more recent features and updates. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus Zenfone 10
- Excellent performance
Advantages of the Motorola Edge (2021)
- The Motorola Edge (2021) has no clear advantages over the Asus Zenfone 10.
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
6.5
5.2
The Asus Zenfone 10 has only fair overall camera quality, while the Motorola Edge (2021) has poor overall camera quality.
The Asus Zenfone 10 offers better selfie quality and more versatility in its cameras, enriching the overall photo-taking experience, while the Motorola Edge (2021) falls short in these areas, leading to a less satisfactory performance for users who prioritize front-facing camera capabilities.
Photo Quality
6.1
5.3
The Asus Zenfone 10 takes only fair photos, while the Motorola Edge (2021) takes poor photos.
The Asus Zenfone 10 and Motorola Edge (2021) take poor photos partly due to their poor dynamic range and low light performance; additionally, the Zenfone has a slightly better software experience for photos, while both have limited camera versatility and underwhelming selfie quality.
Video Quality
6.7
4.7
The Asus Zenfone 10 takes only fair videos, while the Motorola Edge (2021) takes poor videos.
The Asus Zenfone 10 offers superior video resolution and framerate, along with better video software experience, stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and microphone quality compared to the Motorola Edge (2021), which results in its ability to take fair videos versus the poor video output of the Motorola Edge (2021).
Screen Size
The Asus Zenfone 10 has a screen size of 5.92 inches and the Motorola Edge (2021) is 6.8 inches.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.7 Hours
8.7 Hours
The Asus Zenfone 10 has 8.7 hours of battery life. The Motorola Edge (2021) has 8.7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$600
$600
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The Asus Zenfone 10 has a price of $600 and the Motorola Edge (2021) costs $600.
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How the Asus Zenfone 10 and the Motorola Edge (2021) compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Asus Zenfone 10 | Motorola Edge (2021) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Asus | Motorola | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 22, 2023 | September 2, 2021 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 5.92" | 6.8" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2460 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 445 | 395 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | LCD | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD8G2 | SD778G | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 6.2/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 6.8/10 | 4.7/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 108 megapixels | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.7 Hours | 8.7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | No | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 7.5 W | 0 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.77" x 2.68" | 6.65" x 2.98" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.07 oz | 7.05 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Plastic | Plastic | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | No | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 7 | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 88 | (SA/NSA/Sub6)2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Fingerprint sensor: Side | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Midnight Black, Starry Blue, Aurora Green, Comet White, Eclipse Red | Nebula Blue | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Asus Zenfone 10
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Tom's Guide
Richard Priday | August 2023
"It's the best small phone for fans of compact handsets, but the Asus Zenfone 10 could pull users away from Samsung and Google flagships with top-quality performance and battery life. If you can forgive its more limited photography options and the shorter-than-average software support window, the Zenfone 10 is a top choice."
Motorola Edge (2021)
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Philip Michaels | October 2021
"If you've overlooked Motorola's higher-end phones in the past, the Motorola Edge 5G UW does a very good job at trying to regain your attention. Improvements to the main camera impress. I'm also impressed by how quickly the phone recharges. It's the affordability that ultimately wins the day for the Motorola Edge. this phone offers enough premium features to put it at the forefront of midrange options."
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About ASUS
Asus is a well-known player in the mobile world, and in the past few years it has been known for covering specific niches in the smartphone market. Their Zenfone line of devices appeal to small phone enthusiasts, by providing very well-rounded and capable phones at a package that is not too large to operate with one hand – something hard to find in modern Android smartphones. Conversely, their ROG line of devices cater to mobile gamers, by providing a slew of hardware and software features, specifically tailored to enhance the mobile gaming experience. Additionally, Asus is one of the only manufacturers left that continues to include headphone jacks in their lineup of phones, a feature that has become exceedingly rare in today's market.
About Motorola
Motorola, a well-known name in the smartphone world, has a long-standing legacy in the industry, with a history dating back to the early days of mobile phones. The brand is mostly known for striking a balance between affordability and functionality, as well as providing a clean and straightforward interface with their software skin on top of Android. While they have traditionally been prominent in the budget and midrange categories, Motorola has also occasionally ventured into the high-end category for smartphones.
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