The fact that u can choose between stock android features or the custom ones really surprised me, well done Asus

@elmalloc

11 ай бұрын

thank you

@Jst4vdeos

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I’m glad he shows it in the video

@maomx8377

11 ай бұрын

small changes, not worth it.

@Cosmstack

11 ай бұрын

@@maomx8377 I disagree. As much as we like to talk hardware specs, the software is what you have to use everytime. Instead of forcing you to use stock or custom, they let you choose in order to improve the user experience.

@ARCISX

11 ай бұрын

@@maomx8377 sure buddy

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. You gotta love compact phones, it's just a shame they aren't mainstream enough

@deepakbisht4957

11 ай бұрын

They are not mainstream because they don't sell that well Compact phones have a small audience...

@joseup_z

11 ай бұрын

It’s why I like the Pixel Fold. It’s compact AND an iPad Mini.

@daniel851

11 ай бұрын

@@deepakbisht4957 I wanna buy a small phone, but there is none in my price range of about €300... so I have to buy a phone that is big, because the performance is important too.

@samal90

11 ай бұрын

most young people live on their phones now so they need bigger screens to satiate that narcissistic lifestyle. Some people game a lot as well. But for most of us that have jobs, families and like to spend time outdoors and experience real human connection, a small phone that can make calls, text and, send emails and take pics is enough.

@Super-_-GameR

11 ай бұрын

Nowadays most companies think everybody want to play games on their phones.

Who's rewatching the review again after Asus Zenfone 10 won "the best compact phone 2023" award?

@TwoSock

5 ай бұрын

Yessir. I am waiting for the s24 ultra but found myself thinking now if i even need that much in a phone. I love the size and look of this phone and so i'm really considering just getting this instead.

@semionzlobin5318

5 ай бұрын

@@TwoSock I've recently bought Motorola Edge+, but the camera sucks, only GCam makes it good enough, but not all features are working so I'm thinking towards Asus Zenfone 10 again. The design is much better and finish seems to be not slippery.

@TwoSock

5 ай бұрын

@@semionzlobin5318 my biggest gripe is that i cant use the 22 ultra with 1 hand. I couls with this.

@user-hi9yx2ns1l

4 ай бұрын

I can't believe they pick ZF10 over Xperia 5, the Xperia 5 has an SD card slot.

@gabrielst828

Ай бұрын

​@@user-hi9yx2ns1lhow is 512gb not enough for you? I guess you want a portable drive with calling capabilities

Proud owner of the Zenfone 9 here, after almost 1 year it feels like just brand new, despite heavy use and more than half the storage full of excellent videos and photos. My entire family started switching to Zenfones after seeing mine, either because of the size, the glorious image stabilization, or the headphone jack... the latest has been my wife who received her new Zenfone 10 some weeks ago and she is also loving it, and they gave a free chromebook as a launch promotion 🤯 as well as the standard charger, cable and case. Personally, it felt and still feels like an insult from major brands to have removed the headphone jack, and to ship a flagship phone even without a cable. It's literally like paying for your meal at a restaurant but having to request cutlery at an extra cost... Asus is going the opposite direction, developing cutting edge phones in reasonable sizes and prices, with no compromises and having the decency of adding a cable, a charger and even a case. RESPECT for ASUS. I'll keep buying their Zenfones.

@kittipai1632

9 ай бұрын

Great points here. Hope other companies find some takeaway lessons for their own phones.

@renesandoval1454

9 ай бұрын

The Asus Zenfone 10 will be the last zenfone. Its rumored ASUS fired their Zenfone team and now will only focus on ROG phone.

@stevejacob7

9 ай бұрын

From what store did your wife get the Chromebook from?

@berkaysutcu

9 ай бұрын

Is a gift a chromebook 😳 In Turkey, a chromebook is usually more expensive than a phone

@berkaysutcu

9 ай бұрын

​@@renesandoval1454this is fake news.

I hope this sells well so they keep doing stuff like this

@GKgoalkeeping

11 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t underestimate the impact Marques will have on sales, anyone who’s searching for a new android will see this video and it’s an extremely positive review so hopefully heads will turn to ASUS

@crispytek6783

11 ай бұрын

IKR I'd be so disappointed if they stopped making these because of low sales

@ecnivo

11 ай бұрын

Well if they started selling these in more markets & more outlets maybe it'd be more effective

@muskit_

11 ай бұрын

​@@ecnivowould probably cost more. greater sales in limited regions = more confidence to invest in other regions

@vaibhavrathi8624

11 ай бұрын

they dont sell phones in big markets like india, they sell rog but not these...what kind of tactic is this?

Big thing that was missed is that there’s actually 4 years of security updates now, instead of 2 software 2 security. So now it’s 2 software 4 security, which at least keeps it quite usable I’d say. Basically doubled lifespan in that sense.

@jihigh482

11 ай бұрын

Phones are still very well "usable" without any security or OS updates.

@wyattmuehr196

11 ай бұрын

@@jihigh482 Useable yes. Secure? No

@zadsazhad

11 ай бұрын

​@@jihigh482if you would argue, any phone is usable after the period of software support. But the security and os are way behind

@neilfordan

11 ай бұрын

It’s definitely artificially limited. They can easily support it with 5 years major updates but choose not too. It is what it is.

@handi4773

11 ай бұрын

@wyattmuehr196 use antivirus then like Kaspersky,bitdefender or avira

The first thing I did when I heard about the launch of Zenfone 10 was search for your review amongst other reviewers. I am glad to have come across your review now. Thanks.

I bought the 9 when your talked about it. Absolutly happy after more than a year with it. Thank you for your vides Marques!

Well done Asus, 3 years in a row listening to the user/costumer and improving. Not perfect yet, but still refreshing to see... Keep up!

@blessingsamuel2901

11 ай бұрын

U either die an asus or live long enough to see yourself become a samsung(or apple)

@Brisingr73

11 ай бұрын

@@blessingsamuel2901 Yep. Money always speaks loudest in the end.

@calm2584

11 ай бұрын

consumers can never be satisfied

@Leanzazzy

11 ай бұрын

The best way to run a company

@iamdave84

11 ай бұрын

​@@ValouroverFearwhy not both? Some customers might even wear costumes and therefore be both!

The fact that Asus isn't know for being a phone company but made a great phone is big props

@marlmyster

11 ай бұрын

They are actually cheating in that regards... Before you reply... Check out the range of products they have on offer. Hint hint... They have Server/Consumer level R&D for coding BIOS, then software to take advantage of whatever tweaks they see fit.

@ramaasani

11 ай бұрын

Actually, they were back in the day and I haven't seen a new phone since 2020-2021. And then they comeback in 2022 with their asus zenfone 9

@SaltyMaud

11 ай бұрын

I mean Samsung isn't a phone company by that logic either. They make washing machines, display panels and military vehicles and anything else you could think of.

@bondnikunj

11 ай бұрын

Nup asus was a phone company. And its not difficult to make sensible choices. U just need to assemble it components aren't made by the companies

@illford6921

11 ай бұрын

​@@bondnikunjASUS is known for Laptops and Desktops. I feel its the main thing they do. They make great phones but tbf most of their products are great. Their laptops are good, I have one and its never steered me wrong.

Off your reviews last year, I jumped from a (finally) dying Galaxy Note 4 to the Zenfone 9 and I love it. It's good to see they're listening for improvements. Here's hoping they extend support one day.

@bapjap

11 ай бұрын

The Note4 was the best phone I ever had.. unfortunately I too had to upgrade two years ago for an iPhone. I miss it so much

@metroid2099

11 ай бұрын

@@bapjap Yeah the Note 4 was damn near perfect. I've heard almost your exact comment from so many people who had the Note 4.

@syncrovanCos

23 күн бұрын

Still ok after 10 months? Do you consider that's still a good buy in 2024, or maybe there's better alternative?

@metroid2099

23 күн бұрын

I have the Zenfone 9 and it works great in the US (I have T Mobile) despite not being available at retail. If I were in the market for a phone, I'd try to hold out for a few months to see if a Zenfone 11 drops. Only 2 years of updates has me worried.

I just bought the Zenfone 9 last week at a very good price and I am super happy about it! Takes better photos than my Pixel 6 in my opinion and I like the UI better. It allows me to choose what icons show up in the top bar, I can hide the battery and clock and cellular signal indicator for extra clean look :3

As a working musician, this looks like an absolute workhorse. Long battery life, headphone jack, compact form, android software with more compatibility for different file types. Love it.

@perfectsid333

11 ай бұрын

Why can't they also offer a plus version for people who like larger screens? I just don't get that.

@akarshJD

11 ай бұрын

@@perfectsid333 They did it for 3 years. My Zenfone 6 is huge. Zenfone 7 and 8 Flip were big but they dont sell well in a sea of big Android phones. They have the ROG phone for a Big Phone with a Headphone jack if you want but there is no wireless chargine. They wanted to focus on a Small Flagship phone so that they get some market share and target an audience.

@Zanthorr

11 ай бұрын

@@perfectsid333 Every other phone is massive, go buy one of those. The market desperately needs a good compact phone, this is a breath of fresh air.

@akarshJD

11 ай бұрын

​@@m_hut Steve Jobs award to you. In a good way 😂😂👌👌

@Pantone268Plus

11 ай бұрын

@@m_hut I just wish Apple would go back to offering iPhone with all premium features instead of essentially paywalling them. iPhone used to be standard with "pro" features - give me iPhone with all the features in 3 sizes: 5.4, 6.1, 6.8.

The stock android vs manufacturer settings is one of those tiny things that should’ve been introduced years ago wow

@qpSubZeroqp

11 ай бұрын

Into ALL Android phones

@Baxtexx

11 ай бұрын

But then, how are manufacturers going to get people used their bloated software /skin to keep customers to buy the same brand? /s

I'm sold, I love this, so underrated!

yeah this sold me.. I'm going to move to this phone when it comes out. was already looking at the zenfone9 but this looks like they nailed it. thanks mkbhd 👍❤️🥰 would love if you made another deep dive on this phonee

In the era of small android LED Tv's that aren't day to day user friendly, what Asus is doing is brave and definitely worth every bit of appreciation. Love Zenphone 10. I'm still using my Pixel 4a for the small form factor and my options are running out as Google is making phablets these days. Thank you Asus for making the perfect phone for the small form factor phone enthusiasts. I have Asus monitors, Asus Tuff mobo, Asus Graphics card and I'm definitely getting this Zenphone 10. Thank you Asus for Keeping the Headphone jack, PROVIDING A CHARGER AND CABLE!!!!! Oh and thank you Asus for actually listening to the users.

@markolacic1519

11 ай бұрын

One of the best things they have done is this phone and it is not even funny how good this phone is.

@bewe5473

11 ай бұрын

​@@markolacic1519dude idk what's wrong with asus zenphone but my asus m2 max pro is still working excellent lmao, That thing is old.

@TechnooRam

11 ай бұрын

Android LED TV????

@timschulz9563

11 ай бұрын

​@@TechnooRamReferring to the size of most modern smartphones.

@DemonSlayer-vh8uy

11 ай бұрын

Next goal- make it 5.4 inches!!!…..i think all goals for 5.9 inches are met…no complaints anywhere whatsoever

The fact that you gave them the changes and they actually did them shows how much they listen. Great job there Asus.

@ad_fletch

11 ай бұрын

All except the 'look at me' ring around the ff camera. Sigh.

@LouieAblett

11 ай бұрын

@@ad_fletchwho cares

Nice 👍🏻 this phone seems really cool, thanks MKBHD your tech videos are great.

Proud owner of a zenfone 9 in the eu. Love the phone, and even after a year and after dropping it countless times, it still feels brand new. I am so happy the rumours of a big zenfone 10 were false! I'm definitely going to continue buying zenfones.

i will buy this phone just for sake of supporting asus so they can make another compact phone for years to come.😊

@chinmay2230

11 ай бұрын

Send it to me in india as they are not selling this gem here 😂

@shouryamaheshwari

11 ай бұрын

​@@chinmay2230yes I want it in India too

@seaturtledad6596

11 ай бұрын

@@chinmay2230 sure, give me your addresses 😂

@klam82

11 ай бұрын

You can support Asus further by buying an additional phone... For me 😂😂. No im not in India. Australia here 😊

@meezan2040

11 ай бұрын

​@seaturtledad6596 Send it to me!

Honestly this feels like the perfect for me. The small phone size, the headphone jack, the clean android OS. It's really a shame that the software support is so short, otherwise I likely would've picked one up myself.

@radstf6342

11 ай бұрын

what? I'm sorry dude but Software support is an awful reason to not buy a phone, other than major bug fixes, it literally almost never changes anything to any phone's life cycle.

@files5039

11 ай бұрын

You can still install some mods and make your software work

@Aquaquake

11 ай бұрын

@@radstf6342 In the whole video I kept waiting for Marques to explain... Why TF should I choose this over Galaxy S23, which is already cheaper than that? Should I sacrifice software support for a headphone jack? This phone does not make sense unless you are a die-hard Samsung hater.

@Sinesterr

11 ай бұрын

@@Aquaquake the looks of the phone and the skin and features are still different and valid reasons to not take the S23, dont know how long the S23 hold on battery but that can also be a reason

@ThatSniperBirdy

11 ай бұрын

@@radstf6342 software support encompasses security updates, which are crucial to every phone's lifecycle

You're AWESOME man!!! Keep up da good work.....stay real👍👍👍

I'm really happy with the 9, good stuff!

Asus should create more smartphones like this at different budgets and create a good competition in the market.

@JackOLanternBob

11 ай бұрын

Different sizes for sure

@stockfish3379

11 ай бұрын

​@@JackOLanternBobnot different sizes. They should Target this size only at one time. And create a niche in it. For bigger sizes there are smartphones already available.

@alberty7865

11 ай бұрын

Agreed! I’d love to buy a cheaper, less-specced version of this (like their version of Samsung A54)

@Oxol33

11 ай бұрын

Asus has always been a premium brand....

@morningstar828

11 ай бұрын

@@Oxol33 yea but they need more exposure. I think they are capable of creating good competition in the market.

Asus deserves a lot of appreciation and credit for the work they've put in for this phone. Amazing product. Though, i'd say upto 6.1' scrren size is still fine. Like in the S23 & Iphone 14's. But Asus really delived on one-handed proper flagship. Kudos. & love how MKBHD really is showing his appreciation and love for the product Asus has delivered. Sadly, they won't be launching it in India & that's understandable. Artistic by Asus

@user-ev8eh4nb9g

11 ай бұрын

You can still important it though

@DemonSlayer-vh8uy

11 ай бұрын

They should launch in India

@T39Omi

11 ай бұрын

​@@user-ev8eh4nb9gThe price then just becomes ludicrous

@noah-j00

11 ай бұрын

zenfone 10 is taller,thicker and heavier than S23. it’s not as compact as some people try to make it out to be

@DemonSlayer-vh8uy

11 ай бұрын

@@noah-j00 no bro, s23 is 6.1 inches, zenfone 10 is 5.9 inches. you are right that its thicker....honestly people who love small phones loved the 13 mini...hence we are taking whatever we are getting

I am greatly enjoying my Zen9. I hope they keep rolling out the hits

Just purchased! Thanks Marques

Fun fact If you keep an onion in the freezer for 30 mins before cutting it, it won't make you cry ❤

I own the Zenfone 9 and love it. Will probably keep it for a couple more years before upgrading, but I gotta say one additional feature that doesn't get talked about enough is its performance in capturing audio. Most phones usually struggle handling loud music e.g. from recording video clips of concerts, but not this one. Been to many different metal festivals and electronic music raves in the past year with bass booming everywhere, but I still get crystal clear audio capture every time. It's great!

@lachlanskene9225

11 ай бұрын

Can't agree more. Made the move from apple to the zenfone9 & couldn't be happier. This is such a great phone.

@goncalopestana9513

11 ай бұрын

Glad you pointed out you own a zenfone. How do you find having the headphone jack located at the top of the phone? I own a Galaxy S10+ and find it so convenient to have the headphone jack at the bottom of the phone next to charger... I got so used to it that now looking back at phones with the headphone jack at the top of the phone seems inconvenient (as you'd have to put your phone in your pocket upside down?)??

@junomack259

11 ай бұрын

Zenphone

@357MAGNUMSNIPER

11 ай бұрын

@@goncalopestana9513 Never bothered me personally! I've done both gaming and watching videos on it with both my 3.5mm jack IEMs and the charger connected without any issues. It's been great. :)

@Pushing_Pixels

11 ай бұрын

That's a really good selling point, it should be mentioned more.

That's an awesome looking phone. Love at first sight honestly

Whenever I've needed a new phone, I've always tried to buy a flagship that's 1-2 years old. This is genuinely the first time I've considered buying brand new.

@IiIaNgH3LLIiI

11 ай бұрын

same here, one of my 2 phones(one is for work) is dying and already considering this as my first flagship phone to show support for this kinds of products. Long live the headphone jack!

@DIGIBUNKA

11 ай бұрын

I was literaly only buying entry level stuff 200€ MAX, the zenfone 9 is the only one that changed my mind

@SerPapus

11 ай бұрын

How much will it cost

@THE-X-Force

11 ай бұрын

@@SerPapus 6:41

@Raja995mh33

11 ай бұрын

Well that's kinda your only choice here Anyway because if you would buy this in 2-3 years, it already wouldn't get any updates anymore..

This is my next phone for sure. I was hyped about the Zenfone 9, was about to buy it, and now this? ASUS is killing it!

@7alex683

11 ай бұрын

I bought the 9 6 months ago and I don't regret it for a single bit. The battery life on these phones is truly amazing for their size...

@TylerTraverse

11 ай бұрын

@@7alex683 Awesome to hear! I wish more companies chased this form factor. Can't stand to use larger devices and there's not many good options these days. Is the back of the phone holding up okay for you? The wear on it was a concern of mine.

@baverfjant

11 ай бұрын

@@7alex683 Same here but since October. It's been excellent so far.

@baverfjant

11 ай бұрын

@@TylerTraverse I've been using the included hard plastic case, it pretty much matches the original look and doesn't make it that much thicker. Haven't had almost any wear due to that.

@ItsVasl

9 ай бұрын

me too!

Looks like the perfect phone... Eexxxcccceeeeeppppppttttttt... The front facing camera. The hole punch instantly makes this a no-go like every other phone with it. Hopefully the underscreen camera catches on and more companies can get hold of it to use.

Since your last review on Zenfone 9 I literally started thinking about switching to it. I’ve been using the smaller iPhones Pro since iPhone 11 Pro came out, and that’s the first Android I feel like buying in years

Thanks Asus for keeping the compact phone alive. Looks like a good upgrade from Pixel 5.

I've been rocking the Zenfone 9 for almost a year now and I absolutely love it. I love how compacy and chonky it is and while the cameras might not be top of the line I am still really satisfied with them

@rampadmanabhan4258

11 ай бұрын

Are you in the US?

@SulfyTheFox

11 ай бұрын

No, Europe

@ondrej1893

11 ай бұрын

Enjoy your last year of software support...

@helenHTID

11 ай бұрын

@@ondrej1893 The phone will still be completely useable in everything you do for a few more years after official support ends because it will still get important security patches - This is something they all do now after huge outside pressure.

@ondrej1893

11 ай бұрын

@@helenHTID Good. But still…my dad is rocking 11 Pro Max no problem with latest software and we bought it in 2019. Sure, it was 50% more expensive than the Zenfone…

you got everything you need here!! good battery good performance head fricking phone jack compact design so you don't look like a goofy person carrying a whole tablet when going outside good cameras relatively cheap I must say I'm kinda sold on this one

You have my respect Asus 🙌🏻🙌🏻

Would absolutely love to own the blue one!!🔥🔥 Great job Asus!!

@TheChiraagG

11 ай бұрын

If they did the blue one in 16/512GB configuration I would have definitely got that. But only black and Aurora green in that config, so I went green.

@mariooy6120

11 ай бұрын

Agree looks so good

They're almost there! Just give us longer software support and I'm 100% buying.

@PSy84

11 ай бұрын

They wont as who will pay those developers and who will buy their new versions😂. It’s not iPhone where developers will earn a lot still as many iPhone users ate subscribers to apps and to Apple apps that pays the bill for developers’s lives.

@maxism5454

11 ай бұрын

just install a custom rom

@chandansoren8002

11 ай бұрын

Just buy it It will be good for 4 years easily

@Chrisrides

11 ай бұрын

Remember, 2 years of android updates but 4 years of security patches. I'd argue the security patches are more important. 👍

@Lost.n1

11 ай бұрын

​@@maxism5454Well you gotta understand that normal users don't know custom roms and things like these exists and even if they knew they would be lazy to do all those steps just to install an updated version of Android so they would find going and buying a new phone more easier

I'd like to have a relic piece from your archive, I'm just impressed by content shared herein.

Had the Z10 for a week now, easily the best phone I've ever used. I love big screens but was curious to try something small, i'm never going back. Not once have I wished it was bigger, but i constantly appreciate how compact t it is. Also the things just so damn sexy!

@akj01022

10 ай бұрын

Hey there 😊 What’s the battery life like on the device? I’m keen to purchase one, but battery life is crucial for me for work, study, music etc. Thank you in advance 😊🙏🏾

@StephenOliver001

10 ай бұрын

@@akj01022 Battery is incredible. I usually only use about 30-40% a day, I don't watch videos though. Because of this I only charge to 80% and then top up once I get to 40/50%. The ASUS battery settings are great as well.

Great stuff Asus. LOVE the ability to choose between their extras and stock android. Also the design is dope.

I hope that Asus continues to make this model in the future. I currently have an iPhone mini and I think about going back to Android, and this is the only phone I would consider because of its size

@frankfunk9188

11 ай бұрын

Same here

@AxR558

11 ай бұрын

Same, except I was also considering the Xperia 5 phones too, on Android I find that the width of the phone is more important than the height (especially with the bottom nav bar). I was surprised to see that the Zenfone 10 is very similar in dimensions to the S23 though.

@berkaysutcu

11 ай бұрын

Why not use the iPhone

@daniel11111

11 ай бұрын

@@berkaysutcuto get likes on social media

@holnivek

11 ай бұрын

Likewise. Got the 13 mini for the size, hated the OS. Android feels way more mature and functional.

I had 8, I have 9 and while I am seriously looking at this, it doesn't have enough upsides for me to upgrade. The biggest for me going from 8 to 9 was the fingerprint sensor as opposed to under-screen one and the improved battery life. From 9 to 10, I really like the wireless charging, but this is not enough for me to switch. I hope this is another success, I LOVE the zenfone line and I hope to buy these phones for years to come!

I have always wanted a small phone but with good features, this is great 👍🏾

Grabbed the 9 around release, put off upgrading from my last for like 6 years cause I'm so damn picky and my god, love everything about it. So many simple, great features but refined in other ways to make it feel really unique. I don't plan on moving away from asus for a while now!

@GreenScreenBartender

11 ай бұрын

That's how I've been with my Pixel 4a (literally perfect size imo) but I'm so tempted to finally upgrade. I hope Asus gets the distribution right this time around.

@funkyyy__

11 ай бұрын

@@GreenScreenBartender I moved from pixel 4a to Zenfone 9 last year. I can tell you right now, if you love pixel 4a but not satisfied with the performance, Zenfone 9 or 10 will definitely be your best bet, period.

@stockfish3379

11 ай бұрын

Everywhere I hear praise of it. Small powerful phone is really a great thing. My only thing is the chip is overkill for that form factor. If Asus releases with the same form factor with not that flagship chip but some decent enough chip and reduce price a bit, I too will be up for it

@mackieincsouthsea

11 ай бұрын

@@stockfish3379 Fair comment! As much as it's not in the realm of 4 figure prices, it certainly isn't cheap still

I totally agree, i liked my zenfone 8 very much, now i have the 10 and the jump is very big. The battery lasts about 3 normal use days for me and i like the size, it is perfect for my hands. And i love the so close to stock experience and the customisation options. The cameras are very good and i have never missed the telephoto lens cause i never needed it anyway.

@user-pp5uv2bl6k

8 ай бұрын

I also thought I needed a telephoto but I never used it. I'm not taking photos of things that far away to ever use it. It's really an overrated feature.

In Croatia (EU) is 829 EUR in pre-order.Excellent phone in terms of hardware and design. My only concern is software support. Thanks for the great review (not the first time)

just a tip. They did update the security patch support from 2 to 4 years. So you are able to safely use your phone for those years.

@beo456

11 ай бұрын

I am unable to find where it says Asus will provide 4 years of security in the Zenfone's 10 website. Could anybody direct me on where Asus Zenfone's 10 website says they will provide 4 years of security updates? Thanks.

@arithmetic7105

11 ай бұрын

They provide 2 years of software updates, which is a joke

@smildob2776

11 ай бұрын

​@@arithmetic7105android 13 is basicly the same as android 12 thats the joke here.

@heroninja1125

2 ай бұрын

@@beo456 they don't its a rumour that has been spread around the comment sections of forums and youtube comment sections. Asus will likely cut off support the same as other companies, only a year after its release.

Glad to see software support being talked about. I feel like it should almost be one of his pilars for a good smart phone. I tend to stick with my phone until it reaches end of life so active and prolonged software support is one of my main buying criteria

@untalk

11 ай бұрын

Right, I was baffled when I found out Google only guarantees support for its Pixel phones for 2 years!

@hashimiyazib

11 ай бұрын

yep, only two years should be a deal breaker for most people, but I guess phone "enthusiasts" will get a new phone at least once every two years anyway

@mihirojha4475

11 ай бұрын

​@@hashimiyazib I honestly can't imagine changing a phone every 2 years especially after spending a fortune on it lmao, the Pixel phones dont come cheap either.

@kevincox

11 ай бұрын

IIRC the Pixel 7 and later are now 5 years. Supposedly this is because they are using their own SoC so can provide support for longer. Rumor has it that 2 year support is mostly because Qualcomm refuses to provide longer support for their SoCs so phone manufacturers are unable to provide more.

@mihirojha4475

11 ай бұрын

@@kevincox how is that true if Samsung gives 4 years of software and 5 years of security updates? Their phones use Snapdragon processors too. That's no excuse. And if Google gives 5 years of updates then great! I would love it if they become serious competitors to Samsung and Apple. It never hurts to have more competitors in the market, it just means better results for the consumer.

That OS customization is awesome.

I commented elsewhere on your videos that Xperia was one of my favourite phones, followed by Micromax, and Samsung M51, well this comes in 4th place. The phone was sick! It was one of the first Zenphones released back in the day.

Asus caught my attention with the Zenfone 8 at the time. A compact flagship phone with a clean interface AND a 3.5mm headphone jack. Don’t have to mess around with adapters or proprietary earphones that don’t even come in the box anymore. Speaking of what’s in the box, Asus kept the charger. Well done! To me, all that’s left is to offer four years of software support and I’d be willing to order a Zenfone from abroad as Asus phones aren’t available in my market. Or maybe only the gaming Rog phones.

@xPandamon

11 ай бұрын

Had one too. Battery life sucked pretty much the entire time I had it, the camera got slower and slower especially when taking photos inside Whatsapp and the headphone jack was so bad in terms of audio quality, it finally convinced me headphone jacks are allowed to die on phones. A decent, cheap usb-c dongle improves the audio quality so much, it's not even funny. Not sure how the Zenfone 9 and 10 have changed, but I hope the on-built DAC finally runs in performance mode, not battery saving mode and that they fixed the battery life issues

@zahifar3936

11 ай бұрын

Haven’t owned one as Asus phones aren’t available in our market. But it caught my attention as a compact flagship phone with 3.5mm jack and, if I remember well, even that small notification light that was available on older phones. But since it had those issues you mentioned, I hope those have been fixed.

@crczr

11 ай бұрын

Where are you from?

@Martin-xh1hd

11 ай бұрын

What proprietary earphones?

If this had slightly longer software support, 3-4 years I would 100% get this. When my p7 ages out in a few years this will definitely be up there

@Rcmike1234

11 ай бұрын

The software support is a joke tbh

@magnanova

11 ай бұрын

I believe Qualcomm stop supporting their chips/drivers/firmware after 2 years in order to save $$$ and drive profits by phones becoming obsolete faster. This is 1 reason why Google ditched Qualcomm and went with Samsung for their Tensor SOCs.

@Cosmstack

11 ай бұрын

It should have 4 years of security updates, so at least that's something

@fiverareblanks

11 ай бұрын

my pixel 6a is a year old and I hate it. the fingerprint reader sucks, the screen brightness is terrible. the only thing that it has going for it is the software and security updates.

@_Digitalguy

11 ай бұрын

It has 4 years of security, but still not as good as Samsung

The Asus Zenfone 10 is, for lack of a better word, unique. Good job for keeping small phones alive, Asus!

This is a great phone, it's on my list of potential upgrades but the main things holding me back is the camera and the software support. 2 years has me a bit concerned about the longevity of the phone's lifecycle.

Such a perfect phone, let down by the software support. I use my phones for at least 5 years, and was already let down by the lack of updates for the OnePlus 5T after 3 years. 5 years should really be the industry standard minimum for security patches.

@croschko

11 ай бұрын

Who Cares about Software Updates ?

@Kpucin0

11 ай бұрын

​@@croschkome.

@Pistacho123Lol

11 ай бұрын

Security Patches (4 years) are not going to affect you in any direct way on your daily use. Even if there is any malware out there, they are going to release a patch if your phone is outdated. Major updates (2 years) is probably the bigger concern. But anyways, most probably you are not going to miss any major functionality on later versions of Android if you expect 5 years of usage. Old high end phones still work without the most (edit: "recent") patches ...

@venykrid

11 ай бұрын

They at least let you unlock the bootloader last I checked, that mitigates the software update woes for me

@GabrieleDiGiacomo

11 ай бұрын

@@venykrid that's what i was wondering. You can always choose to install a custom rom which is supported by programmers, right? Does it make sense?

The Asus zenfone 2 was the first phone I bought doing my own research on the options I had, within my budget, what I thought was necessary and comfortable for me. I usually get attached to things and it's no surprise that I loved that phone, I loved the screen, the battery, the volume button on the back with the different texture. It was a big jump from my previous phone which was a samsung chat so it felt wonderful. Later I had a huawei, xiaomi and now Pixel. I love my pixel but I would also love to go back to an Asus Zenfone because that brand is still in my heart. I get in my feelings when it's something that I use so much cause I really do get attached to things! I love seeing that asus zenfone is doing great and keeps being just different. Saludos desde Argentina! ❤

@HasanAlicik

5 ай бұрын

Zenfone 2 was also my first phone I bought doing my own research! After 4 years I switched to Xiaomi, and now Samsung. Seeing Zenfone 10 like this, I felt the same way you did

So interesting what you say about a phone like this...as it is not power house on the spec...but very practical....

2 years of software support is a terrible joke…

It was English in the preview before I clicked on the video and Portuguese after I clicked. Thought my phone was hacked or sun

@raulivan2103

11 ай бұрын

Yeah , same wtf =)))

Finally a review video like you used to do in the past, explaining everything in sub 10 mins.

Man im so happy they are continuing the zenphones. I got my zenphone 8 some 2 years back and was expecting them to end that model line next year tbh. But they keep getting better.

very informative. The 2 year software support might be a feature though, personally that's the point where software updates have slowed my phone

According to Asus (based on what I've read) its 2 full android OS updates, and 4 years of software support. The big deal for me is that there's finally a 512GB version - as a photographer I use that storage for RAW and lightroom on the fly at festivals and events, so this looks like the smol phone I've been waiting for.

@user-hi9yx2ns1l

4 ай бұрын

Just get Sony Xperia series, they have SD card slots, you can has as much storage as you want, just change the SD card like you do with your cameras.

I hope the Asus team is celebrating as it is due. No small achievement to execute so well.

I have a condition called essential tremor which basically means my hands shake so I cannot hold a giant modern phone one handed without risking it slipping out of my hand and it's one of the reasons I've stuck with a small iPhone 7 for so long. Great to see smaller phones that are easier to wield like this one.

@armandoh0722

11 ай бұрын

Have you looked at the 13 mini? Solid phone and around the same size or smaller than your 7

@HectorOvalle18

11 ай бұрын

​@@armandoh0722the problem is the battery

@fist003

11 ай бұрын

well the S23 is about the same size as this Asus

@armandoh0722

11 ай бұрын

@@HectorOvalle18 I’m sure if they are on an iPhone 7 the 13 mini will outperform it in battery life by a good margin. It’s not like it’s got terrible battery life

I just got mine today and they've actually changed/added a few quality of life features since the 9. The quick settings for wifi and bluetooth now have drop downs so you don't have to go all the way into the settings to change wifi networks or connect to a bluetooth device. They also now have the apps screen search bar and settings dots at the bottom of the screen instead of the top (it is actually nicer, but it takes some getting used to). I believe ASUS added some more of their own apps (clock, phone, and contacts) though they do seem to be removable. I've noticed a few other things, but I can't remember them at this moment. A couple things I wish ASUS would change are the fact that there's only 2 of the colors available for the top model (I would have loved the silver and white color instead of fully black), their phone clone app would be a hell of a lot better if you could transfer data over usb instead of just wifi, and I can't find a way to buy the ASUS case bundle here in the US without going through a third party on ebay. There's also practically zero decent cases for it in the aftermarket. I would for sure buy kevlar case for it in a heartbeat

@Skibbehify

9 ай бұрын

Look into the rhino shield cases there actually super nice. They also do custom cases so you can get what you want.

Compact phones sit so comfortably in your palm and are too satisfying to hold. This phone is almost the same size as my Pixel 4a which is insane for what it offers.

Wanting the Zenfone 9 because that was the ideal phone, but was sad that it didn't have wireless charging. Happy to hear that they've added it! Good price, size, and set of features.

@Kam.....

11 ай бұрын

Do you actually use wireless charging? Just curious

@mariuslapusan3582

11 ай бұрын

​@@Kam.....Wireless charging is a thing nowdays, just so you know. Cars, home offices, etc. Just peasant stuff

@kennwin

11 ай бұрын

@@mariuslapusan3582slow as heck though

@mikejames6588

11 ай бұрын

​@@mariuslapusan3582yikes you still behind on your housing payments, student loans, automobile loans and maxed out credit cards?

@Kam.....

11 ай бұрын

@@mariuslapusan3582 I can understand the convenience of wireless charging, but don't you leave your house with a full charge? Is your phone unable to last untill evening without charging? And once you are at home you don't need to bother with wireless charging since you can use your normal wall charger to fast charge your phone.

Some very nice features! Impressive. If ASUS can increase the 2 years of updates (that just doesnt cut it) and also a way to increase privacy over stock Android that would be nice.

@hopeinen5287

11 ай бұрын

At least its now 2 OS versions & 4 years of security updates, as opposed to just 2 years of both for the Zenfone 9.

Just got the ZenFone 10, this is what a good android phone used to be in the old days ❤

i definitely think this is what i’m picking up next

This is basically the S10e reincarnated - the small size - the selfie camera to the side - the lock button features (finger print, notifications, camera) - the side dock - the headphone jack

@MrTheinfoman

11 ай бұрын

- cons No SD card expansion

@kasadam85

11 ай бұрын

​@@MrTheinfoman+ better battery

@hpcarthech4387

11 ай бұрын

​@@MrTheinfomanhey the storage numbers are pretty good tbh, and let's be fair they aren't like apple pricing a base iphone at 799 and literally giving you only 64 gb and I guess 4 gb of ram

@_abhi_ww

11 ай бұрын

@@hpcarthech4387 base storage starts from 128 gb and Ram management is far superior than Android.

Yea I really love that set up option for the operating system. Other OEMs should adopt it.

This phone looks amazing!

Omg your channel is so helpful, i am shoping around for a new affordable phone cause im switching from apple, cause I do not want to be forced into larger phone with auto brightening photos and live photo and this phone is awesome. Put it above my next pics which in order are Sony Xperia 1 V , Xperia 5 III, and Pixel 8 Pro.

As I heard, the zenfone 10 will deliver 4 years of security updates. So you won't end up with the latest android version but also won't have security issues. Only a little bit more and it really will be perfect :)

@Daviator

11 ай бұрын

That is what The Verge stated: "Asus is promising two OS updates for the Zenfone 10 and four years of security patches" do you have information directly from Asus?

@61_peerkhanali42

7 ай бұрын

Asus is worst when it comes to security don't trust them

@ASDREX458

6 ай бұрын

@@61_peerkhanali42 Can you guarantee that ALL companies are going to give you high level security?

@aight365

6 ай бұрын

​@@61_peerkhanali42why are you saying that though?

@BobIzam

6 ай бұрын

ngl i didn't even notice when my phone went from android 11 to 12 to 13. At this point the difference between updates is imperceptible, so really the fact that they're providing 4 years of security updates is good

Currently using the ZenFone 8, and it's shocking how much their phones have improved since this one

@bobzillaswe4123

11 ай бұрын

And here I am still rolling with my soon 5 year old 5Z

That is high praise coming from you

Hey Marques. From what I learned on Android Authority and Phone Arena, the Zenfone 10 does not have an LTPO. Keep up with the good videos.

Looks like an impressive offering once again by Asus! Hope they're able to sell these easily here in the states!

if they do provide at least 3 years of software support then I would have ordered at least 5 for entire family. It looks nearly perfect as MKBHD said!

@imelliam

11 ай бұрын

You know what gets way longer software support than 3 years? A much better iPhone mini

@albinbiju7231

11 ай бұрын

@@imelliamit’s discontinued unfortunately. Honestly an iPhone with the previous gen’s Pro features and hardware in a mini body would be cool, rather than a scaled down base iPhone.

@Random_dud31

11 ай бұрын

​@@imelliamtell that to tim cook

@rqmld

11 ай бұрын

what's it with 1 more year software update different? you won't buy it either.

@izirriadi

11 ай бұрын

@@imelliam s23 basic

I wonder if image stabilisation also works outside of their own camera app. Also: wow headphone jack, yes PLEASE. This could be a great phone to use for livestreaming.

The swipe down on the fingerprint button is a huge perk to me. I'm still using my Pixel 4a because I love the speed of a physical fingerprint reader and being able to swipe down for notifications on it is so convenient. Also headphone jack. If Asus added expandable memory with micro sd cards, I would swap to this in a heartbeat.

Asus is easily the most innovative company in terms of new products , their laptops and phone are always fun to explore

@MrFernand0007

11 ай бұрын

"Rog Ally"

@propersod2390

11 ай бұрын

Yea so innovative... what is innovative about this lol?

@hm-so5xt

11 ай бұрын

@@propersod2390a solid phone with essentially no drawbacks for 700 bucks

@Ian-ty6zh

11 ай бұрын

​​@@propersod2390features that where removed by other companies and explaining why they removed it then Asus on the other hand was able to provide almost everything with a smaller form factor

Rocking a zenfone 9 since shortly after launch and it's been awesome. The only phone I've been as satisfied with as the Nexus 5 which I loved for way too long until the screen found a pebble on the floor. I can only hope that since zenfone 10 is so similar to 9 that they keep doing software updates for a bit longer.

@Steakkiller

11 ай бұрын

Same. I still consider the Nexus 5 to be the best phone I ever owned but my Zenfone is up there as well!

Damn. So impressive. If cameras (especially zoom) was a bit better I think I'd probably go for this. Wish they did a more expensive higher end cameras version

This is what a humble superstar youtuber acts like

I appreciate Small Phones like this, too many companies are making 7" Tablets and calling them Smart Phones..

@Petar120

11 ай бұрын

Very small % of people want small phones, they are simply worse

@cl114c0777498d

11 ай бұрын

Definitely, though I wouldn't even call this small yet, it's the same size as an S23 or iPhone Pro. I want a ZenFone 10 Mini or a Pixel 8 Pro Mini!

@MattRose30000

11 ай бұрын

@@Petar120 yeah, totally. Who needs to fit their phone into their pockets, or use it with one hand anyway?

@donotneed2250

11 ай бұрын

@@MattRose30000, my 6.6" Galaxy fits into my pocket and at times I use it with one hand. The same thing for my 6.8" Motorola. Most of the pants I wear are regular Dickies which I find to be a lot more comfortable than jeans.

@Petar120

11 ай бұрын

@@MattRose30000 if you stop wearing girl shorts you'll be able to fit it in any pocket, also any phone can be used with 1 hand and you know that, so what's your point actually?

I really loved the writings on the back of the Zenfone 9, with the more industrial look borrowed from the ROG series. But I realise the new cleaner ones on the Zenfone fit the aesthetic they're going for on this non-ROG phone. Either way the rest of the design is absolutely beautiful, glad they fixed the material durability issue!

ASUS phones have greatly improved. I recall around 5 years ago their line up consisted of around ten models, all a little different, and very confusing for the buyer.

The teleobjective missing is the only thing preventing me from switching from my S23. Other than that, the ZF10 seems perfect! (except the shiny ring you're talking about that I also saw on some Xiaomi and surprised/annoyed me)

This phone is definitely on my radar. I've had Samsungs for years, and I'm ready to try something new.

After getting used to small phones again, it’s really hard to go back. It’s just so convenient

I bought the zenphone 9, wanting a smaller phone since flagships have gotten so heavy, and hard to fit in the pocket or use with one hand. It was amazing, nearly perfect. But after a day or two, i found that I wanted a bit better camera performance (esp in low light) as well as true optical zoom, and that i did end up missing the larger screen for viewing content. Foldables are where the sweet spot will be for me, once the battery and camera catch up. But in the meantime, this phone checks every other box. It's where OnePlus used to be before they lost their way.

Still absolutely love my Asus Zenfone 9. Will get another Zenfone after this one.

So glad to see this compact phone getting the spotlight from MKBHD, I hope this sells so that this small phone market doesn't die. Keeping it clean takes courage in the Android Smartphone Market, hands off Asus.

@anthonyt425

11 ай бұрын

I’m surprised that there’s an Android manufacturer keeping small phones alive. ( with a headphone jack!)