Pixel 8a vs ASUS Zenfone 10

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2024

Pixel 8a

$499

81.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

81.6

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera88/100

Battery70/100

· 2023

ASUS Zenfone 10

$699

81.2/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

81.2

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera88/100

Battery70/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Pixel 8a:

✓$200 lower launch MSRP ($499 vs $699)
✓Larger 4,492 mAh battery capacity (+192 mAh more capacity)
✓64MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy ASUS Zenfone 10:

✓16g lighter chassis (172g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓5.92" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Pixel 8a	ASUS Zenfone 10
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	OLED	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.1"	5.92"
Resolution & Density	2400x1080 (429 ppi)	2400x1080 (446 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	144 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,000 nits peak	1,100 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 14	Android 13
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	64 MP, f/1.89, OIS, Samsung GN2	50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony IMX766
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	13 MP, f/2.2	13 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	13 MP, f/2.2	32 MP, f/2.45
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm	146.5 x 68.1 x 9.4 mm
Weight	188 g	172 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP67	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,492 mAh	4,300 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	18W wired fast charging	30W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	18W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$499	$699

Editorial Lab Verdict

Pixel 8a edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.6/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Pixel 8a ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 88/100 camera rating.

When to buy Pixel 8a:

Higher overall BeastScore: 81.6 vs top rival 81.2 · Higher resolution main sensor: 64 MP vs max 50 MP

When to buy ASUS Zenfone 10:

Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 18W · Smoother display: 144Hz refresh rate vs 120Hz

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Pixel 8a vs ASUS Zenfone 10

Which phone is better: Pixel 8a or ASUS Zenfone 10?

Pixel 8a leads with an overall BeastScore of 81.6/100 compared to ASUS Zenfone 10 (81.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 81.6 vs top rival 81.2 and Higher resolution main sensor: 64 MP vs max 50 MP.