Galaxy S10 vs ZenFone 6: “Hole-Punch” Display Or Flip Camera?

Recently, ASUS has launched the ZenFone 6 with a large display and a flip camera. The handset is expected to take on the likes of other flagship smartphones, including the Samsung Galaxy S10.

There are many questions about whether the ASUS Zenfone 6 or the Galaxy S10 wins in the comparison between them? To get the answer, let’s experience and compare these two devices.

1 - Design

In the current market, smartphones seem to be made of materials based on a certain standard. While the flagship smartphones feature metal body frames, glass backs, and curved screens, mid-range and cheap smartphones will have a body made of plastic.

The S10 is a typical flagship example. The device has a curved screen with thin sides, a metal frame, and a glass back.

ZenFone 6 not only has a design quite similar to the Galaxy S10 but also has a metal frame and curved glass back. The front panel does not use a curved screen like the S10; it uses a traditional flat screen to save costs.

This Samsung’s flagship does not feature a notch on its display, instead, it has a hole-punch cut-out for housing its selfie camera.

As for ZenFone 6, this ASUS smartphone has a unique selfie camera design: Flippable selfie camera is used as front and rear cameras.

Both the ZenFone 6 and Galaxy S10 have 3.5 mm headphone jacks and fingerprint sensors. However, the ASUS ZenFone 6 has a fingerprint sensor placed on the back, while the Galaxy S10 has an ultrasonic on-screen fingerprint sensor.

In addition, Galaxy S10 has IP68 waterproof rating while ASUS ZenFone 6 does not.

Galaxy S10: 1 point

ASUS ZenFone 6: 0 point

2 - Display

When putting these two smartphones side by side, you will see the clear difference between their displays. While the ZenFone 6 has a large 6.4-inch screen, the Galaxy S10 has a smaller 6.1-inch screen.

However, Samsung Galaxy S10 is equipped with a more premium screen than the ASUS ZenFone 6. It has a Samsung's Super AMOLED panel, with a high resolution of 3,040 x 1,440 pixels (Quad HD+).

Meanwhile, the ZenFone 6 features a high-quality LCD panel, with a resolution of 2,340 x 1,080 pixels (Full HD+). As can be seen, the screen quality of the Samsung smartphone is somewhat superior to the ASUS smartphone.

However, at night, you will hardly realize this difference.

Galaxy S10: 1 point

ASUS ZenFone 6: 0 point

3 - Camera

While the Galaxy S10 has a more quality screen, the ZenFone 6 features a more unique camera design. The phone has a dual flip camera setup, used as selfie and rear camera.

The flagship Galaxy S10 comes with a 10MP selfie camera housed in a cut-out in the screen.

On the back, the Galaxy S10 is equipped with 3 cameras, of which the most impressive is the 12MP main camera with two apertures (f/1.5 for low light conditions along with f/2.4 for direct light environments. Besides, it also has a 12MP secondary sensor and a 16MP ultra-wide angle sensor with 2x zoom technology.

ZenFone 6 is equipped with 2 cameras, including a 48MP Sony IMX586 main sensor and a 13MP ultra-wide angle sensor for image processing with digital zoom technology). According to Techradar, this 48 MP sensor is not as impressive as the one on the Galaxy S10.

At a lower price, the ZenFone 6 is hard to beat the Galaxy S10. To know the exact results, please wait and see the detailed camera review of these two devices in the near future.

Galaxy S10: 1 point

ASUS ZenFone 6: 0 point

4 - Specifications & Software

Regarding the chipset, the ASUS ZenFone 6 is powered by a Snapdragon 855 SoC, and some versions of Samsung Galaxy S10 are also equipped with this powerful chipset.

The Galaxy S10 is available throughout the world. The Galaxy S10 with the Exynos 9820 SoC version is currently present in the UK, the rest of Europe and EMEA countries. Particularly in the US, the Galaxy S10 comes with a Snapdragon 855 chipset.

When compared between the Snapdragon 855 chipset and the Exynos 9820 chipset, it is certain that Qualcomm's chip is more superior when it comes to higher battery performance and faster graphics chip.

As for the interface, the ZenFone 6 runs Android 9.0 Pie-based ZenUI 6. Notably, the Android 9.0 Pie version of this ASUS is an original version, similar to the "stock Android" version. Therefore, it owns almost all features available on Android 9.0 Pie.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S10 features unique Samsung's One UI. Icons, items in "Setting" are refreshed with higher visuals, more specific images.

Galaxy S10: 1 point

ASUS Zenfone 6: 1 point

5 - Battery

The ZenFone 6 is backed with a 5,000 mAh battery. This battery allows the device to last for up to 2 consecutive days on standby and offers up to 33.3 hours of calling.

Meanwhile, Galaxy S10 with Exynos chipset (sold in Europe) is only equipped with a 3,400 mAh battery for a full day of use. If you are a busy person and have to work with the phone constantly, the ASUS ZenFone 6 is a reasonable choice.

Both smartphones come with fast charging technology, but the ASUS phone may take more time for charging due to its huge battery capacity.

Besides, a plus point for the Galaxy S10 is that the device has a unique reverse wireless charging technology.

Galaxy S10: 1 point

ASUS ZenFone 6: 1 point

6 - Price

Galaxy S10: 0 point

ASUS ZenFone 6: 1 point

Summary

When holding two devices in your hand, it is certain that you are impressed with the unique camera design of the ASUS ZenFone 6. Besides, it also has a large screen, a cheaper price, and a big battery capacity that lets you experience hot games without having to worry about running out of battery.

However, in terms of quality, the Galaxy S10 is the most appropriate choice. Although it is priced at a higher price, this device offers a lot of worthy points such as a clear display, camera setup with good contrast, a new chipset manufactured by Samsung and reverse wireless charging solution.

With the final score of 5 - 3, the final victory belongs to the Galaxy S10. Anyway, every phone has its own pros and cons. If you have enough money, will you choose the Galaxy S10 or ZenFone 6?