Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Apple A18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.7", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP (Front) | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6000mAh, 65W | 4674mAh, 30W | ||
| RAM | 18GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Apple A18 | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.7", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP (Front) | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6000mAh, 65W | 4674mAh, 30W | ||
| RAM | 18GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display and Battery | Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display and Battery | Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Storm White | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 10, 2021 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹89,900 | ||
| Colors | Storm White | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | ||
| Launch | March 10, 2021 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹89,900 |
Display
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1290 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2796 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1290 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2796 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Weight | 238 grams | 199 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorila Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 238 grams | 199 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorila Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | A18 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | A18 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, EIS, Filter, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Night mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, Portrait Mode, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | 3-axis EIS, Slow Motion, UHD | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, EIS, Filter, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Night mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, Portrait Mode, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | 3-axis EIS, Slow Motion, UHD | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | ROG UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Portrait Mode | Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | |||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Features | Portrait Mode | Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | |||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 4674 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 30 W | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 4674 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 30 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 18 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 18 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Rear Touch Sensors, Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Rear Touch Sensors, Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
