Asus ROG Phone 5 vs Apple iPhone 16e
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Apple A18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", Full HD+ AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.1", Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP | 48MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3280 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Apple A18 | ||
| Display | 6.78", Full HD+ AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.1", Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP | 48MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3280 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | Black, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 10, 2021 | February 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | February 28, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹59,900 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | Black, White | ||
| Launch | March 10, 2021 | February 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | February 28, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹59,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Type | Full HD+ AMOLED | Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10 | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | Full HD+ AMOLED | Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10 | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Weight | 238 grams | 167 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame, Air Triggers (pressure sensitive area) | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom) | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers), DIRAC tuned audio | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Apple Ceramic Shield | |||
| Weight | 238 grams | 167 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame, Air Triggers (pressure sensitive area) | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom) | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers), DIRAC tuned audio | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Apple Ceramic Shield |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | A18 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 | 5 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | A18 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 | 5 |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash, Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, OIS, EIS, Touch Focus, RAW, Pro Video Mode, PDAF, Digital Zoom, Macro Mode | HDR, Panorama, 3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, 3-axis EIS, 4K UHD video recording, Slow Motion video (4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps) | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash, Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, OIS, EIS, Touch Focus, RAW, Pro Video Mode, PDAF, Digital Zoom, Macro Mode | HDR, Panorama, 3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, 3-axis EIS, 4K UHD video recording, Slow Motion video (4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps) | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) Audio, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) Audio, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 3280 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 w | 20 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 3280 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 w | 20 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 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 | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via Satellite | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via Satellite | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence |
