Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A18 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 165Hz | 6.9", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+13MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5500mAh, 65W | 4685mAh, 30W | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A18 Pro | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 165Hz | 6.9", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+13MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5500mAh, 65W | 4685mAh, 30W | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Gaming, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Software and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Gaming, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Software and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black | Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 09, 2024 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | January 18, 2024 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹94,999 | ₹1,44,900 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black | Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium | ||
| Launch | January 09, 2024 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | January 18, 2024 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹94,999 | ₹1,44,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1320 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2868 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 388 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2500 nits | 2000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1320 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2868 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 388 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2500 nits | 2000 nits |
Body
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
| Weight | 225 grams | 227 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | |||
| Weight | 225 grams | 227 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A18 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Apple GPU | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A18 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Apple GPU |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Pro mode | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Pro mode | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, 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 | AI Generative Wallpapers, AI Noise Suppresion | Apple Intelligence | ||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Generative Wallpapers, AI Noise Suppresion | Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Depth | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30/60fps | 1080p@25/30/60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 8k@60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Depth | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30/60fps | 1080p@25/30/60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 8k@60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 4685 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 30 W | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 4685 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 30 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano SIM, dual Standby) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano SIM, dual Standby) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou(B1/B2a), BeiDou(B1i + B1c + B2a), Galileo(E1/E5a), GLONASS (L1), GNSS GPS(L1/L5), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC, NavIC (L5), QZSS(L1/L5) | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou(B1/B2a), BeiDou(B1i + B1c + B2a), Galileo(E1/E5a), GLONASS (L1), GNSS GPS(L1/L5), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC, NavIC (L5), QZSS(L1/L5) | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
