ASUS ROG Phone ROG Phone 9 Pro 512GB
ASUS
76 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Black 256GB
Apple
79 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Battery Life
Flagship
Compact
Foldable
Photography
Budget
Business
Rugged
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Phone ROG Phone 9 Pro | Apple iPhone 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.1 |
| Display Type | LTPO AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | — | 2556 x 1179 |
| Refresh Rate | 185 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 2500 nits★ | 2000 nits |
| HDR | — | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 8 Elite | A18 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | — | 3.78★ |
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0★ | NVMe |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 32 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | — | 2x★ |
| Video | 8K★ | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,800 mAh★ | 3,561 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 65W★ | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | PD 3.0, QC 5.0 | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1★ | USB-C 2.0 |
| SIM | eSIM, nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| eSIM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | Water resistant |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | — | 0.17 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Phone ROG Phone 9 Pro 512GB
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (93th percentile)93th %ile
Apple iPhone 16 Black 256GB
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong camera (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Phone ROG Phone 9 Pro 512GB0.036score per dollar
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Black 256GB0.095score per dollar
Apple iPhone 16 Black 256GB offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Phone ROG Phone 9 Pro
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 41 specs.
