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iPhone 16 vs ROG Phone 8

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Apple iPhone 16 256GB

Apple iPhone 16 256GB

AED 3,599

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Asus ROG Phone 8 256GB

Asus ROG Phone 8 256GB

AED 3,500

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Best Battery

ROG Phone 8

Our Verdict

iPhone 16 vs ROG Phone 8

The iPhone 16 wins overall due to its superior computational photography and 37-hour battery endurance, offering a complete flagship experience despite the ROG Phone 8's larger 6.78-inch display. Photographers and content creators should choose the iPhone 16, as its 48MP f/1.6 sensor with dual pixel PDAF and sensor-shift OIS delivers exceptional low-light performance and video stabilization unmatched by the ROG's 50MP setup. Gaming enthusiasts and power users should buy the Asus ROG Phone 8, which features an octa-core Snapdragon processor, 5500mAh battery, and 65W fast charging (in international markets) optimized for sustained high-performance gaming. For Indian buyers, the ROG Phone 8 at ₹69999 offers superior value, undercutting the iPhone 16's ₹89900 by ₹20000 while delivering larger screen real estate and faster charging, making it ideal for budget-conscious performance seekers.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
iPhone 16
ROG Phone 8
OS
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.4
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Screen Size
6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)
6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
- International model - 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS 32 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm - SEA/China/India model - 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro)
Storage
256
256
Battery
3561 mAh mAh
5500 mAh mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 39 min - International 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS - India 15W wireless (Qi) 10W reverse wired
NFC
Yes
Yes
5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Weight
170 g (6.00 oz)
225 g (7.94 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketiPhone 16ROG Phone 8Difference
UAEAED 3,599AED 3,500ROG Phone 8 saves AED 99
India₹ 89,900₹ 69,999ROG Phone 8 saves ₹ 19,901

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