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iPhone 16 vs ROG Phone 9 FE

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Apple iPhone 16 512GB

Apple iPhone 16 512GB

AED 4,299

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 512GB

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 512GB

AED 3,400

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Camera

ROG Phone 9 FE

Best Battery

ROG Phone 9 FE

Our Verdict

iPhone 16 vs ROG Phone 9 FE

The iPhone 16’s 48MP main sensor with sensor-shift OIS outperforms the ROG Phone 9 FE’s 32MP setup in low-light detail and stabilization, while its 3561mAh battery lasts longer than the ROG’s 5500mAh in real-world use (19:30h vs 16:45h active screen time). Buy the iPhone 16 if you need superior photo and video consistency, especially in motion or dim light, thanks to its computational photography and OIS. Buy the ROG Phone 9 FE if you prioritize extended gaming sessions with 65W wired charging (100% in 39 min) and a larger 6.78-inch display for immersive play. In UAE at AED 4299 vs AED 3400, the ROG Phone 9 FE is better because it offers 30% more battery capacity and 2.6x faster wired charging for less. In India at ₹109900 vs ₹55999, the ROG Phone 9 FE wins on value because it delivers triple the charging speed and 54% larger screen at half the price.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
iPhone 16
ROG Phone 9 FE
OS
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.4
Android 15, 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
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro)
Storage
512
512
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 15W wireless (Qi) 10W reverse wired
NFC
Yes
Yes
5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Weight
170 g (6.00 oz)
225 g (7.94 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketiPhone 16ROG Phone 9 FEDifference
UAEAED 4,299AED 3,400ROG Phone 9 FE saves AED 899
India₹ 1,09,900₹ 55,999ROG Phone 9 FE saves ₹ 53,901

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