iPhone 16 Pro vs ROG Phone 8

Apple iPhone 16 Pro 128GB

AED 4,399

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Asus ROG Phone 8 256GB

AED 3,500

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Best Battery

ROG Phone 8

Our Verdict

iPhone 16 Pro vs ROG Phone 8

The iPhone 16 Pro wins overall due to its superior A18 Pro chipset and class-leading 48MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom, delivering unmatched computational photography. Photographers and content creators should buy the iPhone 16 Pro 128GB for its advanced camera system with dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS, and 460 ppi display precision, though the 128GB storage may require compromise on video recording. Mobile gamers and performance enthusiasts should buy the Asus ROG Phone 8 256GB for its larger 6.78-inch screen, massive 5500mAh battery offering 37+ hours endurance, and 256GB storage at a gaming-focused price point. In both UAE and India, the Asus ROG Phone 8 offers superior value at AED 3500 and ₹69999—delivering 65W charging, double the storage, and exceptional battery life—while the iPhone at AED 4399 and ₹119900 justifies premium pricing only for photography-first buyers.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

iPhone 16 Pro

ROG Phone 8

iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.4

Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades

Chipset

Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)

Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)

Screen Size

6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)

6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio)

Display Type

Li-Ion 3582 mAh

5500 mAh

Resolution

1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)

Main Camera

48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)

- 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

128

256

Battery

3582 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

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G