Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs ASUS ROG Phone 7

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Both devices score the same overall rating of 65/100. Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,828,576); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 239g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 65/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Performance 86
Display 90
Camera 34
Battery 47
Portability 61
Value for money —

ASUS ROG Phone 7

Performance 76
Display 89
Camera 48
Battery 60
Portability 20
Value for money 40

What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1828576
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8638 vs 5311
  • Lighter: 199g vs 239g

  • Higher performance (86/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 20/100)

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4674 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 received the same MobileRank rating — 65/100. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (61/100 vs 20/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ASUS ROG Phone 7: The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Plus ASUS ROG Phone 7
Processor Apple A18 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1972476 1828576
Geekbench Single 3431 2004
Geekbench Multi 8638 5311
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1290x2796 2448x1080
Refresh rate — 165 Hz
Battery 4674 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 25W 65W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) — 108
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 13 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 Android 13 / ROG UI
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm
Weight 199 g 239 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera

ASUS ROG Phone 7

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display

ASUS ROG Phone 7

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2448x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • 4674 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery

ASUS ROG Phone 7

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and ASUS ROG Phone 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple A18
65/100
1972476 AnTuTu
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
65/100 -7.9%
1828576 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 7.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Price unknown

ASUS ROG Phone 7

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (61/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the ASUS ROG Phone 7?

Both devices scored 65/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (86/100 vs 76/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the ASUS ROG Phone 7?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the ASUS ROG Phone 7?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the ASUS ROG Phone 7?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (86/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the ASUS ROG Phone 7?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users.