Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs ASUS Zenfone 10

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads — 65/100 vs 62/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,684,922); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 199g).

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus edges out the ASUS Zenfone 10 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

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

ASUS Zenfone 10

Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 42
Battery 38
Portability 61
Value for money 38

What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1684922
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8638 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 4674 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (86/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (47/100 vs 38/100)

What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?

  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 172g vs 199g

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the ASUS Zenfone 10, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus scores 3 points higher (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ASUS Zenfone 10: The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Plus ASUS Zenfone 10
Processor Apple A18 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1972476 1684922
Geekbench Single 3431 2004
Geekbench Multi 8638 5311
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 5.9" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1290x2796 2400x1080
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 4674 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 25W 30W
Wireless charging 25W 15W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 13 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 Android 13 / ZenUI
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm
Weight 199 g 172 g
Launch price — $699

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

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

ASUS Zenfone 10

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

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

ASUS Zenfone 10

  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

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

ASUS Zenfone 10

  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and ASUS Zenfone 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple A18
65/100
1972476 AnTuTu
ASUS Zenfone 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
62/100 -17.1%
1684922 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 17.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Price unknown

ASUS Zenfone 10

$699

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the ASUS Zenfone 10?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus edges out the ASUS Zenfone 10 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the ASUS Zenfone 10?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ASUS Zenfone 10 — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the ASUS Zenfone 10?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the ASUS Zenfone 10?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (86/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the ASUS Zenfone 10?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.