Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs ASUS ROG Phone 8
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1199 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 1,915,175).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8400 vs 7192
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (86/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 1915175
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the ASUS ROG Phone 8, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (66/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1915175 | 2313311 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1099 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and ASUS ROG Phone 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 17.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. ASUS ROG Phone 8 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (89/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (66/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the ASUS ROG Phone 8?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 8 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 8?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the ASUS ROG Phone 8?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the ASUS ROG Phone 8?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.