Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs ASUS Zenfone 10

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 62/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4685 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,915,175 vs 1,754,213); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 227g).

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 10 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance 86
Display 85
Camera 89
Battery 47
Portability 40
Value for money 64
ASUS Zenfone 10
Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 42
Battery 38
Portability 61
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1915175 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8400 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 4685 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (86/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (89/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (47/100 vs 38/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 172g vs 227g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the ASUS Zenfone 10, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (61/100 vs 40/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
ASUS Zenfone 10: The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max ASUS Zenfone 10
Processor Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1915175 1754213
Geekbench Single 3400 2004
Geekbench Multi 8400 5311
Display 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED 5.9" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2868x1320 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4685 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 27W 30W
Wireless charging 25W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 161
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18 Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm
Weight 227 g 172 g
Launch price $1199
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
89
camera
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 4685 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple A18 Pro
77/100
1915175 AnTuTu
ASUS Zenfone 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
62/100 -9.2%
1754213 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 9.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1199
ASUS Zenfone 10
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (89/100 vs 42/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (61/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the ASUS Zenfone 10?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 10 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ASUS Zenfone 10 — 62/100.

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 42/100).

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

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

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.