Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs ASUS ROG Phone 9
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,915,175); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3100
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1915175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the ASUS ROG Phone 9, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1915175 | 3136217 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 9900 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and ASUS ROG Phone 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 38.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (86/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (67/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (56/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.