Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs ASUS Zenfone 10
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $999 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 10 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,782,199 vs 1,684,922); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
ASUS Zenfone 10
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1782199 vs 1684922
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8300 vs 5311
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $999
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the ASUS Zenfone 10, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads (38/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 56/100, ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (85/100 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 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (38/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | ASUS Zenfone 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 1684922 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 5.9" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 30W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 13 / ZenUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and ASUS Zenfone 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 5.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (85/100 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 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (86/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (38/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 10 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ASUS Zenfone 10 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
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 Zenfone 10?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on performance (85/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.