Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs ASUS ROG Phone 7
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 1,828,576); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (211g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
ASUS ROG Phone 7
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1828576
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 5311
- Lighter: 211g vs 239g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 20/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the ASUS ROG Phone 7, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (60/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 64/100, ASUS ROG Phone 7 — 40/100; 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 18 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (44/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 1828576 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 2448x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 108 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 13 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and ASUS ROG Phone 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. ASUS ROG Phone 7 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (71/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (44/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the ASUS ROG Phone 7?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 7?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the ASUS ROG Phone 7?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (71/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the ASUS ROG Phone 7?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the ASUS ROG Phone 7?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users.