ASUS
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 128GB (Black)
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 128GB · Black
88
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Apple
iPhone 16 Plus 256GB
A18 · iOS · 256GB
88
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 128GB (Black) lands at 88 and iPhone 16 Plus 256GB at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 128GB (Black) if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 16 Plus 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 128GB (Black) 88
vs 88 iPhone 16 Plus 256GB
Score breakdown
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 128GB (Black)
88 cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 88
battery 84
display 88
design 86
iPhone 16 Plus 256GB
88 cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 87
battery 82
display 85
design 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 128GB (Black) | iPhone 16 Plus 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A18 |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
| OS | — | iOS 18 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 128GB (Black)
Pros
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
iPhone 16 Plus 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 128GB (Black) vs iPhone 16 Plus 256GB
Which is better, ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 128GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Plus 256GB? +
Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 128GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,199, ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 128GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 16 Plus 256GB worth the price? +
At $999, iPhone 16 Plus 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cpu.
Does ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 128GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Plus 256GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.