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ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB — Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 512GB
ASUS

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 512GB

88
/ 100
From $1,359
VS
iPhone 16 Plus 512GB — A18 · iOS · 512GB
Apple

iPhone 16 Plus 512GB

A18 · iOS · 512GB

88
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB lands at 88 and iPhone 16 Plus 512GB at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB if…

  • ✓Competitive flagship specs
  • ✓Regional value pricing
  • ✓Distinctive design

Pick iPhone 16 Plus 512GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

Tie

Stills and video quality across lenses

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Battery life

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB

Screen-on time and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB leads on battery (84 vs 82).

Performance

Tie

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB leads on display (88 vs 85).

Value for money

iPhone 16 Plus 512GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

iPhone 16 Plus 512GB more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $1,359).

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB 88
vs
88 iPhone 16 Plus 512GB

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB
88
cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 88
battery 84
display 88
design 86
iPhone 16 Plus 512GB
88
cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 87
battery 82
display 85
design 88

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB versus iPhone 16 Plus 512GB — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB iPhone 16 Plus 512GB
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
A18
Storage
512GB
512GB
Release year
2024
2024
OS
—
iOS 18

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB

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 512GB

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 512GB vs iPhone 16 Plus 512GB

Which is better, ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB or iPhone 16 Plus 512GB? +

Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB worth the price? +

At $1,359, ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 16 Plus 512GB worth the price? +

At $1,099, iPhone 16 Plus 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cpu.

Does ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB or iPhone 16 Plus 512GB 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.

Which is better for battery life, ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB or iPhone 16 Plus 512GB? +

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB — leads on battery (84 vs 82). Screen-on time and charging.

Which is better for display, ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB or iPhone 16 Plus 512GB? +

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 512GB — leads on display (88 vs 85). Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate.