ROG Phone 8 Pro
$1,199
ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
$899
| Phone 8 Pro | iPhone 16 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 1,199 | USD 899 |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4674 mAh |
| Charging (W) | 65 | 20 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650) | Apple A18 |
| Display | 6.78" • AMOLED (LTPO) • 165Hz | 6.7" • Super Retina XDR OLED • 60Hz |
| Main Camera | 50MP | 48MP |
| Front Camera | 32MP | 12MP |
| OS | Android 14 (at launch) | iOS 18 |
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Key Differences
Only the differences that meaningfully separate these phones.
Price
USD 300 cheaper
iPhone 16 PlusUSD 899
vsPhone 8 ProUSD 1,199
RAM
2× more RAM
Phone 8 Pro16 GB RAM
vsiPhone 16 Plus8 GB RAM
Storage
4× more storage
Phone 8 Pro512 GB
vsiPhone 16 Plus128 GB
Battery
18% larger battery
Phone 8 Pro5,500 mAh
vsiPhone 16 Plus4,674 mAh
Charging
45 W faster wired charging
Phone 8 Pro65 W wired
vsiPhone 16 Plus20 W wired
Performance
Different chipsets
Phone 8 ProQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650)
vsiPhone 16 PlusApple A18
Display
165 Hz refresh
Phone 8 Pro165 Hz
vsiPhone 16 Plus60 Hz
Best For
Where each phone stands out based on this comparison.
Best if you want
More hardwareROG Phone 8 Pro
More RAM and storage16 GB RAM · 512 GB
Larger battery5,500 mAh
Faster wired charging65 W wired
Up to 165 Hz display6.78-inch
Best if you want
Lower priceApple iPhone 16 Plus
Much lower purchase priceUSD 899
What CompareTab says about ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus
ROG Phone 8 Pro offers more RAM, storage, battery capacity and a smoother display than iPhone 16 Plus, with 16 GB of RAM versus 8 GB, 512 GB of storage versus 128 GB, a 5500 mAh battery versus 4674 mAh, and a 165 Hz display instead of 60 Hz. It also adds a higher-resolution front camera (32 MP versus 12 MP) and 65W charging. Apple iPhone 16 Plus, however, is around $300 cheaper, lighter at 199 g versus 225 g, and thinner at 7.8 mm versus 8.9 mm. The choice comes down to Phone 8 Pro’s extra RAM, storage, faster charging, battery capacity, and smoother display versus iPhone 16 Plus’s lower price and lighter, thinner build.
