ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro Max
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro wins 5 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro9580
- CameraASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro9185
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro8860
- BatteryASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro9478
- DisplayASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro10088
- ConnectivityTie9595
- SecurityTie100100
- ValueTie5555
- ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has the bigger battery5,500 mAh vs 4,685 mAh
- ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro charges faster65W vs 27W
- ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a smoother screen165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.78"
- ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is lighter225 g vs 227 g
- ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 12 MP
- ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has newer Bluetooth5.4 vs 5.3
- ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has more RAM24 GB vs 8 GB
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A18 Pro vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro wins — BeastScore 90.8/100
After comparing all the specs, ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 90.8 vs top rival 80.0 and Larger battery capacity: 5,500 mAh (+815 mAh more).
Higher overall BeastScore: 90.8 vs top rival 80.0 · Larger battery capacity: 5,500 mAh (+815 mAh more)
Balanced specifications with Apple hardware design · Runs iOS with optimized security support
Common questions
Which is better: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max?
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.8/100 compared to iPhone 16 Pro Max (80.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 90.8 vs top rival 80.0 and Larger battery capacity: 5,500 mAh (+815 mAh more).
What are the main battery and display differences between ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max?
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a 6.78-inch display and 5500 mAh battery. iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 4685 mAh battery.
How do ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max compare for speed?
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 95/100 for performance; iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 80/100.
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