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iPhone 15 vs iPhone 16 Pro vs ROG Phone 8 Pro: which is better?

iPhone 15, iPhone 16 Pro and ROG Phone 8 Pro compared side by side across 22 specs and 7 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

3 PRODUCTS · 22 SPECS · 7 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

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SMARTPHONES

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APPLE

iPhone 15

$799

BEST VALUE

← TOP PICK

APPLE

iPhone 16 Pro

$999

BEST OVERALL

ASUS

ROG Phone 8 Pro

$1,199

BEST FOR BATTERY

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The iPhone 16 Pro takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.4/10 — 0.7 ahead of the ROG Phone 8 Pro. Tightest race: performance, just 0.1 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 7 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

PERF

CAME

DISP

BATT

SOFT

VALU

DESI

iPhone 15×0

iPhone 16 Pro×5

ROG Phone 8 Pro×2

Apple iPhone 15BEST VALUE

Apple iPhone 16 ProBEST OVERALL

Asus ROG Phone 8 ProBEST FOR BATTERY

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPDesign — iPhone 16 Pro leads by 9.3

TIGHTESTPerformance — only 0.1 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

IPHONE 1516 PRO8 PRO

PerformanceiROG Phone 8 Pro · +0.1

IPHONE 158.8

16 PRO9.7

8 PRO9.8

CameraiiPhone 16 Pro · +1.1

IPHONE 158.5

16 PRO9.6

8 PRO7.6

DisplayiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.1

IPHONE 157.8

16 PRO9.5

8 PRO9.4

BatteryiROG Phone 8 Pro · +0.4

IPHONE 158.0

16 PRO8.8

8 PRO9.2

SoftwareiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.2

IPHONE 159.2

16 PRO9.4

8 PRO7.8

ValueiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.2

IPHONE 158.4

16 PRO8.6

8 PRO7.9

DesigniiPhone 16 Pro · +9.3

IPHONE 150.0

16 PRO9.3

8 PRO0.0

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01iPhone 151.08BEST DEAL

02iPhone 16 Pro0.94

03ROG Phone 8 Pro0.73

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

22 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

iPhone 15$7992W8.6

iPhone 16 Pro$9993W9.4

ROG Phone 8 Pro$1,1999W8.7

Battery CapacityMAHi

3,349 mAh

3,582 mAh

5,500 mAh← BEST +54%

Wired ChargingWi

20 W

27 W

65 W← BEST +141%

Wireless ChargingWi

15 W

25 W← BEST +67%

15 W

Main CameraMPi

48 MP

50 MP← BEST +4%

Ultra-Wide CameraMPi

12 MP

48 MP← BEST +269%

13 MP

Telephotoi

None (2x in-sensor crop)

12MP 5x

32MP 3x optical zoom

Front CameraMPi

12 MP

32 MP← BEST +167%

Max Videoi

4K@60fps

4K 120fps Dolby Vision

8K@24fps

Wi-Fii

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi 7

WeightGi

171 g← 14% lighter

199 g

225 g

Buildi

Aluminum frame, color-infused glass back

Grade 5 titanium

Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Water ResistanceiSAME

IP68

Display SizeINi

6.1 in

6.3 in

6.78 in← BEST +8%

Display Typei

OLED Super Retina XDR

Super Retina XDR LTPO OLED

LTPO AMOLED

Refresh RateHZi

60 Hz

120 Hz

165 Hz← BEST +38%

Peak BrightnessNITSi

2,000 nits

2,500 nits← BEST +25%

Chipseti

Apple A16 Bionic

Apple A18 Pro

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

RAMGBi

6 GB

8 GB

24 GB← BEST +200%

AnTuTu Scorei

1,450,000

1,720,000

2,100,000← BEST +22%

Operating Systemi

iOS 17 (upgradable)

iOS 18

Android 14, ROG UI

OS Update SupportYRi

6 yr← TIED BEST

2 yr

Storage Optionsi

128/256/512GB

128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB

512GB/1TB

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

iPhone 16 ProAPPLE9.4

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · ROG Phone 8 Pro (8.7)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

iPhone 15APPLE8.6

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · iPhone 16 Pro (0.9)

PRIORITY · DESIGN

Best for design

iPhone 16 ProAPPLE9.3

DESIGN WEIGHTEDCONF 89%

Best visible score in the design category group.

RUNNER-UP · iPhone 15 (0.0)

PRIORITY · CAMERA

Best for camera

iPhone 16 ProAPPLE9.6

CAMERA WEIGHTEDCONF 92%

Best visible score in the camera category group.

RUNNER-UP · iPhone 15 (8.5)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#3APPLE0.0

iPhone 15

“The standard iPhone 15 brings the Dynamic Island, a 48MP main camera, and USB-C to Apple's mainstream flagship.”

Software 9.2

Performance 8.8

Wins OS Update Support

Wins Weight

TRADE-OFFDisplay capped at 60Hz refresh

BEST VALUEBest price →

#1APPLE0.0

iPhone 16 Pro

“Premium compact flagship with A18 Pro performance, a 120Hz ProMotion display, pro-grade cameras, and a titanium body.”

Performance 9.7

Camera 9.6

Wins Ultra-Wide Camera

Wins Wireless Charging

TRADE-OFFExpensive

BEST OVERALLBest price →

#2ASUS0.0

ROG Phone 8 Pro

“Asus's ROG Phone 8 Pro is a gaming powerhouse with a 165Hz AMOLED, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, AirTrigger controls and a massive battery in a more m”

Performance 9.8

Display 9.4

Wins Battery Capacity

Wins Main Camera

TRADE-OFFLarge and heavy at over 225g

BEST FOR BATTERYBest price →

Still deciding? The iPhone 16 Pro is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.4/10 · WINS 5 OF 7 CATEGORIES

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Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro: which is best?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is our overall pick, scoring 9.4/10 against 8.7/10 for the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro — a 8% edge. Current starting prices span $799–$1,199. The score weighs category-specific smartphones attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads overall with a 9.4 total score.
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro wins 9 comparable specs with a 45% weighted win rate.
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Capacity.
Apple iPhone 15 has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Apple iPhone 158.6/10

The standard iPhone 15 brings the Dynamic Island, a 48MP main camera, and USB-C to Apple's mainstream flagship.

Pros

+ Excellent 48MP main camera with sharp 2x crop
+ USB-C finally replaces Lightning
+ Dynamic Island and bright OLED display
+ Long, reliable iOS update support

Cons

− Display capped at 60Hz refresh
− No dedicated telephoto lens
− Base 128GB storage feels tight for video shooters

Best for: Mainstream buyers wanting a balanced flagship · People upgrading from older iPhones · Users who value long software support

“If you want the iPhone experience without paying Pro prices, the iPhone 15 is the sweet spot. You give up the 120Hz ProMotion display, telephoto lens and the fastest chip, but you keep the excellent 48MP camera, USB-C, the Dynamic Island and Apple's…”

Apple iPhone 16 ProWINNER 9.4/10

Premium compact flagship with A18 Pro performance, a 120Hz ProMotion display, pro-grade cameras, and a titanium body.

Pros

+ Best-in-class video and color science
+ Fast, efficient A18 Pro chip
+ Premium lightweight titanium build
+ Industry-leading 5+ years of updates

Cons

− Expensive
− Charging slower than Android rivals
− No expandable storage

Best for: Video and content creation · Apple ecosystem users · Long-term ownership

“The most polished small flagship you can buy: best-in-class video, dependable cameras, top-tier performance, and the longest software support in the category. The main trade-offs are price and slower charging than Android rivals.”

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro8.7/10

Asus's ROG Phone 8 Pro is a gaming powerhouse with a 165Hz AMOLED, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, AirTrigger controls and a massive battery in a more mainstream design.

Pros

+ Top-tier sustained gaming performance
+ Excellent 165Hz LTPO AMOLED display
+ Huge 5500mAh battery with 65W charging
+ Now includes IP68 and wireless charging

Cons

− Large and heavy at over 225g
− Cameras still trail leading camera flagships
− Expensive, especially the Pro configuration

Best for: Serious mobile gamers wanting sustained performance · Users who want the biggest battery and fastest screen · Power users wanting up to 24GB RAM

“The ROG Phone 8 Pro is the most well-rounded gaming phone yet. You get blistering, sustained performance, an outstanding high-refresh display, a giant battery and genuinely fun AirTrigger controls. This year Asus also fixed long-standing gaps by adding IP68…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is best: Apple iPhone 15, Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific smartphones specs, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores highest overall (9.4/10, 0.7 points ahead of the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between these smartphones?

The biggest measurable differences are Chipset, Battery Capacity, Main Camera. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Can I compare other smartphones on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 smartphones from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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