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

iPhone 15 and ROG Phone 8 Pro compared side by side across 22 specs and 6 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 22 SPECS · 6 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

2 / 4

SMARTPHONES

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APPLE

iPhone 15

$799

BEST VALUE

← TOP PICK

ASUS

ROG Phone 8 Pro

$1,199

BEST OVERALL

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The ROG Phone 8 Pro takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.7/10 — 0.1 ahead of the iPhone 15. Tightest race: value, just 0.5 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 6 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

PERF

CAME

DISP

BATT

SOFT

VALU

iPhone 15×3

ROG Phone 8 Pro×3

Apple iPhone 15BEST VALUE

Asus ROG Phone 8 ProBEST OVERALL

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPDisplay — ROG Phone 8 Pro leads by 1.6

TIGHTESTValue — only 0.5 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

IPHONE 158 PRO

PerformanceiROG Phone 8 Pro · +1.0

IPHONE 158.8

8 PRO9.8

CameraiiPhone 15 · +0.9

IPHONE 158.5

8 PRO7.6

DisplayiROG Phone 8 Pro · +1.6

IPHONE 157.8

8 PRO9.4

BatteryiROG Phone 8 Pro · +1.2

IPHONE 158.0

8 PRO9.2

SoftwareiiPhone 15 · +1.4

IPHONE 159.2

8 PRO7.8

ValueiiPhone 15 · +0.5

IPHONE 158.4

8 PRO7.9

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01iPhone 151.08BEST DEAL

02ROG Phone 8 Pro0.73

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

22 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

iPhone 15$7992W8.6

ROG Phone 8 Pro$1,19910W8.7

Battery CapacityMAHi

3,349 mAh

5,500 mAh← BEST +64%

Wired ChargingWi

20 W

65 W← BEST +225%

Wireless ChargingWiSAME

15 W

Main CameraMPi

48 MP

50 MP← BEST +4%

Ultra-Wide CameraMPi

12 MP

13 MP← BEST +8%

Telephotoi

None (2x in-sensor crop)

32MP 3x optical zoom

Front CameraMPi

12 MP

32 MP← BEST +167%

Max Videoi

4K@60fps

8K@24fps

Wi-Fii

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi 7

WeightGi

171 g← 24% lighter

225 g

Buildi

Aluminum frame, color-infused glass back

Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Water ResistanceiSAME

IP68

Display SizeINi

6.1 in

6.78 in← BEST +11%

Display Typei

OLED Super Retina XDR

LTPO AMOLED

Refresh RateHZi

60 Hz

165 Hz← BEST +175%

Peak BrightnessNITSi

2,000 nits

2,500 nits← BEST +25%

Chipseti

Apple A16 Bionic

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

RAMGBi

6 GB

24 GB← BEST +300%

AnTuTu Scorei

1,450,000

2,100,000← BEST +45%

Operating Systemi

iOS 17 (upgradable)

Android 14, ROG UI

OS Update SupportYRi

6 yr← BEST +200%

2 yr

Storage Optionsi

128/256/512GB

512GB/1TB

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS

THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

ROG Phone 8 ProASUS8.7

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · iPhone 15 (8.6)

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 · ROG Phone 8 Pro (0.7)

PRIORITY · DISPLAY

Best for display

ROG Phone 8 ProASUS9.4

DISPLAY WEIGHTEDCONF 90%

Best visible score in the display category group.

RUNNER-UP · iPhone 15 (7.8)

PRIORITY · SOFTWARE

Best for software

iPhone 15APPLE9.2

SOFTWARE WEIGHTEDCONF 88%

Best visible score in the software category group.

RUNNER-UP · ROG Phone 8 Pro (7.8)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#2APPLE0.0

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 →

#1ASUS0.0

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 OVERALLBest price →

Still deciding? The ROG Phone 8 Pro is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 8.7/10 · WINS 3 OF 6 CATEGORIES

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

The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is our overall pick, scoring 8.7/10 against 8.6/10 for the Apple iPhone 15 — a 1% edge. Current starting prices span $799–$1,199. The score weighs category-specific smartphones attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads overall with a 8.7 total score.
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro wins 10 comparable specs with a 48% 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…”

Asus ROG Phone 8 ProWINNER 8.7/10

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 better, Apple iPhone 15 or Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific smartphones specs, the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro scores highest overall (8.7/10, 0.1 points ahead of the Apple iPhone 15). 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 Apple iPhone 15 and Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro?

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

Is the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro better value than the Apple iPhone 15?

The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro starts around $1,199 and the Apple iPhone 15 around $799. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

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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