Head to head · October 2026
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro vs iPhone 16 in Jordan
A head-to-head spec comparison in JOD — below the table is a conditional take: who each phone suits and which trade-offs matter, rather than one verdict for everyone.
Spec differences between the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and the iPhone 16
The table uses published specs and the price status documented on each phone page (observed = from dated OpenSooq listings for new units, estimate = unverified). We have not tested either phone — a higher camera or battery number does not necessarily mean a better result.
| Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro549 JOD | iPhone 16549 JOD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (JOD) | 549 (estimate) | 549 (observed) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen3 | Apple A18 |
| Performance index | 88/100 | 89/100 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Base storage | 512GB+ | 128GB+ |
| Display | 6.78" LTPO AMOLED 1.5K | 6.1" OLED FHD+ |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Rear camera | 50+32+13 MP | 48+12 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 3,561 mAh |
| Rated charging power | 33 W | 20 W |
| Release period | January 2024 | August 2024 |
Who is the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro for, and who is the iPhone 16 for?
Price: about the same (JOD 549) — estimate/observed.
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen3 vs Apple A18 — practically the same tier on our index (88 and 89/100, derived from the chipset class, not from testing).
Display: Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro: LTPO AMOLED 1.5K, 165 Hz; iPhone 16: OLED FHD+, 60 Hz. Compare panel type and refresh rate for reading and scrolling; we have no measured brightness or colour results here.
Charging: rated power is 33 W vs 20 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Battery: the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has 1,939 mAh more capacity. Capacity is not measured endurance — display, chipset and usage change the outcome, and we have not measured either phone.
Camera: Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro 50+32+13 MP (3 lenses) vs iPhone 16 48+12 MP (2 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Platform: the iPhone 16 runs iOS and the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro runs Android — in practice the biggest difference: your apps, accessories and other devices (watch/laptop) decide more than any row in the table.
Who is it for? Same price (JOD 549) and a similar chipset tier — the decision comes down to rows in the table: display, battery capacity, camera setup and platform.
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen3 vs Apple A18 — practically the same tier on our index (88 and 89/100, derived from the chipset class, not from testing).
Display: Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro: LTPO AMOLED 1.5K, 165 Hz; iPhone 16: OLED FHD+, 60 Hz. Compare panel type and refresh rate for reading and scrolling; we have no measured brightness or colour results here.
Charging: rated power is 33 W vs 20 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Battery: the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has 1,939 mAh more capacity. Capacity is not measured endurance — display, chipset and usage change the outcome, and we have not measured either phone.
Camera: Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro 50+32+13 MP (3 lenses) vs iPhone 16 48+12 MP (2 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Platform: the iPhone 16 runs iOS and the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro runs Android — in practice the biggest difference: your apps, accessories and other devices (watch/laptop) decide more than any row in the table.
Who is it for? Same price (JOD 549) and a similar chipset tier — the decision comes down to rows in the table: display, battery capacity, camera setup and platform.
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Note: Observed price = a representative new-unit price from dated OpenSooq listings; estimate = unverified reference. Specs come from official announcements; we have not tested either phone.