Asus ROG vs iPhone 18 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
Asus ROG edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Asus ROG
iPhone 18 Pro
Asus ROG wins 3 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsiPhone 18 Pro9497
- Camerafrom specsAsus ROG8280
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieAsus ROG8876
- Batteryfrom specsAsus ROG8343
- Displayfrom specsTie8888
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Asus ROG has the bigger battery5,500 mAh vs 4,288 mAh
- Asus ROG has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- Asus ROG has the bigger screen6.78" vs 6.3"
- Asus ROG has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 18 MP
- Asus ROG has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- iPhone 18 Pro has the faster chipApple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- iPhone 18 Pro can text for help by satelliteYes vs No
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Asus ROG wins — BeastScore 89.0/100
The Asus ROG is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,500 mAh vs 4,288 mAh) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP). The iPhone 18 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its faster chip (Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3).
Larger battery: 5,500 mAh vs 4,288 mAh · More RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Common questions
Which is better: Asus ROG or iPhone 18 Pro?
The Asus ROG is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,500 mAh vs 4,288 mAh) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP). The iPhone 18 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its faster chip (Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3). BeastScore: Asus ROG 89.0/100, iPhone 18 Pro 88.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Asus ROG and iPhone 18 Pro?
Asus ROG has a 6.78-inch display and 5500 mAh battery. iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4288 mAh battery.
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