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Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) vs ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)

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Quick verdict

  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) is better for coding and multitasking.
  • Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) leads on performance.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) leads on memory and storage.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) leads on display.
  • Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) leads on battery and build.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) offers better overall value (1.7 points per ₹10,000).
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) has the higher Comparezi Score (53.3).
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) is the cheaper option at ₹3,09,990.

Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Performance Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080)
Memory and storage ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)
Display ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)
Battery and build Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080)
Value ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)

Specifications side by side

Spec
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080)
ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)
Overview
Type
Gaming
Gaming
Operating system
Windows
Windows
OS edition
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Office included
MS Office
Microsoft Office Home 2024 + Microsoft 365 Basic (1 year)
Model number
PHN16-I71
G615LP
Launched
—
2026
Performance
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Processor brand
Intel
Intel
CPU cores
24
24
NPU (AI) performance
13 TOPS
13 TOPS
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
Dedicated graphics
Yes
Yes
Graphics memory
16 GB (better)
8 GB
Memory and storage
RAM
16 GB
32 GB (better)
RAM type
DDR5
DDR5-5600
RAM upgradeable
Yes
Yes
Storage
1 TB
1 TB
Storage type
PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Display
Display size
16"
16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600
2560 x 1600
Display panel
IPS
IPS
Refresh rate
240 Hz
300 Hz (better)
Peak brightness
—
500 nits
Battery and build
Battery
92 Wh (better)
90 Wh
Charger
330 W
280 W
Weight
2.7 kg
2.65 kg (better)
Thickness
26.75 mm (better)
30.8 mm
Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Colours
Black
Eclipse Gray
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i)
Wi-Fi 7
Ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI 2.1, Killer Ethernet E3100G
3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / power delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
Warranty
1 year
1 year

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Price and availability

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Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080)

₹4,02,999

ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)

₹3,09,990

Pros and cons

Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080)

  • Pro: 92 Wh battery, larger than 83% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 240 Hz display, a higher refresh rate than 76% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: RAM can be upgraded later
  • Con: Heavier than 90% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (2.7 kg)

ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)

  • Pro: 300 Hz display, a higher refresh rate than 92% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: RAM can be upgraded later
  • Con: Heavier than 87% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (2.65 kg)
  • Con: Thicker than 95% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (30.8 mm)

Which should you buy?

ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (53.3).

ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) also gives the most score per rupee, so there is no trade-off between quality and price here.

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