Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,568,709 vs 1,754,213); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.8mm vs 10.3mm).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Higher AnTuTu: 2568709 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 5311
- Lighter: 233g vs 239g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 1754213 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1080x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 46.4% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
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In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (71/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.