Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs ASUS ROG Phone 9
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 2,568,709).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9900
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better camera (71/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (60/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2568709
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 233g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the ASUS ROG Phone 9, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 9 (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 3136217 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 9900 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 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 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and ASUS ROG Phone 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 18.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. ASUS ROG Phone 9 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 9 (71/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.