Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 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 2,342,433).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 2568709 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 7192
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 224g vs 233g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, 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 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 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 Zenfone 11 Ultra (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| 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 | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra by 9.7% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 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 Zenfone 11 Ultra (71/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max edges out the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 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 Zenfone 11 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.