Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 68/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,568,709 vs 2,342,433); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 2568709 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 7192
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 206g vs 225g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 34/100)
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 11 points higher (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (66/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| 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 | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE by 9.7% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (94/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (66/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.