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).

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 94
Battery 37
Portability 47
Value for money 70
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
  • 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)
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 3998 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
37
battery
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
79/100
2568709 AnTuTu
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100 -9.7%
2342433 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE by 9.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
$1099
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.