Apple iPhone 17 vs ASUS ROG Phone 9
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 227g).
Apple iPhone 17
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3100
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 177g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Better camera (49/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 33/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 88/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (54/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the ASUS ROG Phone 9, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3136217 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9900 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and ASUS ROG Phone 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Apple iPhone 17 by 31.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 17 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (67/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (73/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.