Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1299 and $1399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 63/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 1,899,814); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is thinner (8.8mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1899814
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 5311
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1399
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (27/100 vs 20/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 239g vs 249g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (27/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 1899814 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2448x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| 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 / 2TB | 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 13 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1399 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (71/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (27/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.