ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Overview

Rank

#1

#3

Rating

★★★★☆ Good

★★★★☆ Good

Price

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Specifications Comparison

Processor

Snapdragon 8 Elite

Apple A19 Pro

Display

6.78" 185Hz AMOLED

6.9" 120Hz ProMotion OLED

RAM

24GB LPDDR5X

12GB

Battery

5800mAh, IP68

4900mAh

Pros & Cons Comparison

Pros

• #1 on Tom's Guide and TechRadar
• Snapdragon 8 Elite with 185Hz AMOLED
• AeroActive Cooler X for sustained performance
• AirTrigger ultrasonic shoulder buttons

• #3 on Tom's Guide and TechRadar
• A19 Pro with vapor chamber cooling
• Hardware ray tracing support
• Best iOS gaming ecosystem with iOS 26

Cons

• Bulky gamer aesthetic may not suit everyone
• Premium price at $1199

• No gaming triggers or accessories
• Premium Apple pricing