Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

Overview

Rank

#3

#1

Rating

★★★★☆ Good

★★★★☆ Good

Price

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Specifications Comparison

Processor

Apple A19 Pro

Snapdragon 8 Elite

Display

6.9" 120Hz ProMotion OLED

6.78" 185Hz AMOLED

RAM

12GB

24GB LPDDR5X

Battery

4900mAh

5800mAh, IP68

Pros & Cons Comparison

Pros

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

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

Cons

• No gaming triggers or accessories
• Premium Apple pricing

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