Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition
Quick Comparison
In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has better resolution of 2868 x 1320 than Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Name | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition |
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.78 in |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Camera | 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple | 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 169990 | Rs. 126990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is Rs. 169990. The launch Date of the second phone is November 19, 2024. The Expected cost of Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition is Rs. 126990.
Display comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has screen size of 6.78 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max's 6.9 inch screen. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has OLED Screen type where as Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Asus's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.4% than Asus's phone ~ 88.2%. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has 20.4:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has more Internal Memory (1 TB) than Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition's 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max's 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max's 24 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has version 19 iOS Operating System where as Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has version 15 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 17 Pro Max | ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September, 2025 (Expected) | November 19, 2024 |
| In The Box | Clear Case/ Aero Case, AeroActive Cooler X Pro, USB-C to USB-C cable (120 cm), Ejector pin (SIM tray needle), USB power adapter (65-Watt), Documentation (user guide, warranty card) | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Phantom Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 185 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.4:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.4% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dynamic Island, Always-On display, ProMotion technology | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 24 GB | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v1.4 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC | GNSS support GPS(L1/L5), Glonass(L1), Galileo(E1/E5a), BeiDou(B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS(L1/L5) and NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient-light sensor, AirTrigger |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP69 | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | LPDDR5X RAM, Multi-Magnet Dual Stereo Speakers, Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, Esim Support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS, Sony Lytia 700 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony Lytia 700 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 5x Optical Zoom In, 2x Optical Zoom Out; 10x Optical Zoom Range, Digital Zoom Up To 25x, Camera Control, Customisable Default Lens (Fusion), Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, Adaptive True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart Hdr 5,next-generation Portraits With Focus And Depth Control, Portrait Lighting With Six Effects, Night Mode, Night Mode Portraits Enabled By Lidar Scanner, Panorama (Up To 63mp), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial Photos, 48mp Macro Photography,apple Proraw,wide Color Capture For Photos And Live Photos,lens Correction (Ultra Wide),advanced Red-eye Correction,auto Image Stabilisation,burst Mode,photo Geotagging,image Formats Captured: Heif, Jpeg And Dng | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 120 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v19 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | ROG UI | |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor | |
| Core Details | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback | Yes |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | Li-ion Battery | 5800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 65W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Video Playback Time | 105 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 33 hours | |