Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition
Quick Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has better RAM than Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better resolution of 3200 x 1800 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 18 Pro Max
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition |
| RAM | 12 GB | 24 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP Quad | 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 179900 | Rs. 126990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 07, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is Rs. 179900. 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 18 Pro Max's 6.9 inch screen. Apple iPhone 18 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. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has 20.4:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition's larger 24 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's lower 12 GB RAM. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has more Internal Memory (1 TB) than Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition's 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has version v20 iOS Operating System where as Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has version 15 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 18 Pro Max | ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 07, 2026 (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, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 185 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.4:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.2% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | 1800nits (typical), 2200 nits peak brightness, HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 24 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v1.4 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | 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 | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient-light sensor, AirTrigger |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection | LPDDR5X RAM, Multi-Magnet Dual Stereo Speakers, Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, Esim Support |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.78 (Main) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 48 MP ƒ/1.78 (Telephoto) 12 MP | 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 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, LiDAR Scanner, Apple ProRAW, Burst mode | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v20 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | ROG UI | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Adreno 830 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | Yes |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 65W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | |