Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro ($1,199) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $1,199 |
| Weight | 228g | 225g |
| Chip | A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz OLED | 6.78" 165Hz |
| Camera | 48MP Triple | — |
| Battery | 4,682mAh | 6500mAh |
| Storage | 256GB–2TB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | — |
| Charging | — | 65W |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Best-in-class A19 Pro performance
- Exceptional ProRes video
- Dynamic Island 2.0
- Aerospace-grade aluminum frame
- Longest supported lifespan
- Highest price in lineup
- Lost titanium vs iPhone 16 Pro
- Large form factor
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 165Hz display
- Air triggers
- Massive battery
- Heavy
- Garish aesthetic
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better value at $1,199. If weight matters most, ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro carries lighter at 225g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.