Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition
Here you can compare Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition. Comparing Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max stands against Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is $1,299 and for Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition is $1,499. The details of both of these products were last updated on Jul 31, 2026.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 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) |
| OS | iOS v27 | Android v15 |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Battery | Li-ion Battery | 5800 mAh |
| Price | $1,299 | $1,499 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 87 / 100 | 98 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels Better Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB More RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB More Storage |
| CPU Clock Speed | 4.32 GHz Faster Clock Speed | |
| CPU Cores | Hexa Core | Octa Core More CPU Cores |
| Front Camera | 48 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP |
| Weight | 227 g Lighter | |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm Slimmer | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh Bigger Battery | |
| Unique Features | No No No | Fingerprint Sensor 3.5mm Audio Jack Reverse Charging |
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 | eSIM+eSIM SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 09, 2026 (Expected) | 2024, November 20 |
| 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 SAMSUNG Flexible AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.91 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 185 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.7% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 3,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10 | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Features | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits Peak Brightness, Supports Always-On Display, NTSC Color Gamut Coverage | |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 be/ax/ac/a/b/g/n Supports 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz WiFi |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC), Digital compass, Wi-Fi, Cellular, iBeacon micro-location | 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, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Face recognition, Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient-light sensor, AirTrigger |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |
| 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 | Dual Stereo Speakers, Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, (AI Gaming- X Sense, X Capture, AI Grabber), (AI Photography-AI Object Sense, AI HyperClarity, 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer, AI Portrait Video), (AI Daily Tools- AI Call Translator, AI Transcript, AI Wallpaper, AI Noise Cancellation, Sematic Search), Game Genie |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 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 | HDR, Panorama | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 120/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/60 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 120/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) 22mm, 1/3.2", 0.7µm |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | iOS v27 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | ROG UI | |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | Hexa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Adreno 830 |
| NPU | 3nm | |
| 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 |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 65W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes |
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