Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Asus Rog Phone 9 Pro Edition
Comparison between Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Asus Rog Phone 9 Pro Edition: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Asus.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Rog Phone 9 Pro Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.3 | 9.8 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 6.6 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 388 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 92 %
- against 88 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 8.9 mm
Asus Rog Phone 9 Pro Edition, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,800 mAh
- against 4,685 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,073,451
- against 1,740,422
- RAM Capacity
- 24 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Rog Phone 9 Pro Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.05 GHz | 4.32 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,740,422 | 3,073,451 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,681 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 9,012 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz) | 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L+ and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 24 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,731 | — |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Rog Phone 9 Pro Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Silver, Bronze, Titanium | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 163 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 227 g |
| Usable Surface | 92 % Best value | 88 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Titanium Best value | Aluminium Alloy, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Rog Phone 9 Pro Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,685 mAh | 5,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 65 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | 48 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Rog Phone 9 Pro Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,868 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 720 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Oleophobic Coating, LTPO | Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, 120Hz, 165Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Rog Phone 9 Pro Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Rog Phone 9 Pro Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Rog Phone 9 Pro Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 26 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | — |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Rog Phone 9 Pro Edition |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, GPS, Galileo, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, VoWiFi, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, Tethering, OTA Sync, Infrared, DisplayPort output, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, DLNA, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | — |
| SAR American Head | 1.01 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.15 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.22 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.45 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Rog Phone 9 Pro Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Rog Phone 9 Pro Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,469 € | — |
| Model numbers | A3296, A3084, A3295, A3297, iPhone17,2 | — |
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