Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Comparison between Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Asus.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 17 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 17 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.8 | 9.7 |
| Camera | 8.7 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 9.6 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,000 nits
- against 2,500 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 388 ppi
- Weight
- 206 g
- against 227 g
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,800 mAh
- against 4,252 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,042,971
- against 2,381,751
- RAM Capacity
- 24 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 185 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A19 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 | 4.26 GHz | 4.32 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,381,751 | 3,042,971 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,781 Best value | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 9,553 | 10,059 Best value |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) | Octa-core processor with 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 | 12 GB | 24 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 5,868 | 6,718 Best value |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, White, Blue, Orange | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 71.9 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 150 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 206 g Best value | 227 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.4 % Best value | 88.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,252 mAh | 5,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 65 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W Best value | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits Best value | 2,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,206 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,622 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 720 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, Anti-reflective coating, Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs Level 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 10-Bit Panel, 165Hz, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | 3D face recognition, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 n28a, 5G NR n28b, 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 n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 3G UMTS B77, 3G UMTS B78, 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, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, 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 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 Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, DisplayPort output, UWB, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, VoLTE, VoNR, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,319 € | — |
| Model numbers | iPhone18,1, A3256, A3523, A3522, A3524 | AI2501-16G512G-BK, AI2501-24G1T-BK |
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