Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 512GB
ASUS
70 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Foldable
Photography
Flagship
Battery Life
Rugged
Business
Budget
Compact
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 17 | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | LTPO AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 2500 nits |
| HDR | ✓★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 | — |
| Processor Model | A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 2 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 13 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 32 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 18 MP | 32 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 2x★ | — |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 3,692 mAh | 5,800 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 30W | 65W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | PD 3.0, QC 5.0 |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | — |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1★ |
| SIM | eSIM | eSIM, nano-SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | — |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 512GB
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.