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ASUS ROG Phone 10 Pro Edition vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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ASUS ROG Phone 10 Pro Edition
· 2026

ASUS ROG Phone 10 Pro Edition

$1599
91.6/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
91.6
Benchmark
Performance95/100
Camera91/100
Battery98/100
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple · 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Max

$1499
92.8/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
92.8
Benchmark
Performance96/100
Camera94/100
Battery94/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy ASUS ROG Phone 10 Pro Edition:
  • ✓19g lighter chassis (230g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓Larger 6,000 mAh battery capacity (+433 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:
  • ✓$100 lower launch MSRP ($1499 vs $1599)
  • ✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationASUS ROG Phone 10 Pro EditioniPhone 18 Pro Max
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & TechLTPO AMOLEDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Screen Size6.82"6.9"
Resolution & Density2400x1080 (388 ppi)1320 x 2868 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate185 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness2,500 nits peak1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassCeramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On display
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceHexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsApple GPU (7-core graphics)
Operating SystemAndroid 16iOS 27
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory24 GB12GB LPDDR5X
Internal Storage1024GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashNVMe fast flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony LYT-70048 MP, f/1.5, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, OIS, Dual pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS (gen 2)
Telephoto Zoom32 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.448 MP (4x optical zoom), f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), OIS
Ultrawide Camera13 MP, f/2.248 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
LiDAR / DepthNoneTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth sensing & night portrait)
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRDolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps)ProRes RAWApple Log 2Spatial 3D video & stereo sound
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps1080p@120fpsgyro-EISDolby Vision HDR
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens32 MP, f/2.518 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions163.8 x 76.8 x 9 mm163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight230 g249 g (8.78 oz)
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass back
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP68IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity6,000 mAh5,567 mAh
Wired Fast Charging80W wired fast charging45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging15W wireless charging25W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)
Bluetooth5.4Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video out
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassFace ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesBlack, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Launch Price$1599$1,499 / €1,600
Editorial Lab Verdict

iPhone 18 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 92.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iPhone 18 Pro Max ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A20 Pro architecture and verified 94/100 camera rating.

When to buy ASUS ROG Phone 10 Pro Edition:
Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+433 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 80W vs max 45W
When to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:
Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 91.6 · Brighter screen: 3,000 nits peak vs 2,500 nits
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: ASUS ROG Phone 10 Pro Edition vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Which phone is better: ASUS ROG Phone 10 Pro Edition or iPhone 18 Pro Max?

iPhone 18 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 92.8/100 compared to ASUS ROG Phone 10 Pro Edition (91.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 91.6 and Brighter screen: 3,000 nits peak vs 2,500 nits.

What are the primary battery and display differences between ASUS ROG Phone 10 Pro Edition and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

ASUS ROG Phone 10 Pro Edition is equipped with a 6.82-inch display and 6000 mAh battery, while iPhone 18 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display and 5567 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between ASUS ROG Phone 10 Pro Edition and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

In lab hardware evaluations, ASUS ROG Phone 10 Pro Edition scores 91/100 in camera performance, while iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 94/100.

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