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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs ASUS Zenfone 9

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

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· 2024

iPhone 16 Pro Max

$1199

80.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

80.0

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera85/100

Battery78/100

· 2022

ASUS Zenfone 9

$699

80.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

80.0

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera88/100

Battery70/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy iPhone 16 Pro Max:

✓Larger 4,685 mAh battery capacity (+385 mAh more capacity)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy ASUS Zenfone 9:

✓58g lighter chassis (169g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$500 lower launch MSRP ($699 vs $1199)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	iPhone 16 Pro Max	ASUS Zenfone 9
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.9"	5.9"
Resolution & Density	2868x1320 (460 ppi)	2400x1080 (445 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,000 nits peak	1,100 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	iOS 18	Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.78, OIS, Sony IMX903	50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony IMX766
Telephoto Zoom	12 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.8, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	48 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/1.9	12 MP, f/2.45
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm	146.5 x 68.1 x 9.1 mm
Weight	227 g	169 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,685 mAh	4,300 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	27W wired fast charging	30W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	25W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.3	5.2
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.0	USB-C 3.1
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$1199	$699

Editorial Lab Verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 80.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iPhone 16 Pro Max ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 85/100 camera rating.

When to buy iPhone 16 Pro Max:

Larger battery capacity: 4,685 mAh (+385 mAh more) · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

When to buy ASUS Zenfone 9:

Lighter body: 169g (58g lighter in hand) · Lower launch price: $699 (save $500)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: iPhone 16 Pro Max vs ASUS Zenfone 9

Which phone is better: iPhone 16 Pro Max or ASUS Zenfone 9?

iPhone 16 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 80.0/100 compared to ASUS Zenfone 9 (80.0/100), driven by advantages in Larger battery capacity: 4,685 mAh (+385 mAh more) and Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system).

What are the primary battery and display differences between iPhone 16 Pro Max and ASUS Zenfone 9?

iPhone 16 Pro Max is equipped with a 6.9-inch display and 4685 mAh battery, while ASUS Zenfone 9 features a 5.9-inch display and 4300 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between iPhone 16 Pro Max and ASUS Zenfone 9?

In lab hardware evaluations, iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 85/100 in camera performance, while ASUS Zenfone 9 scores 88/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

iPhone 16 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 80.0/100

Frequently Asked Questions: iPhone 16 Pro Max vs ASUS Zenfone 9

Which phone is better: iPhone 16 Pro Max or ASUS Zenfone 9?

What are the primary battery and display differences between iPhone 16 Pro Max and ASUS Zenfone 9?

How do the camera capabilities compare between iPhone 16 Pro Max and ASUS Zenfone 9?

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