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iPhone 18 Pro Max vs ASUS ROG Phone 10 Pro Edition

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

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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
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

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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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
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

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro MaxASUS ROG Phone 10 Pro Edition
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & TechLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby VisionLTPO AMOLED
Screen Size6.9"6.82"
Resolution & Density1320 x 2868 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)2400x1080 (388 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion185 Hz ProMotion
Brightness1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)2,500 nits peak
Screen ProtectionCeramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On displayScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorApple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)High performance SoC
CPU CoresHexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)Multi-core high performance
GPU GraphicsApple GPU (7-core graphics)Integrated Graphics
Operating SystemiOS 27Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12GB LPDDR5X24 GB
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB1024GB
Storage SpeedNVMe fast flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera48 MP, f/1.5, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, OIS, Dual pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS (gen 2)50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony LYT-700
Telephoto Zoom48 MP (4x optical zoom), f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), OIS32 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4
Ultrawide Camera48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)13 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / DepthTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth sensing & night portrait)None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRDolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps)ProRes RAWApple Log 2Spatial 3D video & stereo sound
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps1080p@120fpsgyro-EISDolby Vision HDR
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)32 MP, f/2.5
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)163.8 x 76.8 x 9 mm
Weight249 g (8.78 oz)230 g
Build MaterialsGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass backGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity5,567 mAh6,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging45W wired fast charging80W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging25W wireless charging15W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE5.4
USB Port & SpeedUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video outUSB-C 3.2
NFCYes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsFace ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satelliteEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsBlack, Silver, Glacier, BurgundyStandard finishes
Launch Price$1,499 / €1,600$1599
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 iPhone 18 Pro Max:
Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 91.6 · Brighter screen: 3,000 nits peak vs 2,500 nits
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
Quick Answers

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

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

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 iPhone 18 Pro Max and ASUS ROG Phone 10 Pro Edition?

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

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

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

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