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iPhone 18 Pro vs ASUS ROG Phone 9

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

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Apple · 2026

iPhone 18 Pro

$1299

88.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

88.5

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera92/100

Battery80/100

· 2024

ASUS ROG Phone 9

$1099

89.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

89.5

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery94/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy iPhone 18 Pro:

✓16g lighter chassis (211g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.3" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy ASUS ROG Phone 9:

✓$200 lower launch MSRP ($1099 vs $1299)
✓Larger 5,800 mAh battery capacity (+1,512 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	iPhone 18 Pro	ASUS ROG Phone 9
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	6.3"	6.78"
Resolution & Density	1206 x 2622 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)	2400x1080 (388 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	185 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)	2,500 nits peak
Screen Protection	Ceramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On display	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Hexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Apple GPU (7-core graphics)	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	iOS 27	Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12GB LPDDR5X	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	NVMe fast flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	48 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 Zoom	48 MP (4x optical zoom), f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), OIS	32 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4
Ultrawide Camera	48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)	13 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	TOF 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 Lens	18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)	32 MP, f/2.5
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)	163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight	211 g (7.44 oz)	227 g
Build Materials	Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass back	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,288 mAh	5,800 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W wired fast charging	65W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	25W wireless charging	15W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE	5.4
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video out	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Face ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$1,299 / €1,450	$1099

Editorial Lab Verdict

ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, ASUS ROG Phone 9 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy iPhone 18 Pro:

Brighter screen: 3,000 nits peak vs 2,500 nits · Lighter body: 211g (16g lighter in hand)

When to buy ASUS ROG Phone 9:

Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 88.5 · Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+1,512 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: iPhone 18 Pro vs ASUS ROG Phone 9

Which phone is better: iPhone 18 Pro or ASUS ROG Phone 9?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.5/100 compared to iPhone 18 Pro (88.5/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 88.5 and Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+1,512 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between iPhone 18 Pro and ASUS ROG Phone 9?

iPhone 18 Pro is equipped with a 6.3-inch display and 4288 mAh battery, while ASUS ROG Phone 9 features a 6.78-inch display and 5800 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between iPhone 18 Pro and ASUS ROG Phone 9?

In lab hardware evaluations, iPhone 18 Pro scores 92/100 in camera performance, while ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 91/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions: iPhone 18 Pro vs ASUS ROG Phone 9

Which phone is better: iPhone 18 Pro or ASUS ROG Phone 9?

What are the primary battery and display differences between iPhone 18 Pro and ASUS ROG Phone 9?

How do the camera capabilities compare between iPhone 18 Pro and ASUS ROG Phone 9?

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