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ROG Phone 7 vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

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

Smartphone Battle
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Asus · 2023

ROG Phone 7

ROG Phone 7
90/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
Apple

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
89/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS ROG Phone 7 BETTER THAN Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?

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ROG Phone 7Winner 🏆
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORROG PhoneApple iPhoneLEADER
Refresh Rate165Hz120Hz165Hz
Battery Capacity6,000 mAh5,567 mAh+6,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging65WStandard65W Max
Main Camera Sensor50.1 MP50 MP50.1 MP
Screen Display Size6.78"6.9"6.9"
Chassis Weight239gN/A239g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy ROG Phone 7:
  • ✓760g lighter chassis (239g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓Larger 6,000 mAh battery capacity (+433 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50.1MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max:
  • ✓50MP 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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SpecificationROG Phone 7Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
1. Display & Screen🏆 ROG Phone 7 Wins Display
Screen Type & TechAM-OLEDAMOLED
Screen Size6.78"6.9"
Resolution & Density1080x2448 (395 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate165 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 ROG Phone 7 Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Apple A20 Pro
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 13iOS
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory16 GB LPDDR12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB2048 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 ROG Phone 7 Wins Camera
Primary Camera50.1 MP50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
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 Lens32 MP12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 ROG Phone 7 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions173 x 77 x 10.39 mmN/A
Weight239 gN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedNot certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 ROG Phone 7 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity6,000 mAh5,567 mAh
Wired Fast Charging65W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supportedNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-bandWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB C reversibleUSB Type-C
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

ROG Phone 7 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.3/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, ROG Phone 7 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy ROG Phone 7:
Higher overall BeastScore: 90.3 vs top rival 88.5 · Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+433 mAh more)
When to buy Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max:
Balanced specifications with Apple hardware design · Runs iOS with optimized security support
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: ROG Phone 7 vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

Which phone is better: ROG Phone 7 or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?

ROG Phone 7 leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.3/100 compared to Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (88.5/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 90.3 vs top rival 88.5 and Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+433 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between ROG Phone 7 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?

ROG Phone 7 is equipped with a 6.78-inch display and 6000 mAh battery, while Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display and 5567 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between ROG Phone 7 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?

In lab hardware evaluations, ROG Phone 7 scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 80/100.

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