Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 560,000
71/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 347,499 against PKR 560,000.
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Asus
PKR 347,499
95/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedAsus ROG Phone 9 Pro takes it by 24.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro costs PKR 212,501 less.
- Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro packs a 233 mAh larger battery.
- Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro charges 5W faster.
- Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro offers 12 GB more RAM.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,024 GB more storage.
- Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 560,000 | PKR 347,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 18, 2026 | November 19, 2024 |
| Dimensions | 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm | 163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 249 g | 227 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) | IP68 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 inches Better | 6.78 in |
| Resolution | 2868 × 1320 pixels Better | 1080 × 2400 pixels (~386 ppi) |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, up to 185Hz |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 front | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) | Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz + 3×2.8 GHz + 4×2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators | Adreno 830 |
| Operating system | iOS 27 | Android 15 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 16 GB / 24 GB Better |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better | 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0 |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48MP Pro Fusion camera system | 50 MP wide + 13 MP ultra-wide + 32 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom, OIS) Better |
| Selfie camera | 18MP Center Stage camera | 32 MP wide Better |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 5800 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger | 65W wired, (wireless not officially supported) Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) | Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 dust/water resistant) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes, with reader mode | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG support |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro?
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro at PKR 347,499. That makes Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro cheaper by PKR 212,501. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro?
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro?
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max carries a 5567 mAh cell and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro a 5800 mAh cell, with 60W and 65W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro?
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro while Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite.
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