ASUS
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 256GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 256GB
88
/ 100
From $1,279
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins by 8
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ OLED · IP68
96
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 256GB lands at 88 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 96. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 256GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- ✓A19 Pro chip
- ✓Up to 39 hours video playback
- ✓Up to 2 TB storage
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 256GB 88
vs 96 iPhone 17 Pro Max
Score breakdown
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 256GB
88 cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 88
battery 84
display 88
design 86
iPhone 17 Pro Max
96 cpu 98
gpu 96
camera 95
battery 92
display 95
design 95
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 256GB | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A19 Pro chip |
| Storage | 256GB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Display | — | 6.9″ OLED, 2868×1320 at 460 ppi |
| Battery (video) | — | Up to 39 hours |
| Charging | — | 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W |
| OS | — | iOS 26 |
| Weight | — | 233 g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) |
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 256GB
Pros
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- +A19 Pro chip
- +Up to 39 hours video playback
- +Up to 2 TB storage
Cons
- −Premium price
- −Weighs 233 g
- −Wired charging requires 40W+ adapter
FAQ: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 256GB vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 256GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,279, ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 256GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.