Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Apple iPhone 17
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Apple A19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6000mAh, 65W | 3692mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 18GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Apple A19 | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6000mAh, 65W | 3692mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 18GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Storm White | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 10, 2021 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹82,900 | ||
| Colors | Storm White | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | ||
| Launch | March 10, 2021 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹82,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Weight | 238 grams | 177 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorila Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 238 grams | 177 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorila Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | A19 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | A19 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, EIS, Filter, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Night mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, Portrait Mode, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night Mode, Optical Zoom, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | 3-axis EIS, Slow Motion, UHD | 3D (spatial) video, Cinematic Mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, EIS, Filter, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Night mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, Portrait Mode, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night Mode, Optical Zoom, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | 3-axis EIS, Slow Motion, UHD | 3D (spatial) video, Cinematic Mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | ROG UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Portrait Mode | 3D (spatial) Audio, Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | |||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 18 MP | ||
| Features | Portrait Mode | 3D (spatial) Audio, Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | |||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide |
Battery
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 3692 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 40 W | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 3692 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 18 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 18 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Rear Touch Sensors, Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Rear Touch Sensors, Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
