Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | Apple A19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 165Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+13MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6000mAh, 65W | 3692mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 18GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery and Software | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Storm White | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 05, 2022 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 13, 2022 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹94,999 | ₹82,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 165 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 | 20.4:9 | 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 | 239 grams | 177 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | OTG, USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | Display Port, USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IPX4 (Splash Resistance) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Snapdragon Sound, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | A19 | ||
| CPU | Quad-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Camera Resolution | 50 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, DIS, HDR, Macro Mode, Panorama, RAW | Advanced red-eye correction, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG, Lens correction (Fusion Ultra Wide), Macro Mode, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Optical Zoom, Panoramic, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Slow Motion, Smart HDR 5, Spatial photos, True Tone Flash, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Pro Video Mode | 3D (spatial) video, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Audio Mix, Audio zoom, Cinematic mode, Continuous autofocus video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Capture up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps, Dual Video, HDR, Macro Video Recording, Night mode Time lapse, Playback zoom, QuickTake video, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video, Time-lapse Video, True Tone flash, Wind noise reduction |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | ROG UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Agent Siri, AI Image Enhancer, AI Translation, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate, Visual Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Animoji and Memoji, Audio Mix, Auto Focus, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Dual Capture, Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Lens correction, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Night mode Time lapse, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, QuickTake video up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision, Retina Flash, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Smart HDR 5, Stereo Sound Recording, Tap to zoom and rotate, Time-lapse, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Ultra-stabilised video, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Wind noise reduction | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K 60/30fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dual Video, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide |
Battery
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro
| 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 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, 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), GNSS, GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | Beidou, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
