Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A19 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 165Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+13MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5500mAh, 65W | 3998mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | ||
| 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 | Phantom Black | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 09, 2024 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 18, 2024 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹94,999 | ₹1,34,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro
| 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 | 2400 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 388 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2500 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro
| Weight | 225 grams | 204 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Ceramic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | Display Port, USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield 2 |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A19 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Pro mode | Action Mode, Audio Zoom, Burst Shooting, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Night mode, Panorama Pro Mode, Portrait mode, RAW, Slow Motion, Time-lapse, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (depth) | ||
| Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Apple ProRAW, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Macro Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | ROG UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Generative Wallpapers, AI Noise Suppresion | AI Camera, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | 120fps Slo-mo, 3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30/60fps | Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 3998 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano SIM, dual Standby) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou(B1/B2a), BeiDou(B1i + B1c + B2a), Galileo(E1/E5a), GLONASS (L1), GNSS GPS(L1/L5), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC, NavIC (L5), QZSS(L1/L5) | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
