Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs ASUS ROG Phone 6

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

$1,299

12 GB RAM 256 GB

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ASUS ROG Phone 6

ASUS ROG Phone 6

$999

12 GB RAM 256 GB

iPhone 18 Pro MaxROG Phone 6
PriceUSD 1,299USD 999
Battery5391 mAh6000 mAh
Charging (W)N/A65
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
ChipsetApple A20 ProQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SM8475
Display6.9" • OLED • 120Hz6.78" • Samsung E4 AMOLED, 1 billion colors • 165Hz
Main Camera48MP50MP
Front Camera18MP12MP
OSiOS 27Android Android 12

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Key Differences

Only the differences that meaningfully separate these phones.

Price
USD 300 cheaper
vsiPhone 18 Pro MaxUSD 1,299
Battery
11% larger battery
vsiPhone 18 Pro Max5,391 mAh
Performance
Different chipsets
vsROG Phone 6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SM8475
Display
165 Hz refresh
vsiPhone 18 Pro Max120 Hz
Build
10 g lighter
vsiPhone 18 Pro Max249 g
Build
More compact thickness
vsROG Phone 610.3 mm
Camera
Higher-resolution front camera
vsROG Phone 612MP front

Best For

Where each phone stands out based on this comparison.

Best if you want

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

More compact
Thinner body8.75 mm
Higher-resolution front camera18MP front
Best if you want

ASUS ROG Phone 6

More hardware
Much lower purchase priceUSD 999
Larger battery6,000 mAh
Up to 165 Hz display6.78-inch
Lighter build239 g

What CompareTab says about Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs ASUS ROG Phone 6

ASUS ROG Phone 6 has the larger display than iPhone 18 Pro Max, with a 6000 mAh battery versus 5391 mAh and a 165 Hz display instead of 120 Hz. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, however, is thinner at 8.75 mm versus 10.3 mm and has higher quoted peak brightness at 3000 nits versus 1200 nits and a higher-resolution 18 MP front camera. The choice comes down to ROG Phone 6’s battery capacity and smoother display versus iPhone 18 Pro Max’s higher quoted peak brightness, thinner body, and higher-resolution front camera.