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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB) vs Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate X Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB) 20Points
6.7"
OLED

1290x2796

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4441
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate Compare Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max X
6.78"
AMOLED

1080x2448

64
MP

24mp

18GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB)} 20 Advantages Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB) vs ROG Phone 5 Ultimate} 11 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
+3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)30%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 3.1
+221 grams (7.74 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs239 grams (8.37 ounces)
+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)20%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Titanium frame, glass front and backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum frame, glass front/back
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage
Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+1290x2796 pixels36%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2448 pixels
+460 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.28" inches35%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.73" inches
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs5G SA/NSA
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.2 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
8GB LPDDR5vs+18GB LPDDR5125%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
120Hzvs+144Hz20%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.7"vs+6.78"1%
Larger screen
(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP13%
Higher resolution main camera
(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MPvs+(front) 24MP93%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
4441 mAhvs+6000 mAh35%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
27Wvs+65W141%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

28 Common items in both devices
512GB (482GB available) / 512GB (475GB available)
Dolby Vision/HDR10 / HDR10+
1 billion
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB)Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
 
ModeliPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB)ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Other model namesiPhone 15 Pro Max (A2849, A3105, A3106, A3108)ROG Phone 5 Ultimate ZS673KS-18G512G-WH2, 1B059EU, 1B063IN
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleAsus
Release date9/22/2023, Announced: 9/12/20236/7/2021, Announced: 3/10/2021
Depth8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)76.7 x 159.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)77 x 173 millimeters (3.03 x 6.81 in)
Weight221 grams (7.74 ounces)239 grams (8.37 ounces)
Build, materialsTitanium frame, glass front and backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB)Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Display typeSuper Retina XDR OLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.78" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1290x2796 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2448 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)460 PPI395 PPI
Colors1 billion1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate120Hz144Hz
Display features1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Always-On Display
Oleophobic coating screen
True-tone
Wide color gamut
800nits[typ]
HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB)Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
System versioniOS 17Android 11
Firmware updateiOS 18Android 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredROG UI

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB)Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Chipset64bit: Apple A17 Pro (3nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core)
4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU Pro (6-core)Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1487226 (v10)
Geekbench: 7237 (v6.0)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB)Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
RAM memory8GB LPDDR518GB LPDDR5
Internal storage512GB (482GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
512GB (475GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB)Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 ()
mmWave ()
SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB)Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
12MP periscope telephoto f/2.8120mm1.12µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF
0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner
(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.411mm125°
5MP macro f/2.0
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.28" inches1/1.73" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)
10-bit HDR
ProRes RAW
Cinematic mode
4K@30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
720p@480fps
Sony IMX686 sensor

📸 Front camera

iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB)Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
24 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB)Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dirac HD
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB)Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB)Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB)Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4441 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging
4.5W Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
65W Wired fast charging
10W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 5
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB)Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black titanium, White titanium, Blue titanium, Natural titanium
• Apple Pay
• Face ID
• MagSafe
• Colors: Storm White
• AirTrigger 5: physical gaming triggers
• Aero case
• AeroActive Cooler 5
• LED display on the back with notifications and animations

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB)Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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