ASUS Zenfone 9 vs iPhone 13 Pro Max
45.8Performance49.5
49.3Display50.7
42.6Camera39
39.8Battery41.4
60Features89.3
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 99 spec wins — iPhone 13 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 13 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 50 to 46.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+4). ASUS Zenfone 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenfone 9
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 39
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 29% lower weight: 169 g vs 238 g
- 13% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 1,150,000
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 60
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,320 vs 1,800
- 23% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,650 vs 4,600
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.7 ″+14% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2778x1284 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi | 458 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,200 nits+9% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Apple A15 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000+13%Top 31% | 1,150,000Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800Top 40% | 2,320+29%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600Top 40% | 5,650+23%Top 26% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,352 mAh+1% |
| Wired charging | 30 W+11% | 27 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+29% | 238 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.7 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | Lightning |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | iOS 15 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |