ASUS Zenfone 9 vs iPhone 14 Pro Max
45.8Performance53.6
49.3Display57.6
42.6Camera47.7
39.8Battery54
60Features89.3
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 99 spec wins — iPhone 14 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 14 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 56.9 to 46.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and battery (+14). 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
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 30% lower weight: 169 g vs 240 g
- 11% higher Wired charging: 30 W vs 27 W
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 46
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 60
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.7 ″+14% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1290x2796 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi | 460 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 2,000 nits+82% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Apple A16 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000+6%Top 31% | 1,230,000Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800Top 40% | 2,540+41%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600Top 40% | 6,400+39%Top 23% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.78 |
| 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 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,323 mAh+1% |
| Wired charging | 30 W+11% | 27 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+30% | 240 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.9 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | Lightning |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | iOS 16 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |