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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Asus ROG Phone 8 Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
9.0 / 10
Compass Score
From 51 critic reviews
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Asus ROG Phone 8
Asus
Asus ROG Phone 8
8.4 / 10
Compass Score
From 30 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Feels like last year’s model with a premium, but excels in display brightness and battery life.

+
Good
+ Stunning display
+ Dynamic Island feature
+ Powerful A16 chip
+ Long battery life
+ Excellent camera quality
−
Not
− High price
− Hefty and bulky
− No major design change
− eSIM only in US
− Lacks Wi-Fi 6E

ROG Phone 8

A powerful device that blends gaming prowess with everyday functionality but comes with a high price point.

+
Good
+ Top-tier performance
+ Bright display
+ IP68 certified
+ Improved camera setup
+ Air Trigger controls
−
Not
− High price point
− Audio downgraded
− Slightly bulkier
− Limited software updates
− Lacks microSD slot
Spec data

How they compare

Choosing the cheaper iPhone 14 Pro Max means giving up most on: Weight

iPhone 14 Pro Max
ROG Phone 8
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
OS
iOS
OS
Android
Processor
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Hexa-core
Processor
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) Octa-core
Camera zoom
6×
Camera zoom
—
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
65W
Wireless charging
15W
Wireless charging
15W
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
225g (7.9 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

iPhone 14 Pro Max
ROG Phone 8
DxOMark v5
146
photo 143 · video 149
DxOMark v5
—
AnTuTu v10
—
AnTuTu v10
—
GSMArena endurance
—
GSMArena endurance
—
iFixit repairability
—
iFixit repairability
—
Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
iPhone 14 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
ROG Phone 8
6.4" × 3"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 14 Pro Max
0.3"
ROG Phone 8
0.4"
Height
6.3" (160.7 mm)
Height
6.4" (163.8 mm)
Width
3.1" (77.6 mm)
Width
3" (76.8 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.9 mm)
Depth
0.4" (8.9 mm)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
225g (7.9 oz)
Screen
6.7"
Screen
6.78"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

iPhone 14 Pro Max vs ROG Phone 8: FAQ

Which is better, the iPhone 14 Pro Max or ROG Phone 8?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 14 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 8.4 for the ROG Phone 8. That 0.6-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Should I buy the iPhone 14 Pro Max or the ROG Phone 8?
Our critics' take on the iPhone 14 Pro Max: "Feels like last year’s model with a premium, but excels in display brightness and battery life." On the ROG Phone 8: "A powerful device that blends gaming prowess with everyday functionality but comes with a high price point." Both phones have clear strengths in different areas; scroll through the comparison above to see which trade-offs align with your priorities.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated October 2026. Suggest a correction →