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iPhone 17 vs ROG Phone 8

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Apple iPhone 17 512GB

Apple iPhone 17 512GB

AED 3,999

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Asus ROG Phone 8 256GB

Asus ROG Phone 8 256GB

AED 3,500

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Best Battery

ROG Phone 8

Our Verdict

iPhone 17 vs ROG Phone 8

The iPhone 17 512GB wins overall due to its superior camera system with dual 48MP lenses, advanced computational photography, and the powerful A19 chipset delivering consistent flagship performance across all tasks. Professional photographers and content creators should choose the iPhone 17 512GB for its exceptional 48MP f/1.6 main camera with sensor-shift OIS, superior image processing, and seamless integration with Apple's creative ecosystem. The Asus ROG Phone 8 256GB is ideal for mobile gamers and power users who prioritize the larger 6.78-inch display, massive 5500mAh battery delivering 14+ hours, and high-performance octa-core Snapdragon processor with gaming optimizations. In India, the Asus ROG Phone 8 256GB offers significantly better value at 69999 rupees versus 99900 rupees, providing 30GB more storage capacity, larger battery, and gaming-focused features at 30 percent lower cost, though the iPhone excels in photography quality.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
iPhone 17
ROG Phone 8
OS
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.4
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Chipset
Apple A19 (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Screen Size
6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
- International model - 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS 32 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm - SEA/China/India model - 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro)
Storage
512
256
Battery
3692 mAh mAh
5500 mAh mAh
Charging
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 39 min - International 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS - India 15W wireless (Qi) 10W reverse wired
NFC
Yes
Yes
5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Weight
177 g (6.24 oz)
225 g (7.94 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketiPhone 17ROG Phone 8Difference
UAEAED 3,999AED 3,500ROG Phone 8 saves AED 499
India₹ 99,900₹ 69,999ROG Phone 8 saves ₹ 29,901

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