iPhone 17 Pro vs ROG Phone 9

The iPhone 17 Pro wins overall due to its superior camera system with 48MP periscope telephoto featuring 4x optical zoom and 3D LiDAR, delivering unmatched computational photography that the ROG Phone 9's 50MP single lens cannot match. Photographers, content creators, and Apple ecosystem users should choose the iPhone 17 Pro for its advanced imaging capabilities, iOS 26 integration, and premium build quality despite the higher price. Mobile gamers and power users should buy the Asus ROG Phone 9, which offers a larger 6.78-inch display, superior 65W wired charging reaching full battery in 46 minutes, bigger 5800mAh battery for 16:41 hours active use, and the powerful Snapdragon processor. In India, the ROG Phone 9 delivers exceptional value at ₹79999 with double the storage and superior battery life, while the iPhone at ₹159900 justifies its cost only for serious photographers who need the advanced triple camera and LiDAR system.