Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Price in UAE & Gulf

Side-by-side comparison of verified market prices, camera megapixels, battery life, display quality, and processor benchmark scores in UAE & Gulf.

โœ“ Head-to-Head Comparison: โ€ข PriceCR Hardware Benchmark Lab
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max design and comparison in UAE & Gulf

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

AED 3,499

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 70/100

Lowest verified at UAE Retail Stores

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Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro design and comparison in UAE & Gulf

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro

AED 5,099

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 92/100

Lowest verified at UAE Retail Stores

View Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Details →

โš–๏ธ Head-to-Head Verdict: Which is Better in UAE & Gulf?

In UAE & Gulf, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max starts from AED 3,499, saving approximately AED 1,600 over Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (AED 5,099). Choose Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max for superior price-to-performance, or Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro if you require its standout hardware advantages.

Why choose Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?

  • โœ“ More affordable by AED 1,600 (31% lower price)
  • โœ“ Powered by Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)

Why choose Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro?

  • โœ“ Smoother display refresh rate (185Hz vs 120Hz)
  • โœ“ Higher primary camera resolution (50MP vs 12MP)
  • โœ“ Higher selfie camera resolution (32MP vs 12MP)
  • โœ“ Lighter in-hand weight (227g vs 240g)

๐Ÿ† Crucial Feature Scores (NanoReview Benchmark)

Standardized 0โ€“100 evaluations across display, camera, performance, battery, and overall value.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (70/100) vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (92/100)
Display Quality & Touch Apple: 87 | Asus: 98
Camera & 4K Video Recording Apple: 78 | Asus: 86
CPU Multi-tasking & Speed Apple: 55 | Asus: 96
Gaming & 3D Graphics Stability Apple: 57 | Asus: 91
Battery Capacity & Fast Charge Apple: 55 | Asus: 85
Value for Money & Price Ratio Apple: 76 | Asus: 95

โœจ Which Phone Wins Your Use Case?

๐ŸŽฎ Best for High-FPS Gaming
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro

Scores 91/100 in sustained GPU gaming frame rate.

๐Ÿ“ธ Best for Photography & Video
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro

Scores 86/100 with higher resolution and low-light optical sensors.

โšก Battery & Fast Charging King
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro

Scores 85/100 for all-day runtime and high-wattage charging.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Best Price-to-Performance Value
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro

Scores 95/100 delivering maximum features per currency unit.

๐Ÿ“ก UAE 5G & 4G LTE Network Compatibility

Official network frequency check for e& (Etisalat) and du networks in the UAE.

e& (Etisalat) Full 5G Ready
5G Band n78 (3.5GHz) / 4G B3, B7, B20
du Full 5G Ready
5G Band n78 (3.5GHz) / 4G B3, B20
Virgin Mobile UAE Full 5G Ready
Operates on du 5G / 4G Infrastructure
UAE Warranty & TDRA Tip: Ensure units carry official TDRA approval to guarantee 1-year manufacturer warranty across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah authorized service centers.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Key Specifications Comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Starting Verified Price AED 3,499
at UAE Retail Stores Advantage
AED 5,099
at UAE Retail Stores
Display & Refresh Rate 6.7 inches (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio), Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak) 6.78 inches (17.22 cm), LTPO AMOLED, 185 Hz Advantage
Display Resolution 1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) 1080x2400 px (FHD+)
Processor / Chipset Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM & Internal Storage 6GB LPDDR4X RAM 16 GB RAM | 512 GB Storage
Rear Primary Camera Triple: 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1.9ยตm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS + 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, OIS + 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120หš (ultrawide), PDAF + TOF 3D LiDAR scanner 50 MP, f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 32 MP, f/2.4, Telephoto Camera , 13 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera Advantage
Front Selfie Camera 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" + SL 3D (biometrics/depth sensor) 32 MP, f/2.5, Wide Angle, Primary Camera Advantage
Battery & Fast Charging N/A 5800 mAh - 65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5
5G Network Support GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Operating System iOS iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18 Android v15
Build, Weight & Protection 240 g (8.47 oz), Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back (Gorilla Glass), surgical-grade stainless steel frame 227 grams, Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame, IP68/IP69K Advantage

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro

Which phone is better, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro?

Both Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro have distinct advantages in UAE & Gulf. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max starts from AED 3,499, whereas Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro starts from AED 5,099. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max offers better value for money by being AED 1,600 cheaper. Review the side-by-side camera, display, and battery specs table above to decide.

What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro in UAE & Gulf?

In UAE & Gulf, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is priced about AED 1,600 lower than Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro based on verified market listings tracked daily on PriceCR.

Which has a better camera and battery, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro?

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max features Triple: 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1.9ยตm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS + 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, OIS + 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120หš (ultrawide), PDAF + TOF 3D LiDAR scanner with a high-capacity battery. On the other hand, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro comes with 50 MP, f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 32 MP, f/2.4, Telephoto Camera , 13 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera and a 5800 mAh. Check the comparison table for sensor details.