Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Ulefone RugKing

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Ulefone RugKing

Common Features

  • Both products have an IP68 Ingress Protection rating.
  • Neither product can be folded.
  • Both products have a touch screen.
  • Both products support LTE connectivity.
  • Both products support 64-bit computing.
  • Both products have integrated graphics.
  • Both products use big.LITTLE technology.
  • Both products have TrustZone security.
  • Both products have a dual-lens or multi-lens main camera.
  • Both products have a CMOS sensor.
  • Both products have continuous autofocus when recording movies.
  • Both products have phase-detection autofocus for photos.
  • Both products support slow-motion video recording.
  • Both products have a built-in HDR mode.
  • Both products have manual exposure controls.
  • Both products have a flash.
  • Both products support fast charging.
  • Both products have a battery level indicator.
  • Both products have a rechargeable battery.
  • Both products have USB Type-C connectivity.
  • Both products have NFC functionality.
  • Both products have a gyroscope.
  • Both products have GPS.
  • Both products have a compass.
  • Both products have a video light.
  • Neither product has sapphire glass on the display.
  • Neither product has a curved display.
  • Neither product has an e-paper display.

Main Differences

  • Water resistance is Waterproof on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and None on Ulefone RugKing.
  • Weight is 233 g on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and 397 g on Ulefone RugKing.
  • Thickness is 8.75 mm on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and 18.3 mm on Ulefone RugKing.
  • Width is 78 mm on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and 83.4 mm on Ulefone RugKing.
  • Height is 163.4 mm on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and 173.4 mm on Ulefone RugKing.
  • Volume is 111.5205 cm³ on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and 264.646548 cm³ on Ulefone RugKing.
  • Waterproof depth rating is 6 m on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and 2 m on Ulefone RugKing.
  • Rugged build is absent on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max but present on Ulefone RugKing.
  • Display type is OLED/AMOLED on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and LCD, IPS on Ulefone RugKing.
  • Screen size is 6.9″ on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and 5.99″ on Ulefone RugKing.
  • Pixel density is 460 ppi on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and 269 ppi on Ulefone RugKing.
  • Resolution is 1320 x 2868 px on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and 720 x 1440 px on Ulefone RugKing.
  • Refresh rate is 120Hz on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and 60Hz on Ulefone RugKing.
  • Branded damage-resistant glass is absent on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max but present on Ulefone RugKing.
  • Supports HDR10 is present on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max but absent on Ulefone RugKing.
  • Always-On Display is available on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max but not on Ulefone RugKing.
  • Supports Dolby Vision is available on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max but not on Ulefone RugKing.
  • Internal storage is 2048GB on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and 256GB on Ulefone RugKing.
  • RAM is 12GB on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and 8GB on Ulefone RugKing.
Specs Comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Ulefone RugKing

Ulefone RugKing

Design:
water resistance Waterproof None
weight 233 g 397 g
thickness 8.75 mm 18.3 mm
width 78 mm 83.4 mm
height 163.4 mm 173.4 mm
volume 111.5205 cm³ 264.646548 cm³
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP68 IP68
waterproof depth rating 6 m 2 m
has a rugged build
can be folded

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Ulefone RugKing differ in several design aspects. For starters, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is waterproof with an IP68 rating, allowing it to withstand immersion up to 6 meters deep, while the Ulefone RugKing also features an IP68 rating but with a lower waterproof depth of 2 meters. In terms of weight, the iPhone is significantly lighter at 233 g compared to the Ulefone’s 397 g, making the iPhone easier to handle. The iPhone’s dimensions are more compact, measuring 163.4 mm in height, 78 mm in width, and 8.75 mm in thickness, while the Ulefone is larger, with a height of 173.4 mm, width of 83.4 mm, and a thicker profile of 18.3 mm.

Another key difference is in volume: the Ulefone has a much bulkier design with a volume of 264.6465 cm³, whereas the iPhone is more streamlined with a volume of 111.5205 cm³. The Ulefone also boasts a rugged build, which the iPhone lacks, making the RugKing more suited for tough environments. Neither phone can be folded, so both are standard, rigid designs.

In summary, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is lighter, slimmer, and more compact, with a higher waterproof depth, while the Ulefone RugKing is heavier, thicker, and more rugged but offers a slightly lower waterproof capability.

Display:
Display type OLED/AMOLED LCD, IPS
screen size 6.9" 5.99"
pixel density 460 ppi 269 ppi
resolution 1320 x 2868 px 720 x 1440 px
refresh rate 120Hz 60Hz
has branded damage-resistant glass
supports HDR10
supports HDR10+
Always-On Display
supports Dolby Vision
Has a secondary screen
has a touch screen

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Ulefone RugKing display differ significantly in various aspects. The iPhone features an OLED/AMOLED display with a screen size of 6.9 inches, while the Ulefone has a smaller 5.99-inch LCD, IPS display. The iPhone's display boasts a higher pixel density of 460 ppi, providing sharper images, compared to the Ulefone's 269 ppi. The resolution is also much higher on the iPhone at 1320 x 2868 px, whereas the Ulefone has a resolution of 720 x 1440 px, resulting in a less detailed display.

In terms of refresh rate, the iPhone supports a smooth 120Hz, which is significantly higher than the Ulefone’s 60Hz, meaning the iPhone’s screen offers smoother visuals, especially during fast-moving content. The iPhone also supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, enhancing color and contrast in compatible content, while the Ulefone does not support either HDR10 or Dolby Vision. The iPhone features an Always-On Display, a feature not available on the Ulefone.

When it comes to durability, the Ulefone RugKing has branded damage-resistant glass, while the iPhone does not. Both devices support touch input, and neither has a secondary screen. Overall, the iPhone 17 Pro Max offers a more advanced and feature-rich display compared to the Ulefone RugKing, with superior resolution, refresh rate, and HDR support.

Performance:
internal storage 2048GB 256GB
RAM 12GB 8GB
Chipset (SoC) name Apple A19 Pro Unisoc T7255
GPU name Apple A18 GPU Mali G57 MP1
CPU speed 2 x 4.26 & 4 x 2.51 GHz 2 x 2 & 6 x 1.8 GHz
Has integrated LTE
RAM speed 4800 MHz 1866 MHz
semiconductor size 3 nm 12 nm
Supports 64-bit
Has integrated graphics
Uses big.LITTLE technology
CPU threads 6 threads 8 threads
Has TrustZone
maximum memory bandwidth 78.8 GB/s 14.928 GB/s
maximum memory amount 12GB 14GB
DDR memory version 5 4

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Ulefone RugKing differ significantly in their performance specifications. The iPhone is equipped with 2048GB of internal storage, vastly surpassing the RugKing’s 256GB. The iPhone also comes with 12GB of RAM, while the Ulefone has 8GB of RAM. In terms of chipset, the iPhone features the Apple A19 Pro, while the RugKing uses the Unisoc T7255 chipset. The iPhone's CPU operates at a higher speed, with 2 cores running at 4.26 GHz and 4 cores at 2.51 GHz, while the RugKing's CPU runs at 2 GHz for 2 cores and 1.8 GHz for 6 cores.

Both phones use big.LITTLE technology, but the iPhone's 6 CPU threads differ from the RugKing’s 8 threads. The iPhone’s RAM speed is notably faster at 4800 MHz, compared to the RugKing’s 1866 MHz. The iPhone also has a significantly smaller 3 nm semiconductor size, while the RugKing has a 12 nm semiconductor size. The maximum memory bandwidth is much higher on the iPhone at 78.8 GB/s, whereas the RugKing’s maximum is 14.928 GB/s. Additionally, the iPhone supports a maximum of 12GB of RAM, while the RugKing supports a maximum of 14GB of RAM, although it currently has only 8GB installed.

Both devices support 64-bit architecture and have integrated LTE, integrated graphics, and TrustZone, with no notable differences in those aspects. In summary, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is equipped with a far more powerful chipset, faster RAM, and higher storage capacity, while the Ulefone RugKing offers a more modest setup in comparison.

Cameras:
megapixels (main camera) 48 & 48 & 48 MP 50 & 2 MP
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
megapixels (front camera) 18MP 8MP
has built-in optical image stabilization
video recording (main camera) 2160 x 120 fps 1080 x 30 fps
Has a dual-tone LED flash
number of flash LEDs 2 1
has a BSI sensor
has a CMOS sensor
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
supports slow-motion video recording
has a built-in HDR mode
has manual exposure
has a flash
optical zoom 8x 0x
has manual ISO
has a serial shot mode
has manual focus
has a front camera
Has laser autofocus
Shoots 360° panorama
has manual white balance
shoots raw
has touch autofocus
has manual shutter speed
can create panoramas in-camera
wide aperture (front camera) 1.9f 2f
Has a front-facing LED flash
has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera
supports HDR10 recording
supports Dolby Vision recording
has a front-facing camera under the display
Has a RGB LED flash
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities

The camera setups on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Ulefone RugKing are quite different in both specifications and features. The iPhone boasts a triple-lens main camera system with 48 MP sensors for all three lenses, while the RugKing has a dual-lens setup with a 50 MP main camera and a secondary 2 MP lens. The iPhone's front camera is an 18 MP sensor, significantly higher than the Ulefone's 8 MP front camera. The iPhone also supports optical zoom at 8x, which the Ulefone lacks (0x optical zoom).

In terms of video recording, the iPhone supports high-definition 2160p video at 120 fps, while the RugKing is limited to 1080p at 30 fps. The iPhone also supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision recording, while the RugKing does not. The iPhone features a dual-tone LED flash with 2 LEDs, whereas the Ulefone has a single flash LED without the dual-tone feature. Additionally, the iPhone has built-in optical image stabilization (OIS), but the Ulefone lacks this feature.

Both phones have phase-detection autofocus and manual controls for exposure, ISO, and focus. The iPhone can shoot raw images and includes features like laser autofocus and manual shutter speed, while the Ulefone does not shoot raw photos, lacks laser autofocus, and does not offer manual shutter speed. Neither phone has a front-facing LED flash. Both devices can create panoramas, but only the iPhone can shoot 360° panoramas. Overall, the iPhone 17 Pro Max provides a significantly more advanced and feature-packed camera system compared to the Ulefone RugKing.

Operating system:
has clipboard warnings
has location privacy options
has camera/microphone privacy options
has Mail Privacy Protection
has theme customization
can block app tracking
blocks cross-site tracking
has on-device machine learning
has notification permissions
has media picker
Can play games while they download
has dark mode
has Wi-Fi password sharing
has battery health check
has an extra dim mode
has focus modes
has dynamic theming
can offload apps
Has customizable notifications
has Live Text
has full-page screenshots
supports split screen
gets direct OS updates
has PiP
Can be used as a PC
Has sharing intents
has a child lock
Supports widgets
Is free and open source
Has offline voice recognition
has voice commands
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
is a multi-user system
has Quick Start

The operating systems of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Ulefone RugKing offer some similar privacy and security features, but there are also notable differences. Both devices have clipboard warnings, location privacy options, and camera/microphone privacy options. The iPhone offers Mail Privacy Protection, which is not available on the Ulefone. Additionally, the iPhone blocks cross-site tracking, while the Ulefone does not. The iPhone has a range of privacy features like on-device machine learning and customizable notifications, while both devices support dark mode, focus modes (though not the same on both), and live text.

When it comes to user customization, the Ulefone allows theme customization and dynamic theming, which the iPhone does not. The Ulefone also supports split-screen functionality, while the iPhone does not. On the other hand, the iPhone supports Wi-Fi password sharing, a feature not available on the Ulefone. The Ulefone provides an extra dim mode, while the iPhone does not. The iPhone offers a battery health check, which is also found on the Ulefone.

In terms of device management, the iPhone has Quick Start and supports offloading apps, while the Ulefone lacks Quick Start. Both devices support widgets and have offline voice recognition and voice commands. The iPhone also has PiP (Picture-in-Picture), whereas the Ulefone does not. The Ulefone is a multi-user system, while the iPhone is not. The Ulefone is free and open source, while the iPhone is not. The Ulefone does not receive direct OS updates, unlike the iPhone.

Battery:
battery power 5088 mAh 9600 mAh
has wireless charging
Supports fast charging
charging speed 40W 18W
has reverse wireless charging
comes with a charger
has a removable battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Ulefone RugKing differ in their battery specifications. The iPhone features a 5088 mAh battery, while the RugKing has a much larger 9600 mAh battery. Both phones support fast charging, but the iPhone has a faster charging speed at 40W compared to the Ulefone’s 18W. The iPhone also supports wireless charging, a feature the Ulefone lacks. Neither phone has reverse wireless charging.

Both devices have rechargeable, non-removable batteries and include a battery level indicator. The iPhone does not come with a charger, whereas the Ulefone does. Both phones have a rechargeable battery and do not support removable batteries.

In summary, the Ulefone RugKing offers a larger battery capacity, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max provides faster charging and wireless charging support. Both devices offer similar basic features like fast charging support, battery indicators, and non-removable batteries.

Audio:
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
has stereo speakers
has aptX
has LDAC
has aptX HD
has aptX Adaptive
has aptX Lossless
Has a radio

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Ulefone RugKing differ in their audio features. The iPhone lacks a 3.5 mm audio jack, whereas the Ulefone includes one. The iPhone is equipped with stereo speakers, while the Ulefone does not have stereo speakers. Neither device supports aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless for enhanced audio streaming. Additionally, the Ulefone has a radio, which the iPhone does not.

In summary, the iPhone 17 Pro Max offers stereo speakers but lacks a 3.5 mm audio jack and radio support, while the Ulefone provides a 3.5 mm audio jack and a radio but lacks stereo speakers.

Connectivity & Features:
release date September 2025 August 2025
has 5G support
Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
SIM cards 1 SIM, 1 eSIM 2 SIM
Bluetooth version 6 5
has an external memory slot
Has USB Type-C
USB version 3.2 2
has NFC
download speed 10000 MBits/s 300 MBits/s
upload speed 3500 MBits/s 100 MBits/s
Has a fingerprint scanner
has emergency SOS via satellite
has crash detection
is DLNA-certified
has a gyroscope
supports ANT+
Has a heart rate monitor
has GPS
has a compass
supports Wi-Fi
Has an infrared sensor
has an accelerometer
has a cellular module
Has a barometer
has an HDMI output
Uses 3D facial recognition
Has an iris scanner
Stylus included
supports Galileo
Has motion tracking
Has optical tracking
Has a built-in projector

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Ulefone RugKing differ in several connectivity and feature specifications. The iPhone supports 5G, while the RugKing does not. In terms of Wi-Fi, the iPhone supports a wider range, including Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7, while the RugKing is limited to Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi 5. The iPhone uses 1 SIM and 1 eSIM, whereas the Ulefone supports 2 SIM cards.

Bluetooth on the iPhone is version 6, while the Ulefone uses Bluetooth 5. The iPhone offers faster download and upload speeds at 10000 MBits/s and 3500 MBits/s respectively, compared to the RugKing’s 300 MBits/s download and 100 MBits/s upload speeds. The iPhone also supports NFC, while the Ulefone does as well. Both devices have USB Type-C ports, though the iPhone supports USB version 3.2, while the RugKing supports version 2.

When it comes to sensors and features, the iPhone has more advanced capabilities, including infrared sensors, a barometer, and 3D facial recognition. The Ulefone lacks an infrared sensor and barometer, and it does not support 3D facial recognition. Both devices have a gyroscope, accelerometer, GPS, and compass. The iPhone has emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, and supports Galileo, while these features are not available on the Ulefone. Additionally, the iPhone has a fingerprint scanner, while the Ulefone does as well, but the Ulefone lacks some of the more advanced connectivity features seen on the iPhone.

Miscellaneous:
has a video light
Has sapphire glass display
Has a curved display
Has an e-paper display

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Ulefone RugKing share a few similarities in their miscellaneous features. Both devices include a video light, which can be useful for improving lighting during video recording. Neither device has a sapphire glass display, a curved display, or an e-paper display.

In summary, the two phones are identical in these aspects, with both offering a video light and lacking sapphire glass, curved displays, and e-paper displays. There are no significant differences in this group between the two models.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Ulefone RugKing. Both devices feature an IP68 rating, touch screens, support fast charging, and include USB Type-C connectivity. Key differences include weight at 233 g for Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max versus 397 g for Ulefone RugKing, screen type with OLED/AMOLED on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and LCD, IPS on Ulefone RugKing, and RAM of 12GB versus 8GB. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max offers Waterproof capability with 6 m depth, while Ulefone RugKing has a rugged build. Display size is 6.9″ versus 5.99″, and internal storage differs at 2048GB versus 256GB.