Asus has just dropped its latest gaming phone, the ROG Phone 9 series, and this year’s lineup is stepping up the game. Over time, Asus has built a strong fanbase among mobile gamers with its ROG phones, offering features you just don’t see on mainstream flagships.
The ROG Phone 9 series, Asus’ most recent gaming phone, was just released, and this year’s range is getting better. With ROG phones that provide features not seen in conventional flagships, Asus has developed a devoted following among mobile gamers over time.
For example, the haptic shoulder triggers serve as additional mappable “buttons,” allowing you to keep your fingertips off the screen and concentrate entirely on the action.
The ROG Phone 9 series’ AeroActive Cooler X Pro is yet another noteworthy feature. Although it costs an additional $120, the most recent iteration of Asus’ attachable cooling fan hooks onto the rear of the laptop. You may play games for longer without worrying about thermal throttling because it functions essentially as a fan to keep the CPU cool.
The most recent Snapdragon 8 Elite processor from Qualcomm powers the phones’ internal components. According to Asus, this CPU outperforms the ROG Phone 8 by 45%, while the GPU speeds up by 40%.
Additionally, Asus has improved the phone’s integrated cooling system with a 57% bigger graphite sheet. The ROG Phone 9 is anticipated to operate noticeably cooler than its predecessor as a result of these modifications.
According to specifications, the regular ROG Phone 9 comes with either 256 GB or 512 GB of storage and 12 GB or 16 GB of RAM. With choices for 16 GB or 24 GB of RAM and up to an enormous 1 TB of storage, the Pro model takes things to the next level.
Higher refresh rate, same display size
Moving on to the display specifications, a gaming phone would be incomplete without an amazing screen. The ROG Phone 9 sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with adaptive refresh rates to save power. In Game Genie mode, it can reach a refresh rate of up to 185 Hz, which makes games exceptionally fluid. Additionally, even in direct sunlight, you won’t have any trouble seeing what’s on your screen because to its max brightness of 2500 nits.
Not only that, but AniMe Vision gives the ROG Phone 9 a kind of second display. You may personalize the appearance of your phone with this mini-LED matrix. The ROG Phone 9 has 85 LEDs, which is a significant improvement over the four RGB LEDs on its predecessor. The Pro model has an incredible 648 LEDs, which is over twice as many as the 341 LEDs on the 8 Pro. In addition to being visually appealing, these LEDs can play entertaining arcade games like Speedy Runners, Snake Venture, Brick Smasher, and Aero Invaders.
Let’s now discuss some of the most useful elements. The 5,800 mAh batteries that power the Asus ROG Phone 9 pair represent a minor increase of 300 mAh over the previous iteration. Regarding charging, these phones offer both 15W wireless charging and 65W USB-C fast charging. According to Asus, the battery would retain at least 80% of its initial capacity after 1,000 charging cycles.
A 3.5mm headphone jack, a rare jewel in the flagship industry, makes the ROG Phone 9 stand out. Dirac-tuned, it produces superb sound quality and enables high-resolution binaural audio with Dirac Virtuo. You’ll be in for a treat if you choose the AeroActive Cooler X Pro. With a subwoofer that amplifies bass by an astounding 123.9%, this add-on produces a potent 2.1-channel audio experience perfect for engaging entertainment and gaming.
The ROG Phone 9’s design is very similar to that of its predecessor. While the regular ROG Phone 9 is available in both Storm White and Phantom Black, the Pro and Pro Edition variants are only available in Phantom Black.
Additionally, the phone has a triple-back camera arrangement, which is amazing for a gaming phone that isn’t really focused on photography and holds its own with good specs. However, you would anticipate a high-end camera in this price range.
The 50 MP primary camera of the ROG Phone 9 and its Pro variant has a 1/1.56″ Sony Lytia 700 sensor. Additionally, there is a 13 MP ultra-wide camera on the rear. The ordinary model has a 5 MP macro camera, while the Pro model adds a 32 MP telephoto lens. Both phones include a 32 MP front-facing camera for taking selfies. Although it might not match the flagship level of some other high-end smartphones, the camera arrangement is identical to that of last year, so you can anticipate decent shot quality.
Android 15 comes pre-installed on the phones, and Asus guarantees four years of security fixes in addition to two significant OS updates for the ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro.
Naturally, a contemporary phone introduction would not be complete without some AI integration. The X Sense 3.0 software from Asus now includes machine-learning capabilities that improve mobile gaming. Cool features include the ability to speed up in-game dialogues, lock the run button to prevent you from pushing it continuously, and automatically gather surrounding goodies.
Not to mention, pre-orders for the Asus ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro are open as of right now. What to anticipate in terms of cost is as follows:
- $1,000 for the Asus ROG Phone 9.
- $1,200 for the ROG Phone 9 Pro
- $1,500 for the ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition
With 24 GB of RAM (as opposed to the Pro’s 16 GB) and 1 TB of storage, the Pro Edition goes above and beyond. It also comes with the AeroActive Cooler X Pro.