ASUS has officially launched the highly anticipated ROG Phone 9 series in global markets, introducing three models: the ROG Phone 9, ROG Phone 9 Pro, and ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition. Available in Phantom Black and Storm White colors for the standard model, and Storm White for the Pro variants, the series offers robust features and gaming-centric specs.
The ROG Phone 9 series sports a 6.78-inch Samsung AMOLED LTPO display, boasting HDR10 support, up to 2500 nits peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The display supports an impressive 185Hz refresh rate in game mode, ensuring smooth visuals for mobile gaming enthusiasts. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, the phones are equipped with the ROG GameCool 9 cooling system, optimizing performance during intense gaming sessions.
In terms of camera capabilities, the series includes a 50MP primary camera, a 13MP ultra-wide lens, and a 32MP front camera. The Pro models further offer a 32MP telephoto lens, enhancing versatility in photography. The ROG Phone 9 series is backed by a 5800 mAh battery and supports 65W fast charging.
The phones come with a range of additional gaming features, such as AniMe Vision displays, AI-driven gaming tools (X Sense 3.0, X Capture 2.0, AI grabber 2.0), and the AirTrigger touch system. Audio enthusiasts will appreciate the multi-magnet dual stereo speakers, OZO Audio technology, and Bluetooth 5.4 support. Additionally, the ROG Phone 9 supports WiFi 7, ensuring lightning-fast connectivity.
Pricing for the series starts at 1099 EUR for the ROG Phone 9 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage, while the Pro models are priced at 1300 EUR for the 16GB/512GB variant and 1499 EUR for the Pro Edition with a massive 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
These devices mark a powerful entry in the smartphone market, especially for gamers seeking a performance-driven, feature-packed device.
