ASUS, renowned for its gaming-focused smartphones, has launched the highly anticipated ROG Phone 9 series. Packed with flagship-level features, these devices are designed to impress. Here’s a look at the specifications and pricing of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 series.
What Does the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Offer?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 series features a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED HDR LTPO display with a 165Hz refresh rate, which can reach up to 185Hz in select games. The screen also boasts 2500 nits of peak brightness, DCI-P3 color gamut, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor built on a 3nm architecture, the device includes 2x 4.32GHz cores, 6x 3.53GHz cores, and an Adreno 830 GPU. Impressively, the standard model has achieved a record-breaking AnTuTu score of 3,121,390.
Equipped with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage technology, the series offers up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage.
The ROG Phone 9 includes a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700 main camera with 6-axis gimbal stabilization, a 13MP ultra-wide camera, and a 5MP macro sensor. The Pro model replaces the macro sensor with a 32MP OIS-supported 3x telephoto lens. Both models feature a 32MP front-facing camera.
| Feature | ROG Phone 9 | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78” Full HD+ AMOLED, HDR LTPO, 165Hz | 6.78” Full HD+ AMOLED, HDR LTPO, 165Hz |
| Brightness | 2500 nits | 2500 nits |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM & Storage | 12GB/16GB/24GB LPDDR5X, 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.0 | 12GB/16GB/24GB LPDDR5X, 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Cooling System | 360° SoC Cooling System Gen 3 + ROG Chill Case | 360° SoC Cooling System Gen 3 + ROG Chill Case |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP + 13MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro | 50MP + 13MP ultra-wide + 32MP 3x telephoto (OIS) |
| Front Camera | 32MP | 32MP |
| Battery | 5800mAh, 65W fast charging, 15W wireless charging | 5800mAh, 65W fast charging, 15W wireless charging |
| OS | Android 15 + ROG UI | Android 15 + ROG UI |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual SIM, 3.5mm jack | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual SIM, 3.5mm jack |
| Water/Dust Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Back Display | AniMe Vision, 85 mini LED | AniMe Vision, 648 mini LED |
| Colors | Storm White, Phantom Black | Phantom Black |
| Price | $999.99 / €1,099 (12GB + 256GB) | $1,199.99 / €1,300 (16GB + 512GB) |
| Release Date | November 2024 (Asia), December 2024 (Europe) | November 2024 (Asia), December 2024 (Europe) |
