Mobile press office – The Asus ROG Phone 9 series has finally been launched, which includes the vanilla ROG Phone 9 as well as the ROG Phone 9 Pro model. The new gaming phones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. A special edition was also introduced, which comes with 24 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. Both phones feature a triple camera system equipped with the Sony Lytia 700 primary sensor. They are IP68 rated for better construction. As gaming phones, both smartphones come with AI-based gaming features such as X Sense, AI Grabber, and X Capture. Additionally, the Asus ROG Phone 9 series supports Dirac Virtuo technology, which provides a spatial audio experience.
Price, availability of Asus ROG Phone 9, 9 Pro
Starting with the Asus ROG Phone 9, it was launched in two variants. In Europe, its 12GB + 256GB storage variant is priced at Euro 1,099 (roughly Rs. 98,000), while the 12GB + 512GB variant is priced at Euro 1,149 (roughly Rs. 1,02,600). The smartphone has been introduced in Phantom Black and Storm White color options.
The sole 16GB + 512GB storage variant of the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is priced at 1,200 Euros (around Rs 1,07,000). Only Phantom Black color is available in the Pro model. The Pro model also comes in a special edition, which includes 24GB of RAM with 1TB of storage and is priced at 1,500 Euros (approximately Rs 1,33,900). Aeroactive cooler The company says deliveries are expected in Europe in December and a US launch in January 2025. There is no information yet on the India launch.
Asus ROG Phones 9, 9 Pro specifications
Both the Asus ROG Phone 9 series smartphone models run on ROG UI based on Android 15. It features a 6.78-inch LTPO FHD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) AMOLED display with a rate of 165Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness level of 2,500 nits, and HDR10 support. The display gets Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. Both ROG flagship phones are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, paired with up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS4.0 storage .
Being a gaming phone, it comes with Asus-developed ROG GameCool 9 cooling system for thermal management. Both models come with a triple-microphone setup which the company claims is capable of offering better noise reduction. Both are certified with Dirac Virtuo and Hi-Res Audio technology for a better sound experience. These include AI gaming features such as X Sense, X Capture and AI Grabber. The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition features AeroActive Cooler X Pro for better cooling.
Coming to the camera system, the Asus ROG Phone 9 series models come with a triple camera unit, which includes a 50-megapixel Sony Lytia 700 primary sensor with f1/9 aperture, a depth sensor of 13 megapixels with a 120-degree field of view. -View. Includes an ultra wide angle camera. The third sensor on the vanilla model is a 5-megapixel macro lens, while the Pro model has a 32-megapixel sensor with OIS support and 3x optical zoom. On the front, both phones feature a 32-megapixel RGBW shooter.
Both Asus ROG Phone 9 models come with connectivity options like 5G, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, NavIC, 3.5mm audio jack. These come with in-display fingerprint sensors. The Asus ROG Phone 9 and Phone 9 Pro feature a 5,800mAh battery, which supports 65W wired charging and 15W wireless charging. The company claims that the battery can be charged from 0 to 100% in 46 minutes. Both phones are IP68 certified. Both ROG Phone 9 series models measure 163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9mm and weigh 227 grams.
