ASUS ROG Phone 9
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Specifications
| Display | 6.78" Samsung Flexible LTPO AMOLED, 2400x1080, up to 165Hz (185Hz in Game Genie), 2500 nits peak |
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| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (up to 4.3GHz), Adreno 830 |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB (UFS 4.0) |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main (Sony Lytia 700, f/1.9, gimbal OIS) + 13MP ultrawide (120 degrees) + 5MP macro |
| Front Camera | 32MP RGBW |
| Battery | 5800mAh |
| Charging | 65W wired, 15W Qi wireless |
| OS | Android 15 |
| Build | Matte nano-crystalline glass back, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, AniMe Vision rear LED panel, 3.5mm headphone jack, IP68 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 at a Glance
ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a ASUS phone that reached the market on 2024-11-19. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (up to 4.3GHz), Adreno 830 with 12GB of RAM, and storage comes in 2 sizes (256GB, 512GB (UFS 4.0)).
Display
The screen is listed as 6.78" Samsung Flexible LTPO AMOLED, 2400x1080, up to 165Hz (185Hz in Game Genie), 2500 nits peak. At 6.78 inches it is a large panel that favours video, reading and split-screen work over one-handed use. A 165Hz refresh rate makes scrolling, animations and gaming look clearly smoother than on a standard 60Hz screen.
Performance and Storage
Performance comes from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (up to 4.3GHz), Adreno 830. 12GB of RAM leaves generous headroom for heavy multitasking and large games. Because there are several storage options (256GB, 512GB (UFS 4.0)), it is worth deciding how much you really need: photos, 4K video and downloaded games fill space quickly, and this phone's storage cannot be assumed to be expandable unless the spec says so.
Cameras
On the back, the camera setup is 50MP main (Sony Lytia 700, f/1.9, gimbal OIS) + 13MP ultrawide (120 degrees) + 5MP macro, a 3-lens arrangement. Having more than two lenses usually means dedicated zoom or ultrawide options, so check which focal lengths you will actually use. The front camera is 32MP RGBW, which is the one that matters for selfies and video calls.
Battery and Charging
Battery life is described as 5800mAh. A 5800mAh cell is on the larger side for a modern phone. Charging is 65W wired, 15W Qi wireless; a 65W wired rate is fast enough for a large top-up in a short break.
Software and Build
It ships with Android 15. The build is Matte nano-crystalline glass back, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, AniMe Vision rear LED panel, 3.5mm headphone jack, IP68. The IP68 rating describes dust and water resistance: the first digit covers dust, the second covers water, and neither guarantees protection from every kind of liquid or damage over time.
Who It Suits
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