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ASUS ROG Phone 9
ASUS

ASUS ROG Phone 9

$999Released 2025

Pros

  • 185Hz display refresh rate is the highest on any smartphone
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite with advanced cooling sustains peak gaming performance
  • 5800 mAh battery handles extended gaming sessions
  • AniMe Vision LED dot-matrix display on the back for notifications
  • AirTrigger ultrasonic shoulder buttons enhance mobile gaming controls

Cons

  • Heavy at 227 g — feels chunky as a daily driver
  • 65W charging is slow compared to Chinese gaming phone rivals
  • Camera is competent but not flagship-level for the price
  • Gaming-focused design is too aggressive for many users

Full Specifications

SpecificationASUS ROG Phone 9
SoftwareAndroid 15
Body
Weight227 g
MaterialAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
IP ratingIP68
Dimensions163.8 x 77.0 x 8.9 mm
Camera
Main camera50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX906)
Front camera32 MP, f/2.4
Video8K@24fps, 4K@60fps
Ultrawide13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree
Memory
RAM16 GB
Storage options256 GB, 512 GB
Battery
Capacity5800 mAh
Charging65W wired
Display
Size6.78 inches
TypeLTPO AMOLED
Resolution2400 x 1080
Refresh rate185Hz
Brightness (nits)2500
Processor
CPUOcta-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz)
GPUAdreno 830
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 3.2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.4

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