The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has arrived building on the Republic of Gamers (ROG) series’ reputation with increased power, precision, and cutting-edge capabilities. This phone, designed for gamers and tech aficionados, takes performance to new heights, including cutting-edge hardware and a slew of gaming-specific features. The ROG Phone 9 Pro promises to provide a great mobile gaming experience, with its gorgeous display and powerful processor, as well as its creative design and robust cooling system. In this review, we’ll look at the phone’s design, performance, gaming capabilities, and more to determine if it lives up to the expectations.
ASUS ROG PHONE 9 PRO KEY FEATURES
The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro includes various new and improved features that further enhance the gaming experience. Here are some of the standout new features:
- ROG Vision Display: Customizable back OLED screen for animations and notifications.
- GameCool 6 Cooling System: Enhanced heat dissipation for longer gaming sessions.
- AirTrigger 6 with 360° Input: Improved ultrasonic triggers for multi-angle controls.
- AI Performance Optimization: Automatically adjusts settings for efficiency.
- 32MP Front Camera: Better selfies and streaming quality.
- Ultra-Low Latency Shoulder Triggers: Faster response for competitive gaming.
- Customizable RGB Aura: Personalized lighting reacts to games or music.
- Enhanced 5G Connectivity: Faster, more reliable 5G and Wi-Fi 6E.
- Dual Wi-Fi 6E Support: Stable and fast internet for uninterrupted gaming.
- Dual Charging Architecture: Faster and cooler 65W HyperCharge technology.
Pros
- Class-leading performance
- Excellent battery life
- Relatively easy to use everyday
Cons
- Very expensive
- Not perfectly optimised for gaming
- Still only two years of OS updates
ROG Phone 9 Pro Design and Build Quality Review
The ROG Phone 9 Pro keeps the ROG series’ trademark strong and futuristic design, including a striking back panel with configurable RGB lighting. The phone has a solid, premium, durable, and physically appealing feel. The wide display and ergonomic contours make gaming sessions enjoyable, even for extended periods.
- Screen Size: 6.78 inches
- Type: AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448 x 1080 pixels (Full HD+)
- Refresh Rate: 165Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz
- Peak Brightness: 1200 nits
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Performance Review
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 powers the ROG Phone 9 Pro, delivering a lightning-fast performance that ensures even the most demanding games run smoothly without lag or stutter.
The ROG Phone 9 Pro, powered by the newest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU and up to 16GB of RAM, delivers lightning-fast performance capable of handling even the most demanding mobile games. Whether you’re playing graphically intensive games like Genshin Impact or casual gaming, the phone provides a smooth experience with no lag or jitter.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- GPU: Adreno 740
- RAM: 16GB LPDDR5
- Storage: 512GB UFS 3.1 (non-expandable)
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Camera Review
The 32MP front camera has higher resolution and better low-light performance, making it excellent for streaming, video calls, and high-quality selfies, catering to gamers who enjoy interacting with their peers.
The ROG Phone 9 Pro’s camera does not disappoint, even though it is not its major focus. It has a triple-camera configuration with a 50MP main sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide, and a 32MP front camera. The cameras work well in a variety of lighting circumstances, taking clear and detailed images, though they may not be as advanced as those available in premium non-gaming smartphones.
- 50MP (Wide, f/1.9)
- 13MP (Ultra-wide, f/2.2)
- 5MP (Macro, f/2.4)
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Software and Gaming Features Review
One of the ROG Phone 9 Pro’s notable features is its AirTriggers—ultrasonic sensors situated on the phone’s edges that enable better control during gameplay. The phone also includes innovative cooling mechanisms to minimize overheating during prolonged gaming sessions, ensuring consistent performance over time.
The ROG Phone 9 Pro also includes configurable RGB lighting and a slew of gaming-specific software capabilities, such as X Mode for speed optimization and Game Genie for real-time game settings adjustments.
The ROG Phone 9 Pro runs Android 13 with ROG UI, providing a seamless and highly configurable user experience. Asus has kept bloatware to a minimum, focused on providing a clean and speedy interface with gaming-specific features and settings.
- OS: Android 13 with ROG UI
- Gaming Features: AirTriggers 6, Game Genie, X Mode, Armoury Crate
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Battery and Other Features Review
With a 6,000mAh battery, the ROG Phone 9 Pro is built for extended gaming sessions. It has an excellent battery life even when used heavily due to effective power management. The phone supports 65W rapid charging, enabling speedy recharges when needed and getting you back into the action in no time.
The two stereo speakers provide immersive sound quality, increasing the gaming experience with crisp, rich sounds while playing. With dual SIM support and 5G connectivity, the phone provides fast, dependable mobile internet for gaming and everyday use, assuring smooth online play with low latency.
- Capacity: 6000mAh
- Charging: 65W HyperCharge (Dual Charging Architecture)
- Battery Life: Up to 12 hours of gaming (subject to usage)
- AirTrigger 6: Ultrasonic shoulder triggers with 360° input.
- ROG Vision: Customizable PMOLED display for notifications and animations.
- Dual SIM: Yes, nano SIM and eSIM support.
FULL SPECIFICATION
Network | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Launch | Announced | 2024, November 19 |
Status | Available. Released 2024, November 20 | |
Body | Dimensions | 163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 3.02 x 0.35 in) |
Weight | 227 g (8.01 oz) | |
Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | |
SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | |
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Mini-LED (648 dots) programmable matrix (on the back) Pressure sensitive zones (Gaming triggers) | ||
Display | Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 185Hz, HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) |
Size | 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density) | |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
Always-On display | ||
Platform | OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | |
CPU | Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | |
GPU | Adreno 830 | |
Memory | Card slot | No |
Internal | 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM | |
UFS 4.0 NTFS support for external storage | ||
Main Camera | Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS 32 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/3.2″, 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120Ëš (ultrawide) |
Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | |
Selfie camera | Single | 32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm (wide), 1/3.2″, 0.7µm |
Features | Panorama, HDR | |
Video | 1080p@30fps | |
Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
3.5mm jack | Yes | |
32-bit/384kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio | ||
Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | |
Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | |
NFC | Yes | |
Radio | No | |
USB | USB Type-C (side), DisplayPort 1.4; USB Type-C (bottom), OTG | |
Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery | Type | 5800 mAh |
Charging | 65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 46 min 15W wireless (Qi) 10W reverse wired | |
Misc | Colors | Phantom Black |
Models | AI2501-16G512G-BK, AI2501-24G1T-BK |
