Although they are not among the best-selling mobile phones, all of us fans of this market are attentive to the launch of smartphones for gamers in every generation. How can you not be? They are the emblem of performancethose that demonstrate what the best mobile processors in the world are truly made of.
A few days ago, Nubia’s RedMagic 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ were revealed, which went hand in hand with a new world record on AnTuTu. Now it’s the turn of their main rivals: the monstrous ASUS ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro, two beasts with superlative performance that crush any reference point you put in front of them. These are its features and specifications.
All the specs of the ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro
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Specifications |
ASUS ROG9 phone |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro |
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| Size and weight | 163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9mm. 227 grams. With aluminum frames and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 glass body | |
| Screen | 6.78″FullHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) with AMOLED panel, variable refresh rate (LTPO) between 1 Hz and 120 Hz, refresh rate up to 185 Hz (in games)peak brightness of 2500 nits, HDR10+ and HGL. | |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8Elite with Adreno 830 graphics. | |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X. | 16/24GB LPDDR5X. |
| Warehousing | 256/512GB UFS4.0. | 512GB/1TB UFS4.0. |
| Rear camera | Triple:
Dual LED flash and video recording in 8K @ 30 fps / 4K @ 120 fps. |
Triple:
Dual LED flash and video recording in 8K @ 30 fps / 4K @ 120 fps. |
| Front camera | 32MP conf/2.5. | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi7, Dual SIM 5GBluetooth 5.4, GPS + GLONASS + BDS + Galileo, dual USB-C 3.2 (with Display Port mode), NFC, IP68 protection, customizable mini-LED matrix, 3.5mm jack, 32-inch stereo speakers with Hi audio bit -Res, gaming trigger and under-screen fingerprint reader. | |
| Drums | 5800mAh with 65W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. |
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| Operating system | Low ROG UI Android 15. With two years of updates. | |
| Precious | Starting from €1,100. | Starting from €1,300. |
Record power, 185 Hz screen and highly customizable back
As with the 10th generation RedMagic, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro are not particularly different from each other. They share much of their specifications, albeit with subtle differences that try to justify the existence of two models.
The design of this pair is a minor evolution of what we saw in the eighth generation, maintaining elements such as IP68 protection, the aluminum frame, an all-glass casing and touch triggers. Yes, indeed, the programmable mini-LED matrices on the back improve: on the ROG Phone 9 you will find one of the 85 points, while on the ROG Phone 9 Pro it is 648 points.
The screen is also the same as used in the last generation, albeit 20 Hz faster, leaving it as follows: 6.78″ AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution, a brutal 185Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2500 nits. Come on, it will be a real pleasure to play, especially if you combine the experience with his 32-bit high resolution sound.
But to all these, How does a game move at such speed? Good with the best mobile processor in the world. The ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro have the Snapdragon 8 Elite inside, capable of exceeding three million points on AnTuTu easily. Naturally accompanied by LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage configurations: in the standard model there are the 12 GB + 256 GB and 12 GB + 512 GB versions, while the Pro version is sold in the 16 GB + 512 GB and 24 GB + 1 TB versions. .
Refrigerating all this is therefore not a simple task The heat dissipation system of these phones has improved. The graphite layer is 57% larger. and the steam chamber also brings improvements.
Furthermore, ASUS offers the new AeroActive Cooleran active heat sink fixed on the back of the mobile to improve dissipation, but presents a surprise. Which? That It’s not just a fan, it also gets the subwoofer seen on the AeroActive Cooler 7 so it has 2.1 sound.
Similar cameras to last year, although good enough for everyday use
Both share the 50MP Sony LYT-700 sensor for the main camerawhich has OIS and PDAF of the gimbal. They also have the same 13MP ultra wide angle with 120º vision and a 32MP front camera.
Since then they have differed in the third rear camera The Pro model has a 32MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. Meanwhile, the standard model comes with a rather modest 5MP macro camera.
In the energy section they are the same, since both have a 5800 mAh battery, 65W fast charging, 15W wireless charging and 10W wired reverse charging.
By the way, if we go back to the sound, you should know that this pair has Audio optimized for Diracthey are compatible with aptX Lossless and Snapdragon Sound. Additionally, the included Chill Case not only helps with dissipation, but also has audio redirection to the front.
Price and availability of ASUS ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro
ASUS ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro They arrived on the market with Android 15 and a level of customization with tons of game optimizations. They will receive two major Android updates and will have four years of security updates.
These cell phones They can now be pre-ordered in Europe, although they won’t ship until January 2025. These are the prices:
- ROG Phone 9 12GB + 256GB: €1,100.
- ROG Phone 9 12GB + 512GB: €1,150.
- ROG Phone 9 Pro 16GB + 512GB: €1,300.
- ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 24GB + 1TB: €1,500 (includes AeroActive Cooler
