Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro

 Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Review

ASUS has just refreshed its gaming phone lineup with the launch of the ROG Phone 9 Pro. At first glance, the specs don’t stray too far from the previous generation, but the biggest upgrade lies in its powerhouse: the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, capable of scoring over 3 million points on AnTuTu.

The ROG Phone 9 Pro runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, built on a 3nm process. This chip delivers a 45% faster CPU compared to its predecessor, while the Adreno 830 GPU ensures smooth, stable graphics performance—even when playing demanding AAA mobile titles.

Backing up that raw power is up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage, giving you both speed and space for heavy multitasking and massive game libraries. To keep things cool, ASUS has fitted the phone with its 9th-gen GameCool system, featuring graphite sheets that are 57% larger and boost cooling efficiency by up to 12%.

While gaming is clearly the focus, ASUS hasn’t neglected the camera side. On the front, you get a 32MP selfie camera for crisp video calls and content creation. Around the back, there’s a 50MP Sony Lytia 700 main sensor with OIS, a 32MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 13MP ultrawide camera with a 120° field of view. Together, this triple-camera setup makes sure you can capture high-quality photos and videos when you’re not gaming.

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro

📱 Design & Build Quality	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 Options: Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual Nano-SIM  Durability: IP68 rated – dustproof and water-resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)  Extras: Mini-LED programmable matrix display (648 dots) on the back, pressure-sensitive shoulder triggers for gaming
🖥️ Display	Type: LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 185Hz refresh rate, 670Hz PWM, HDR10  Brightness: 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak)  Size: 6.78 inches (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio)  Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi)  Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
🔧 Performance & Hardware	Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)  CPU: Octa-core (2x 4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x 3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)  GPU: Adreno 830  Memory & Storage:  512GB with 16GB RAM  1TB with 24GB RAM  UFS 4.0 + NTFS support for external storage
⚙️ Software & Features	OS: Android 15 (promised 2 major Android upgrades)  Sensors: In-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📸 Camera	Triple Setup:  50 MP (wide), f/1.9, 24mm, PDAF, gimbal OIS  32 MP (telephoto), f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS  13 MP (ultrawide), f/2.2, 120˚ FoV  Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama  Video:  8K @ 30fps 4K @ 30/60/120fps  1080p @ 30/60/120/240fps  720p @ 480fps  Supports gyro-EIS and HDR10+  Selfie Camera Single:  32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm (wide)  Features: Panorama, HDR  Video: 1080p @ 30fps
🔋 Battery & Charging	Capacity: 5800 mAh  Charging: 65W wired (PD3.0, PPS, QC5) – 100% in ~46 min  15W wireless (Qi)  10W reverse wired
🌐 Connectivity & Network	Connectivity : Wi-Fi: 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  Navigation: GPS (L1+L5), BDS, Galileo (E1+E5a), QZSS, NavIC (L5), GLONASS  NFC: Yes  Radio: No  USB: Dual USB Type-C ports – side (with DisplayPort 1.4) and bottom (OTG support)  Network : Tech: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G  2G Bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900  3G Bands: Global & China variations supported  4G Bands: Wide global coverage (International, USA, China models differ slightly)  5G Bands: SA/NSA/Sub6 supported (International, USA, China versions available)  Speed: HSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G
🔊 Audio & Multimedia	Stereo speakers with high-quality output  3.5mm headphone jack 32-bit/384kHz  Hi-Res audio & Hi-Res wireless audio

Advantages Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro

• Blazing-fast performance with Snapdragon 8 Elite, up to 24GB RAM, and UFS 4.0 storage up to 1TB.
• Smooth 6.78" AMOLED 185Hz display with peak brightness up to 2,500 nits – sharp, fluid, and outdoor-friendly.
• Advanced cooling system (GameCool Gen 9 + optional AeroActive Cooler X Pro) keeps temps under control during heavy gaming.
• Massive 5,800mAh battery with 65W fast charging (full in ~46 minutes), plus wireless charging support.
• Packed with gamer-focused features: AirTrigger shoulder buttons, dual USB-C ports, AniMe Vision mini-LED display on the back, and Armory Crate software for game tuning.
• Top-notch audio with stereo speakers, Hi-Res wired & wireless audio, and yes – a 3.5mm headphone jack.
• Durable build with IP68 water/dust resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.
• Decent camera setup for a gaming phone – 50MP main with OIS, 32MP telephoto (3x zoom), 13MP ultrawide, plus a 32MP selfie cam.
• Longer-term software support – ships with Android 15, 2 major OS updates, and 5 years of security patches.

Disadvantages Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro

• Bulky and heavy (227g), not ideal for one-handed use or small hands.
• Premium price tag – more expensive than many non-gaming flagships.
• Still has a gamer-style design – more subtle than older ROG phones, but not everyone will like the flashy aesthetic.
• Cameras are good, but not flagship-tier – lags behind devices like the Galaxy S24 Ultra or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
• Shorter OS support – only 2 major Android updates, compared to 5–7 years from Samsung or Google.
• Wireless charging is slow at just 15W, while some competitors already offer 50W+.
• No microSD slot or FM radio, so you’re locked into internal storage only.
• High refresh rate drains battery faster, even with LTPO tech to adjust dynamically.