Overall Score
73.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#233)73.6
Performance(#490)73.0
Camera(#243)54.5
Display(#92)90.0
Battery(#96)85.5
Build(#2378)72.8
Comparisons Featuring Asus ROG Phone 9
Short Review
- The Asus ROG Phone 9 features a robust design with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back, an aluminum frame, and a weight of 227g, ensuring durability.
- Its 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display boasts a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a peak brightness of 2500 nits, and a refresh rate of 185Hz, providing vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, it offers exceptional performance with an octa-core CPU and up to 16GB of RAM, making it suitable for intensive gaming and multitasking.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor with gimbal OIS, a 13 MP ultrawide, and a 5 MP macro lens, capable of recording 8K video at 30fps.
- Its 5800mAh battery supports 65W wired and wireless charging, ensuring long usage times.
- Running on Android 15, the device promises up to two major updates, enhancing its longevity.
- Special features include stereo speakers for immersive audio and a headphone jack for wired audio.
- Connectivity options are extensive, including 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and USB Type-C with DisplayPort support.
- The phone is available in Phantom Black and Storm White colors, catering to different aesthetic preferences.
- Overall, the Asus ROG Phone 9 combines high-end specifications with a gamer-centric design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2024, November 19
Announced2024, November 19
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.78"
TypeLTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 185Hz, HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate185Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 830
Memory256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera32 MP
Front Camera Details32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm
Video Recording8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5800 mAh
Battery Details5800 mAh
Charging Details65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 46 min15W wireless (Qi)10W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight227 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPhantom Black, Storm White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE (Up to 7CA), 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C (side), DisplayPort 1.4; USB Type-C (bottom), OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
OS VersionAndroid 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes