ROG Phone 9 Now Available for Pre-Order

Author: Gabriel Jan 21,2025

The Asus ROG Phone 9 series is now available for pre-order, with shipping expected in mid-to-late December – perfect for Christmas gifting! This powerful phone boasts impressive specs, but is it a worthwhile purchase for everyone?

Looking for a Christmas gift (or a present for a particularly discerning recipient)? The highly anticipated Asus ROG Phone 9 series has opened pre-orders!

Shipping in mid-to-late December, the ROG Phone 9 packs a punch. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, it features an Oryon CPU and Adreno GPU. Multiple versions are available to suit various budgets.

The top-of-the-line ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition (24GB/1TB) is priced at £1299.99, while the entry-level ROG Phone 9 (12GB/256GB Black) costs approximately £949.99. A range of accessories, from cooling cases to antibacterial screen protectors, are also offered.

Product photos of the Asus ROG 9, a rather wide smartphone with typical nicely textured casing

Powerful Performance in Your Hand

A key feature is its AI capabilities. X Sense 3.0 offers auto-item collection and upgrades (on higher-end models), alongside AI noise cancellation and automatic image capture.

The ROG Phone 9 boasts impressive features, but will it convince everyone? Check the official Asus website for full specifications.

With its high-end specs and AI features, it's sure to appeal to gamers with deep pockets. However, for those on a tighter budget or with less demanding gaming needs, it might be an unnecessary extravagance.

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