ASUS ROG Phone 9 Review

ASUS ROG Phone 9 balances performance, battery life, and a refined user experience at a fair price. If you’re upgrading from a 2–3 year old phone, this is a huge quality‑of‑life jump.

Display & Design

Bright, smooth, and color‑accurate with adaptive refresh up to 120Hz. Build quality is premium with improved durability and tactile buttons.

Performance & Specs

Spec	Details
Display	6.8″ AMOLED 165Hz
Chip	Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
RAM/Storage	16‑24GB / 256GB‑1TB
Cameras	50MP + 13MP
Battery	6000mAh 65W
OS	Android 15 (ROG UI)

Everyday performance is instant. Gaming and multitasking hold up with consistent thermals and fast storage.

Cameras & Media

Natural color balance and excellent HDR. Video is stable and detailed, with low‑light improvements vs the previous generation.

Battery & Charging

All‑day reliability with quick top‑ups. Heavy users can still get to evening with smart power modes.

Software & Ecosystem

Clean OS with multi‑year updates. Useful extras without bloat. Accessory ecosystem is mature.

Comparisons

vs Last Year

Better cameras in low light, smoother display, longer battery.

vs Competitors

Compelling value with fewer compromises where it counts.

Pros

• Premium display and build
• Fast, reliable performance
• Improved low‑light camera
• Strong battery life
• Multi‑year OS updates

Cons

• Base storage may be tight for 4K video
• Periscope zoom reserved for some models
• Fastest charging not universal

Buying Advice & Pricing

Typical street pricing: From $999 / £999 depending on storage and region.

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Verdict

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ½ — The ultimate gaming phone with the best accessory ecosystem.

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