Pre-Orders Commence for Asus ROG 9 Gaming Phone

Author : Aiden Jan 16,2025

The Asus ROG Phone 9 series is now available for pre-order, with shipping slated for mid-to-late December – perfect for Christmas gifting! This powerhouse phone packs impressive specs, but is it a must-have holiday purchase or just another tech gadget?

Looking for a Christmas gift, or need to impress a discerning techie? The highly anticipated Asus ROG Phone 9 series has just opened pre-orders.

Shipping in mid-to-late December, the ROG Phone 9 boasts the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, featuring an Oryon CPU and Adreno GPU. Multiple versions cater to 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 around £949.99. A range of accessories, from cooling cases to antimicrobial screen protectors, are also available.

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

Serious power in your hand

A key feature is the inclusion of X Sense 3.0 AI, which automates item collection and upgrades on higher-end models. AI noise cancellation and automatic image capture are also included.

The ROG Phone 9 is pushing the boundaries of mobile technology. But will this be enough to convince the doubters? Check the Asus website for full specifications.

With its impressive specs and powerful AI features, the ROG Phone 9 is sure to tempt gamers with deep pockets. However, for those on a tighter budget or with less demanding gaming needs, this might be a high-end device to pass on.

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