ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Global Launch Soon with Key Certifications

Asus seems to be broadening its ROG Phone 9 lineup with an additional variant, the ROG Phone 9 FE, which might be a more budget-friendly “Fan Edition.” Recent certifications from Malaysia (SIRIM) and Thailand (NBTC) have uncovered the model number “ASUS_AI2401_N,” indicating that it exists and could be launched in those areas shortly. This model number was also spotted earlier on the GSMA certification website.

Certification Details

The SIRIM certification for the Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the NBTC certification both confirm its upcoming release. While there is still a lack of concrete details, there’s speculation that the ROG Phone 9 FE could share features with the ROG Phone 8, as their model numbers are quite similar (the ROG Phone 8 is identified as AI2501C). This leads to the expectation that the ROG Phone 9 FE might be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip instead of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip that powers the rest of the ROG Phone 9 range. Hence, the FE variant is likely to offer slightly lower performance to maintain a more affordable price.

Expected Features

Asus is anticipated to keep the hallmark features of the ROG Phone in the FE model, including the AirTrigger button, AeroActive cooling accessories, and sophisticated heat dissipation technologies. It will be intriguing to find out whether the device will include the Anime vision display on its back. If it turns out to be a precise duplicate of the ROG Phone 8, we can expect it to come equipped with the following specifications.

ROG Phone 8 Specifications

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 boasts a 6.78-inch FHD+ Samsung E6 AMOLED display featuring a refresh rate of 1-165Hz, a peak brightness of 2500 nits, and protection from Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. The camera system includes a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with gimbal stabilization, a 13MP ultra-wide lens, a 32MP telephoto lens with OIS, and a 32MP front-facing camera.

It is equipped with a 5500mAh battery supporting 65W HyperCharge and 15W wireless charging. In terms of connectivity, it features Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC. For environmental protection, it holds an IP68 water resistance certification.


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