ASUS launched the ROG 8 series in January this year. While the ROG 9 series is still a few months away, it has made its initial appearance online with the model number ASUSAI2501C.
ROG Phone 9 Series
According to a report from Android Headlines, the ROG 9 series will feature two models – the ROG 9 and ROG 9 Pro, expected to arrive in Q1 2025. The specific model the number represents remains unclear.
Similar to other 2024 flagship smartphones, it will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, set to launch later this year.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 was previously rumored to have a clock speed exceeding 4.00 GHz. Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station revealed that the SM8750 prototype sample achieved a clock speed of 4.2GHz, scoring 3K and 10K in single and multi-core tests, respectively. According to him, the Dimensity 9400 chipset is now under pressure.
Performance and Cooling System
The score is higher than that of the Apple A17 Pro. Surprisingly, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 prototype (which could improve further) outperformed the A17 Pro in single-core tests.
As for the gaming device from Asus, it is expected to emphasize performance and feature an enhanced cooling system for longer gaming sessions.
In addition to the latest chipset, the ROG 9 series is also anticipated to retain the trigger buttons to enhance the gaming experience.
Predecessor Features
While details about the ROG 9 series are limited, here are some features from its predecessor to provide an idea of what to expect:
The ROG Phone 8 and 8 Pro come with an illuminated RGB logo and a Mini-LED programmable matrix, respectively. The front features a 165Hz FHD+ LTPO AMOLED panel with a peak brightness of 2500 nits. The base model offers 12GB or 16GB RAM options, while the Pro model includes 16GB or 24GB RAM. Storage options are 256GB UFS 4.0 for the base model and 512GB/1TB for the Pro model.
Both models feature a 50MP main camera on the back, paired with a 32MP 3x telephoto and a 13MP 13mm ultrawide lens.
