The Asus ROG Phone 9 and Phone 9 Pro have transformed from previous hyper-focused gaming smartphones into gaming smartphones with more mainstream appeal. Has Asus found the winning formula?

ASUS is now rumored to be working on a cheaper ROG Phone 9 variant that would give gamers the benefits of the newly announced model of the phone while paying a lower official price point. If you’re unfamiliar with the ROG Phone series,

Speaking of last year, the publication highlights how similar in model number the "Phone 9 FE" is to the ROG Phone 8 Pro. That phone was still pricey when it launched; however, ASUS could use the device as a base before fleshing out the FE phone.

ASUS has launched the ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro, and the Pro model lets you play games on the rear lighting system.

After weeks of leaks, Asus officially unveiled the ROG Phone 9 series on November 19, 2024. The new gaming smartphone series includes two models, the ROG Phone 9 and ROG Phone 9 Pro, featuring the new flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. A new report now suggests a budget-friendly variant could join the lineup while still offering flagship specs.

The Asus ROG Phone 9 with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip is a performance powerhouse, but it can't match other $1,000 phones in ways that matter.

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro doesn't make major advances versus last year's phone, but it's faster, runs a little longer, it's got more LEDs for bling

I booted up the game Mortal Kombat Mobile on the new Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, and the tutorial that led me into Scorpion pulling off a Fatality against Sub-Zero shows the fiery character slicing through his opponent's skull like butter.

The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro continues the company's trend of delivering a consumer-friendly device that packs a ton of power.