Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro launches as first phone available in EU with powerful new Snapdragon Elite chip
Second ROG Phone release of 2024 refines the design of its game-changing predecessor and adds even more AI0-driven gaming features
This is usually a quiet time of the year for new smartphone releases but ahead of the return of Oppo Find X series to Ireland this Thursday, Asus Republic of Gamers has announced the arrival of ROG Phone 9 Series.
The latest versions of the iconic premium gaming phone feature an enhanced AniMe Vision display, more powerful performance and a raft of AI-driven gaming features. It is the first phone to go on sale in the EU and UK driven by the powerful new Android chip, Snapdragon Elite.
ROG Phone 9 Pro can be bought from today, several weeks before the arrival in Europe of one of its biggest competitors, RedMagic 10 Pro which goes on sale on December 7. Redmagic 10 Pro is already on sale in China.
Earlier this year, Asus redesigned its ROG Phone flagship gaming phone to give it more appeal to non-gamers. When Irish Mirror reviewed Rog Phone 8 Pro Edition we said it “doubles up as a gaming powerhouse and everyday flagship smartphone.”
The launch of ROG Phone 8 series in January followed our interview with the firm about the future of the smartphone market in which ChihHao Kung said this was the year gaming smartphones could go mainstream.
Now Asus has beaten Samsung’s next flagship Galaxy smartphone series to market with an upgraded model that it says takes full advantage of the blazing fast new Snapdragon Elite chip that some observers claim will be even more powerful than Apple’s highest-end iPhone chip, A18 Pro.
Both ROG Phone 9 and ROG Phone 9 Pro models boast a sleek high-end design featuring the innovative AniMe Vision mini-LED auxiliary display that gives the phones stand-out looks and personalisation capabilities.
And the new ROG handsets are both equipped with a cutting-edge 6.78in E6 AMOLED display with an incredible 185Hz refresh rate.
ROG Phone 9 series key features
Styled for gamers: Sleek premium design; customisable AniMe Vision display; Pro version has 648 programmable mini-LEDs with AniMe Play pixel games
Incredible AI gaming power: Exclusive ROG-developed AI gaming features for an unparalleled gaming experience
Advanced performance: Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform with advanced ROG GameCool 9 cooling system to unlock maximum performance
Plays like a console: Amazing console-like control with the AirTrigger controls and ROG accessory ecosystem
ROG Phone 9 series AI features
X Sense 3.0 leverages AI image recognition to streamline gaming tasks, such as detecting key events and auto-collecting items. Our latest 3.0 version even auto-upgrades character skills, enabling gamers to unleash their ultimate abilities with ease.
X Capture 2.0 employs AI image-recognition to detect key events and automatically records moments of victory, team fights, and when the user draws character cards in the game.
AI Grabber 2.0 utilises AI for text recognition, making it incredibly easy to search for tips, and now it even supports a translation feature, ensuring smoother communication.
AI Noise Cancelation uses machine learning to identify different noise frequencies, making it easy for gamers to eliminate unwanted sounds for clear communication during gameplay.
Other ROG Phone 9 series features
Asus ROG Phone 9 series has a sleek design that exudes a futuristic and sophisticated vibe, using matte finishes crafted with a crystalised nano-texture for a silk-like feel and optimum resistance to fingerprints.
The AniMe Vision auxiliary display is a unique feature of both models. On the ROG Phone 9 Pro, it features 648 programmable mini-LEDs for an array of exclusive animations that react to phone interactions, and the newly-added red mini LEDs enhance the gamer vibe even further. AniMe Vision is totally invisible when inactive, so gamers can switch between an understated look and a gaming aesthetic when they choose.
The firm said it has improved the triple-camera system too.
ROG Phone 9 series features the acclaimed Asus AirTrigger controls, which respond to an array of gestures such as Dual Action, Press and Lift, and Gyroscope Aiming to achieve the ultimate level of mastery.
Additionally, the AeroActive Cooler X Pro adds two extra physical buttons, for an enhanced, console-like level of control.
ROG Phone 9 series pricing and availability
ASUS ROG Phone 9 series will be available from November from the ASUS Official store, Amazon and Currys.
ROG Phone 9 12GB/256GB Black costs €1,099. ROG Phone 9 12GB/512GB White costs €1,149. ROG Phone 9 Pro 16GB/512GB Black costs €1,299.99. ROG Phone 9 PRO Edition 24GB/1TB costs €1,499. Aero Active Cooler X cost €79.99 and Aero Active Cooler X Pro costs €99.99.
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