Asus is set to unveil its latest ROG Phone 9 series on November 19, 2024. Like every year, the brand will be taking its sweet time and launching its gaming-oriented smartphone after the majority of the Android hard hitters have debuted their new Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered flagships. However, a recent leak suggests that the ROG Phone 9 series will bring significant upgrades.
According to renowned leaker Digital Chat Station, Asus is aiming to break display refresh rate records with the ROG Phone 9 series. The company is reportedly introducing a new 185Hz LTPO display, a significant upgrade over the 165Hz display found on the ROG Phone 8 Pro.
This cutting-edge display technology is expected to be featured on the ROG Phone 9 Pro, although it could also be featured on the vanilla ROG Phone 9. Additionally, both models are likely to incorporate Asus’ “SoC center design,” which is claimed to be the most effective way to keep the Snapdragon 8 Elite cool.
As for the design, the ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro models will be quite similar to the ROG Phone 8 series. A recent GSMA database listing has also revealed the existence of a third model in the lineup, which is expected to be a more affordable version of the device, likely using last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
ROG Phone 9 specs (leaked)
Previous leaks indicate that the ROG Phone 9 will retain its 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate and FHD+ (2400 x 1080) resolution.
Camera specifications appear largely unchanged, featuring a 32MP front camera and a triple-lens rear setup with a 50MP main sensor, a 13MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro lens, replacing the ROG Phone 8’s 32MP telephoto lens.
A slight increase in battery capacity is expected, going from 5,500mAh to 5,800mAh, with 65W wired charging. It’s unclear if wireless charging will be included, although it’s anticipated, as it was a feature of the ROG Phone 8. The phone is also expected to retain a 3.5mm headphone jack with a Hi-Fi DAC for high-quality audio.
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