ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) announced the new ROG Phone 9 series, the latest stylish and powerful gaming phones. The series comprises the ROG Phone 9 FE and ROG Phone 9 Pro, both boasting a sleek high-end design and the new AniMe Vision mini-LED display.
The ROG Phone 9 series will launch at a special limited early bird that starts at PHP 39,995 and comes with an ROG Chill Case and ROG Antibacterial Glass Screen Protector. There will also be an exclusive 50% off for selected accessories like the Aeroactive Cooler X Pro and Devil Case.
ROG Phone 9 Series
The ROG Phone 9 series has a sleek design with matte finishes crafted with a crystalized nano-texture for a silk-like feel and optimum resistance to fingerprints.
The AniMe Vision auxiliary display is unique on both models and is totally invisible when inactive. The ROG Phone 9 Pro in particular features 648 programmable mini-LED for a variety of exclusive animations that react to phone interactions. Additionally, it has an exclusive AniMe Play where you can classic pixel games like Snake on the back panel using the ROG AirTrigger system.
Under the hood, the ROG Phone 9 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, while the ROG Phone 9 FE is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform. The duo is cooled with the ROG GameCool technology that delivers cooling with its 360° SoC Cooling System design.
The ROG Phone 9 series also boasts a suite of ROG-developed AI-driven gaming features like:
- X Sense 3.0 – streamlines gaming tasks like detecting key events, auto-collecting items, and even auto-upgrades character skills
- X Capture 2.0 – detects key events and automatically records moments of victory, team fights, and when the user draws character cards in the game
- AI Grabber 2.0 – makes it easy to search for tips and now supports a translation feature for smoother communication
- AI Noise Cancellation – uses machine learning to identify different noise frequencies and eliminate unwanted sounds for clearer communication during gameplay
The latest ROG Phone members are built around a 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED panel with a 185Hz adaptive refresh rate. When using genuine ROG Phone 9 series cases are used, the Audio Redirect feature delivers front-facing sound.
The ROG Phone 9 Pro has a 50MP Sony LYT-700 1/1.56-inch main sensor, a 32MP 3x optical zoom telephoto camera, and a 13MP ultrawide lens around the back. Meanwhile, the ROG Phone 9 FE tones this down to a 50MP Sony IMX890 main camera, a 13MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro snapper. Both devices feature a 32MP front camera.
For accessories, there’s the AeroActive Cooler X Pro which adds two extra physical buttons for a console-like level of control. There’s also the ROG Tessen mobile controller, which transforms the ROG Phone 9 series into a professional-level portable gaming console.
Pricing and Availability
The ROG Phone 9 series is now available at your nearest ASUS, ROG, and Multibrand stores nationwide with a one-year local warranty. Here’s the pricing for each of the new models:
| MODEL | SPECS | PRICE | EARLY BIRD BUNDLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROG Phone 9 FE | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform / 12GB / 256GB / Phantom Black | Early Bird SRP: PHP 39,995 (Official SRP: PHP 44,995) | ROG Chill case and ROG Antibacterial Glass Screen Protector (worth PHP 3,990) |
| ROG Phone 9 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform / 16GB / 512GB / Phantom Black | PHP 62,995 | |
| ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition | Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform / 24GB / 1TB / Phantom Black / AeroActive Cooler X Pro | PHP 76,995 |
You can also enjoy a limited early-bird price for the ROG Phone at PHP 39,995 and bundled ROG Chill case and ROG Antibacterial Glass Screen Protector. Additionally, you can enjoy an exclusive 50% discount on selected accessories including the Aeroactive Cooler X and Devil Case (Guardian Gaming).
There are also flexible payment options with Home Credit’s 12-month 0% interest installment plan when you buy the ROG Phone 9 at any supported branch.
For more information, visit the official website.