ASUS Republic of Gamers has announced the ROG Phone 9 Series, featuring an enhanced AniME Vision display, powerful performance, and abundant AI-driven gaming features.
Picking up where the ASUS ROG Phone 8 left off, the ROG Phone 9 series was announced as the new iteration of ASUS’s gaming-focused smartphones. The series comprises the ROG Phone 9 and ROG Phone 9 Pro models, both featuring a sleek, high-end design with the AniMe Vision mini-LED auxiliary display, ROG-developed AI-driven gaming features, AirTrigger touch system, and exclusive ROG gaming accessories. The phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform combined with the ROG GameCool 9 cooling system to achieve maximum performance.
The ROG Phone 9 series will have a sleek design that gives off a futuristic and sophisticated vibe, using matte finishes with a crystallized nano-texture for a silk-like feel and optimum resistance to fingerprints. For the display, it will feature the AniMe Vision auxiliary display with 648 programmable mini-LEDs for exclusive animations that react to phone interaction, red mini-LEDs to enhance the gamer’s vibe, and customizable options to add a personal touch to the visual experience. The ROG Phone 9 Pro will feature exclusive AniMe Play to enhance classic pixel games, brought to life through the ROG AirTrigger system.
Shifting the focus to the array of ROG-developed AI-driven gaming features, the ROG Phone 9 series will be utilizing many AI features to help deliver the best gaming experience for users. The AI features that will be included are:
- X Sense 3.0 – Utilize AI image recognition to help streamline gaming tasks as it detects key events and auto-collects items. The latest 3.0 version can also auto-upgrade character skills to help gamers unleash their ultimate abilities with ease.
- X Capture – uses AI image recognition to detect key events and automatically records moments to highlight the gamer’s achievements.
- AI Grabber 2.0 – Utilizes AI for text recognition to help make it easy to search for tips and has a translation feature to help ensure the gamers have smooth communication.
- AI Noise Cancelation – Uses machine learning to identify different noise frequencies, making it easy to help gamers eliminate unwanted sounds for clear communication during gameplay.
For those interested in specs, the ROG Phone 9 series will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elites Mobile Platform to bring enhanced performance with Qualcomm Seamless synching effortlessly to Snapdragon X Elite-powered PC, and processors including the Oryon CPU, the Adreno GPU, and AI-dedicated Hexagon NPU will feature enhancement to ensure that demanding titles with highest graphic setting can offer smooth gameplay and lag-free. The ROG Phone 9 series will also offer ROG GameCool 9 delivery with its 360 degrees SoC Cooling System Gen 3 design, a 6.78 inch E6 AMOLED 185Hz display, a powerful audio system, Audio Redirect features to deliver front-facing sound when cases are used, and a subwoofer integrated into the AeroActive Cooler X Pro.
For content creators looking for a new device, the ROG Phone 9 series will feature an advanced triple-camera system to unlock limitless photographic possibilities, alongside OZO Audio Technology for users to enjoy wind-noise reduction for clear outdoor recording and immersive, high-fidelity 3D surround sound for spatial audio.
To help users feel like they are playing on consoles, the ROG Phone 9 series will feature AirTrigger controls that respond to a wide range of gestures, such as Dual Actions, Press and Lift, and Gyroscopic Aiming. In addition to the AirTrigger control, the AeroActive Cooler X will have two extra physical buttons for enhanced, console-like control. For those seeking the ultimate experience, players can use the ROG Tessen mobile controller to transform their ROG Phone 9 series into a portable gaming console, offering comfort for extended play.
Are you looking forward to grabbing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Series? If so, the phones will be available during early Q1 2025, but you can visit the website to check out the ROG Phone 9 and ROG Phone 9 Pro.
