ROG Phone 9: Pre-Orders Open, Deliveries in December

Author : Jason Jan 10,2025

The Asus ROG Phone 9 series is now available for pre-order, with shipping anticipated in mid-to-late December – perfect for Christmas gifting! This powerhouse phone boasts impressive specs, but is it a worthwhile purchase?

Looking for a Christmas gift (or a treat for yourself)? The highly-anticipated Asus ROG Phone 9 series has opened pre-orders.

Expected to ship mid-to-late December, the ROG Phone 9 packs serious processing power. Featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform with an Oryon CPU and Adreno GPU, it's available in various configurations to suit different budgets.

Prices range from approximately £949.99 for the ROG Phone 9 12/256GB Black model to £1299.99 for the high-end ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 24GB/1TB. A range of accessories, including cooling cases and antibacterial screen protectors, are also available.

Product photos of the Asus ROG 9, a rather wide smartphone with typical nicely textured casing

Powerful Performance in Your Hand

A key feature is the inclusion of X Sense 3.0 AI, offering auto-item collection and upgrades (on higher-end models). AI noise cancellation and automatic image capture further enhance the user experience.

The ROG Phone 9 boasts an impressive array of features. But will this be enough to convince potential buyers? Explore the full specifications on the official Asus website to decide for yourself.

With its high-end specs and AI capabilities, the ROG Phone 9 will undoubtedly appeal to gamers with ample disposable income. However, for those on a tighter budget or with less demanding gaming needs, it might be a luxury they can afford to skip.

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