ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the latest stylish and powerful gaming phones, the ROG Phone 9 series, which is now available from JB Hi-Fi starting from AUD 1,799 and in New Zealand at PB Tech, from NZD 2,199.

The ROG Phone 9 series, comprising the ROG Phone 9 and ROG Phone 9 Pro models, has been designed to deliver the ultimate gaming experience in a premium smartphone. Both models feature a sleek, high-end design with the innovative AniMe Vision mini-LED auxiliary display, offering striking aesthetics and unparalleled personalisation options.

Both models offer an unrivalled gaming experience thanks to a suite of ROG-developed AI-driven gaming features. These features are powered by the Qualcomm^® Snapdragon^® 8 Elite Mobile Platform and an advanced ROG GameCool 9 cooling system to ensure the user can unlock maximum performance at all times.

Console-like game controls have long been regarded as a key feature of the ROG Phone’s design philosophy, and the ROG Phone 9 series continues that legacy, with its exclusive AirTrigger touch system and an extensive ecosystem of ROG gaming accessories.

Bradley Howe, Head of Consumer at ASUS ANZ says of the phone: “The ROG Phone 9 series is more than just a gaming phone – it’s a bold lifestyle statement. With its sleek design, cutting-edge display, and the power of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, we are confident the new series will deliver a gaming experience that’s second to none.”

Styled for gamers

The ROG Phone 9 series has a sleek aesthetic, which has been designed to embody futurism and sophistication. It features matte finishes that have been 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. The ROG Phone 9 Pro 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 gaming aesthetic further. The display can be customised by the user to add a personal touch to the visual experience. AniMe Vision is invisible when inactive, so gamers can alternate between an understated look and a gaming aesthetic.

AniMe Vision also allows gamers to dive into the ROG Phone 9 Pro’s exclusive AniMe Play, where the charm of classic pixel games is brought to life for the modern era. With AniMe Vision, gamers can step into gaming adventures steeped in tradition, effortlessly mastering them through touch with the ROG AirTrigger system.

Incredible AI gaming power

Boasting an advanced suite of ROG-developed AI-driven gaming features, the ROG Phone 9 series delivers an unparalleled gaming experience through several 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 record 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 Cancellation uses machine learning to identify different noise frequencies, making it easy for gamers to eliminate unwanted sounds for clear communication during gameplay.

Built to perform

ROG believes that gamers deserve the ultimate performance, which is why the ROG Phone 9 series is powered by the 3-nanometer Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform. Qualcomm Seamless syncs effortlessly to Snapdragon X Elite-powered PCs, and each processor — including the powerful Oryon™ CPU, the Adreno™ GPU, and the AI-dedicated Hexagon NPU — features significant enhancements to ensure that even demanding titles with the highest graphic settings offer an ultrasmooth and lag-free experience.

To allow users to unlock the full potential of the SoC, ROG has designed an equally superior thermal system. ROG GameCool 9 offers a 360° SoC Cooling System Gen 3 design, using a variety of high-performance thermal materials. This system is engineered with a unique SoC-centred structure and is complemented by the latest AeroActive Cooler X Pro clip-on cooler, ensuring that heat dissipation never impedes performance.

Gaming and video-streaming experiences demand a great audiovisual system, so the ROG Phone 9 series is equipped with a cutting-edge 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED 185Hz display, featuring power-saving adaptive refresh rates, along with a powerful audio system. Additionally, when genuine ROG Phone 9 series cases are used, the Audio Redirect feature delivers immersive front-facing sound. And for added realism, there’s also a subwoofer integrated into the AeroActive Cooler X Pro.

With the ROG Phone 9 series’ advanced triple-camera system, gamers and creators can unlock limitless photographic possibilities. Enhanced by OZO Audio technology, users can enjoy wind-noise reduction for crisp, outdoor recordings or capture immersive, high-fidelity 3D surround sound for spatial audio.

Plays like a console

For unparalleled command over games, the ROG Phone 9 series features the acclaimed AirTrigger controls, which put an intuitive gaming experience right at the gamer’s fingertips. These innovative touch controls are versatile, responding to an array of gestures such as Dual Action, Press and Lift, and Gyroscope Aiming.

Additionally, the AeroActive Cooler X Pro adds two extra physical buttons for an enhanced, console-like level of control.

For the ultimate experience, gamers can insert the ROG Tessen mobile controller, which instantly transforms the ROG Phone 9 series into a professional-level portable gaming console, delivering exceptional comfort for extended play.

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