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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | 9 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 19 November 2024 | January 2024 |
| Released | 7 January 2025 (US availability; global rollout from late 2024) | 18 January 2024 |
| Status | Available | Available |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | 9 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | WCDMA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 | WCDMA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | FDD: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66; TDD: 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48 (WW version); US version adds 29, 30, 71 | FDD: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66; TDD: 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48 (WW version); US version adds 29, 30, 71 |
| 5G | SA/NSA n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n79 (WW version) | SA/NSA n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n79 (WW version); US version adds n29, n30, n71 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | 9 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (matte, nano-crystalline texture) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) |
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 77 x 8.9 mm | 163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP68 | IP68 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (dual standby) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (dual standby) |
| Weight | 227 g | 225 g |
DISPLAY8 fields
| Specification | 9 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 2500 nits (peak); 1600 nits (HBM) | 2500 nits (peak); 1600 nits (HBM) |
| Features | HDR10; 107.37% DCI-P3; 720Hz touch sampling rate; 10-point multitouch | 107.37% DCI-P3 / 145.65% sRGB; 720Hz touch sampling rate |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Refresh Rate | LTPO 1-120Hz; up to 185Hz in Game Genie | LTPO 1-120Hz; up to 165Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) (~388 ppi density) |
| Screen-to-body | — | 94% display-to-body ratio (ASUS) |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Samsung Flexible AMOLED (E6), LTPO, 185Hz, HDR10 | Samsung Flexible AMOLED (E6), LTPO, 165Hz, HDR10 |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | 9 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core, up to 4.3GHz, 64-bit (2nd-gen Qualcomm Oryon) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 750 |
| OS | Android 15, ROG UI | Android 14, ROG UI |
MEMORY4 fields
| Specification | 9 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X | 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Storage/RAM variants | 256GB 12GB RAM; 512GB 16GB RAM | 512GB 16GB RAM (ROG Phone 8 Pro); 1TB 24GB RAM (ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition) |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | 9 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, 6-axis hybrid gimbal stabilization, AI Object Sense, AI HyperClarity | LED flash, 6-axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 3.0, AI Object Sense, Light Trail mode |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.56", Sony Lytia 700 (wide), gimbal OIS | 13 MP, 120° (ultrawide) | 5 MP (macro) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23.8mm (wide), 1/1.56", Sony IMX890, gimbal OIS | 32 MP, f/2.4, 65.3mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, OIS | 13 MP, 12.7mm, 120° (ultrawide) |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; slow motion 4K@120fps, 1080p@120/240fps, 720p@480fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, HDR10+; slow motion 4K@120fps, 1080p@120/240fps, 720p@120/240/480fps |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | 9 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 1x and 0.7x selfie perspectives | Pixel binning (1.4µm) |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP RGBW, 90° FoV | 32 MP RGBW, f/2.45, 22mm, 90° FoV |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30/60fps |
SOUND2 fields
| Specification | 9 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes; Hi-Res Audio up to 384 kHz / 32-bit; Dirac Virtuo spatial sound | Yes; Hi-Res Audio up to 384 kHz / 32-bit; Dirac Virtuo spatial sound; dual mics with noise reduction |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (multi-magnet dual) | Yes, with stereo speakers (multi-magnet dual) |
COMMUNICATION5 fields
| Specification | 9 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), Galileo (E1+E5a), BeiDou (B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), Galileo (E1+E5a), BeiDou (B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC |
| USB | 2x USB Type-C: USB 3.1 Gen 1 (side), USB 2.0 (bottom), OTG (ROG Phone 9 Pro review; same chassis) | 2x USB Type-C: bottom USB 3.2 Gen 2; side port (for AeroActive Cooler X) |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7), 2.4/5/6GHz | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7), 2.4/5/6GHz |
FEATURES3 fields
| Specification | 9 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ai | X Sense, X Capture, AI Grabber, AI Call Translator, AI Noise Cancellation | X Sense 2.0, X Capture, AI Grabber, AI Object Sense, Semantic Search |
| Other features | AniMe Vision rear display (85 mini-LEDs); AirTriggers; Game Genie | AniMe Vision rear display (341 mini-LEDs); AirTriggers |
| Sensors | In-display fingerprint, face recognition, accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, AirTrigger | In-display fingerprint, face recognition, accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, AirTrigger |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | 9 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5800 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Charging Type | 65W wired (QC 5.0, PD 3.0), 0-100% in 46 min; 15W wireless (Qi 1.3) | 65W wired (QC 5.0, PD), 0-100% in 39 min; 15W wireless (Qi 1.3) |
| Type | 5800 mAh (typical) | Li-Ion 5500 mAh (typical) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION8 fields
| Specification | 9 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Phantom Black; Storm White | Phantom Black |
| Compatibility | Band lists differ between WW/US/CN versions (US adds LTE B29/B30/B71); 2 Android OS updates and 5 years of security updates; screen protector in box only in TW/HK | Bands differ between WW/US/CN versions; no eSIM listed (dual Nano-SIM); ASUS promises 2 OS upgrades over 4 years of updates |
| Cooling | ROG GameCool 9: 360° SoC Cooling System Gen 3, vapor chamber, graphite sheet (+57% volume), boron nitride; optional AeroActive Cooler X Pro | ROG GameCool 8: 360° SoC Cooling System Gen 2, vapor chamber, boron nitride, rapid-cooling conductor, graphite sheets; AeroActive Cooler X bundled with Pro Edition |
| Launch Price | EUR 1,099 (12GB/256GB), EUR 1,149 (12GB/512GB) (Europe) | EUR 1,199.99 (16GB/512GB); EUR 1,499.99 (Pro Edition) |
| Launch Price (USD) | $999.99 (US, 12GB/256GB) | $1,199 (16GB/512GB); $1,499 (Pro Edition 24GB/1TB) |
| Models | AI2501 | — |
| Models and regions | WW, US and CN versions with different band lists | WW, US and CN versions with different band lists (CN: 5G SA n3/n5, NSA n1/n8/n28a/n41/n77/n78/n79) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,400,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦1,350,000 |
TESTS3 fields
| Specification | 9 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Endurance | At least 4.5 h heavy gaming, 22.1 h video streaming, 23.4 h IG scrolling (ASUS manufacturer figures) | At least 3.4 h heavy gaming, 23 h video streaming, 17 h IG scrolling (ASUS manufacturer figures) |
| Display | — | Peak brightness measured 2,502 nits; response time 1.14 ms (Notebookcheck) |
| Performance | — | Geekbench 6: 2,318 single-core / 7,357 multi-core; Geekbench 5.5: 1,672 / 6,415 (Notebookcheck) |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | 9 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Security | In-display fingerprint, face recognition | In-display fingerprint, face recognition |