Asus has rolled out the ROG Phone 9 Pro, a gaming powerhouse packed with top-notch performance and features. Sitting at the top of the ROG Phone 9 lineup, it brings upgraded cooling, a sharper display, and better cameras than last year’s model. In this article, we will discuss everything about the latest Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, including its expected price in Nepal.
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Overview
Design and Build
The ROG Phone 9 Pro sports a tough build with a metal frame and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front. The back uses Gorilla Glass 3, giving it a solid yet sleek feel. It’s also IP68-rated for water and dust resistance. Weighing 245 grams, the phone comes in Phantom Black and Storm White.
The phone comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED LTPO display offering Full-HD+ resolution. The screen supports a standard refresh rate of 165Hz, which can go up to 185Hz in select games. Its peak brightness reaches 2,500 nits, ensuring excellent visibility even in bright outdoor conditions. With HDR10+ support and 107% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.
Performance and Storage
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the ROG Phone 9 Pro offers improved speed and efficiency over the previous generation. Asus claims a 45% boost in CPU performance and a 40% improvement in both GPU and NPU performance. The phone supports up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and provides 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage, making it capable of handling demanding gaming sessions and multitasking with ease.
Running on Android 15 with ROG UI, the ROG Phone 9 Pro is committed to providing two years of Android updates and five years of security patches.
Gaming and Cooling Technology
The ROG Phone 9 Pro packs the GameCool 9 cooling system, featuring a bigger graphite sheet to keep things cool during intense gaming. For extra cooling, you can grab the AeroActive Cooler X Pro, which also adds a subwoofer for 2.1-channel audio. Plus, the AniMe Vision LED grid lets you customize with animations, GIFs, and text, giving the phone a bit of personal flair.
Camera System
The ROG Phone 9 Pro features a versatile triple-camera setup on the back. It includes a 50MP Sony Lytia 700 main sensor with hybrid gimbal stabilization for steadier shots and videos. The 13MP ultra-wide camera has a 120° field of view, and the 32MP telephoto lens supports 3x optical zoom with optical image stabilization. The 32MP RGBW sensor on the front improves selfies, especially in low-light conditions.
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Battery and Charging Capabilities
The device houses a 5,800mAh battery, an increase from its predecessor. It supports 65W wired charging, allowing the phone to charge fully in just 46 minutes. Wireless charging is capped at 15W. Asus states the battery will retain up to 80% of its original capacity after 1,000 charging cycles.
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Specifications
- Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED LTPO, Full-HD+ (1080×2400), 165Hz refresh rate, 2500 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ support
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- RAM: Up to 24GB LPDDR5X
- Storage: 1TB UFS 4.0
- Cooling System: GameCool 9, with optional AeroActive Cooler X Pro
- Rear Cameras: 50MP main (Sony Lytia 700, hybrid gimbal stabilization), 13MP ultra-wide (120° FOV), 32MP telephoto (3x optical zoom, OIS)
- Front Camera: 32MP RGBW sensor
- Battery: 5800mAh, 65W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging
- Audio: Dual front-firing stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, Dirac tuning
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 5G, NFC, dual USB-C ports
- OS: Android 15 with ROG UI
- Water and Dust Resistance: IP68
- Weight: 245g
- Colors: Phantom Black, Storm White
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Price in Nepal Availability
The ROG Phone 9 Pro’s base variant, with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, starts at EUR 1,200. If it ever makes it here, we expect the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro’s price in Nepal to start at at least NPR 171,000.
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Price in Europe (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
16GB + 512GB
Eur 1,200
NPR 171,000
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