Alright, gamers, stop what you’re doing. The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here. Asus has officially pulled the curtain back on its latest beast, the ROG Phone 9 Pro, and it looks like they’ve once again decided to redefine what a gaming phone can be. This isn’t just an upgrade; it’s a statement. For anyone in India serious about mobile gaming, this is the one to watch.
Let’s just get right to it. Asus has packed this thing with so much power it’s almost ridiculous. At its core is the brand new Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, which is basically the most powerful chip you can cram into an Android phone right now. Paired with up to a whopping 24GB of RAM, this phone isn’t just going to run your games; it’s going to make them fly.
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro: The Specs
Here’s a look at what this gaming monster is made of:
| Feature | Specification |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform (3 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 |
| Display | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 185Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10, 2500 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels (~388 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| RAM / Storage | 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage / 24GB RAM + 1TB Storage (UFS 4.0) |
| Rear Camera | Triple Camera System: – 50 MP (wide) with Gimbal OIS – 32 MP (telephoto) with OIS, 3x optical zoom – 13 MP (ultrawide) |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (wide) |
| Battery | 5,800 mAh |
| Charging | 65W wired charging 15W wireless (Qi) charging |
| Audio | Dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, Hi-Res Audio |
| Operating System | Android 15 with ROG UI |
| Special Features | IP68 Water/Dust Resistance, AniMe Vision programmable display, Pressure sensitive AirTriggers, GameCool 9 thermal system, Dual USB-C ports |
| Weight | 227 g |
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 77 x 8.9 mm |
But power is useless if your phone overheats, right? Asus knows this better than anyone. They’ve completely re-engineered the GameCool 9 cooling system. It now features a unique design that places the main heat source right in the center, perfectly positioned for the legendary AeroActive Cooler accessory. It’s all about maintaining peak performance during those marathon gaming sessions without your phone feeling like a hot plate.
Visually, it’s still unmistakably ROG. It has that aggressive, futuristic look, but it feels more refined this year. The star of the show on the back is the enhanced “AniMe Vision” display – a programmable matrix of over 600 mini-LEDs that lets you flex with custom animations and notifications. It’s a bit of extra flair, but let’s be honest, it’s incredibly cool.
The screen is, as you’d expect, a stunner. A massive 6.78-inch AMOLED panel that can ramp up to a mind-bending 185Hz refresh rate for the smoothest gameplay imaginable. And yes, the iconic AirTriggers are back, giving you that console-controller-like edge without any extra hardware.
While a global rollout is underway, local availability in India is starting to appear. Based on early listings from retailers like Microless and Newegg, expect the ROG Phone 9 Pro to start around ₹1,05,000 for the 16GB/512GB model, with the top-tier 24GB/1TB version pushing towards ₹1,20,000.
This isn’t just a phone for playing games; it’s a device built from the ground up to win them.