UAE Price
AED 5,050
India Price
₹79,999
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Smartphone · ASUS · 2024
The Asus ROG Phone 9 512GB is ASUS's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5800 mAh battery. At AED 5,050 in the UAE and ₹79,999 in India, it sits firmly in the flagship tier.
The Asus ROG Phone 9 excels with its 5800mAh battery delivering 16h 41m active use and 65W wired charging that hits 100% in 46 minutes, unmatched for gaming marathons. The 50MP main sensor with gimbal OIS delivers stable 4K video even during motion, while the 13MP ultrawide at 120° captures expansive scenes without distortion. It’s built for competitive mobile gamers who demand sustained Oryon V2 performance and zero throttling during extended sessions. Its weakness? Thermals still climb to 42°C under 90-minute BGMI play, forcing manual frame rate drops. In UAE at AED 5050, it’s competitive because no rival offers this battery-charging combo under AED 6000. In India at ₹79999, it’s overpriced — the Xiaomi 14 Ultra delivers better cameras, same 5G, and superior thermals for ₹74999. Skip if you prioritize camera versatility or cooler operation; choose only if raw battery endurance and charging speed are non-negotiable.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | 5800 mAh |
| Charging | 65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 46 min 15W wireless (Qi) 10W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5800 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm |
| Features | Panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (Up to 7CA), 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C (side), DisplayPort 1.4; USB Type-C (bottom), OTG |
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 3.02 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 227 g (8.01 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 185Hz, HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 512 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White |
| Models | AI2501-12G256G-BK, AI2501-12G256G-WH, AI2501-16G512G-WH, AI2501-16G512G-BK |
| Price | About 1150 EUR |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 3007932 (v10) GeekBench: 10083 (v6) 3DMark: 6718 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1958 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -26.7 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery | Active use score 16:41h |
| Announced | 2024, November 19 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, November 20 |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, up to 2 major Android upgrades |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the ROG Phone 9.
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you prioritize gaming performance and build quality over cutting-edge software updates, as its hardware remains powerful for demanding apps and games. However, newer models may offer better efficiency and features, so consider your budget and usage needs carefully.
The Asus ROG Phone 9 512GB is priced at AED 5050 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Asus ROG Phone 9 512GB is priced at ₹79999 in India. It can be purchased from official Asus stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in daylight with fast autofocus and accurate colors. It handles low-light scenes reasonably well but is optimized more for quick captures than professional photography.
The battery life lasts a full day of heavy gaming and multitasking without needing a recharge. Its high-capacity battery supports extended use even with the high-refresh-rate display and performance modes enabled.
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