UAE Price
AED 6,650
India Price
₹1,12,999
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Smartphone · ASUS · 2024
The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 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 6,650 in the UAE and ₹1,12,999 in India, it sits firmly in the flagship tier.
The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro excels with its 185Hz LTPO AMOLED display, delivering buttery-smooth motion for competitive gaming, and 65W wired charging that refills the 6000mAh battery in 46 minutes—unmatched in its class. Its 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L cores sustain peak performance under heavy loads, making it a beast for extended mobile gaming sessions. However, thermals throttle noticeably after 45 minutes of continuous 120fps gameplay, reducing frame stability. In UAE at AED 6650, it’s competitive because no other phone offers this blend of refresh rate, charging speed, and raw CPU power for under AED 7000. In India at ₹112999, it’s overpriced—competing against the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and OnePlus 12, which offer better cameras, more refined software, and similar gaming performance without the bulky 227g weight. Skip it if you prioritize camera versatility or daily comfort over pure gaming dominance.
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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 32 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) |
| 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, 670Hz PWM, 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 |
| Models | AI2501-16G512G-BK, AI2501-24G1T-BK |
| Price | About 800 EUR |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 3042971 (v10) GeekBench: 10179 (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, 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 Pro.
It remains a strong choice for hardcore gamers and power users who prioritize peak performance and long-term software support. If you need a phone built for intense gaming and don't mind paying a premium, it still offers excellent value in 2026.
The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 512GB is priced at AED 6650 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 512GB is priced at ₹112999 in India. It is available through official Asus channels and select electronics retailers nationwide.
The camera system delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in daylight and handles high-contrast scenes effectively. Video recording is stable and supports high frame rates for smooth motion capture.
The battery life lasts a full day even with heavy gaming and screen usage. Its optimized power management ensures extended endurance without compromising performance.
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From AED 6,650 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
