Asus ROG Phone 9 Series Launching November 19: Expect 185Hz Refresh Rate, IP68 Rating, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, and More
Asus is set to launch the ROG Phone 9 series on November 19, featuring groundbreaking specs like a 185Hz refresh rate, IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, and the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC.
ROG Phone 9 series
Asus is gearing up to unveil its ROG Phone 9 series at an event on November 19, and it has already confirmed that the ROG Phone 9 will be powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite processor. Excitingly, new leaks suggest that the ROG Phone 9 Pro may take smartphone refresh rates to unprecedented levels with a stunning 185Hz LTPO display, a first for any smartphone. For context, the ROG Phone 8 Pro featured a 165Hz display, while the recently released iQOO 13 boasts a 144Hz refresh rate.
The ROG Phone 9 series is also expected to carry an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, though it remains uncertain if it matches the IP69 rating of the recently launched OnePlus 13 and in 13.
Expected Specifications for ROG Phone 9:
Display: 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2,500 nits peak brightness, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite, with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB UFS 4.0 storage.
Camera: 50MP primary sensor, 50MP macro lens, and 13MP ultra-wide camera, along with a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies.
Battery: 5,800mAh with 65W fast charging support.
AI Features: Expected to include advanced AI capabilities typical of flagship devices this year.
Stay tuned for more details as the launch date approaches!