Will the 185Hz display change the game?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 leaks are heating up! It looks like it brings some serious upgrades for gamers.

ASUS is no stranger to making powerful gaming phones, and I wonder if we’ll see another device that handles gaming flawlessly with the upcoming ROG Phone 9 series. While last year’s model didn’t leave much room for improvement, new leaks about the ASUS ROG Phone 9 suggest the Taiwanese giant may have found new ways to up the ante.

With the ASUS ROG Ally already offering some of the best gaming time on the market, could the new phone follow suit with similarly impressive results? Let’s dive in and see if the ROG Phone 9 lives up to the hype and maybe even sets a new standard for mobile gaming. From the design to the features, there’s a lot to look forward to!

ASUS ROG Phone 9 theme

Tipster Digital Chat Station recently teased the ASUS ROG Phone 9 on Weibo and showcased it in black and white. The camera setup is quite similar to the ROG Phone 8, with a rear camera module, the ASUS logo in the middle and mini LEDs at the bottom. This matches the images that 91mobiles published a few weeks ago.

The ROG Phone 9 Pro also brings the AeroActive Cooler which is particularly useful for demanding PC games and helps prevent overheating and lag.

Performance

ASUS has announced that the ROG Phone 9 series will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform. It will feature the new second-generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU and updated Adreno GPU.

According to Digital Chat Station, the ROG Phone 9 will have a refresh rate of 185Hz. This is particularly useful for fast-paced, competitive games where every frame counts. To put it in perspective, 185Hz is super fast – especially considering the typical flagship phone these days has a 120Hz refresh rate.

The phone will also use LTPO (Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide) technology to adjust the refresh rate for better battery efficiency. For comparison, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 had an LTPO display with a range of 1Hz to 120Hz and a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz while gaming. It appears that the 185Hz refresh rate on the ROG Phone 9 is reserved for Game Genie mode.

camera

As for the cameras, the ROG Phone 9 Pro has a 50MP main sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 32MP telephoto lens with 3x zoom. This makes it a solid option for high-quality photography. It also has a 5,800mAh battery with 65W wired charging for fast charging. Plus, with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 support, it offers future-proof connectivity for all your apps.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 release date

ASUS has announced that the ROG Phone 9 series will be launched globally November 19, 2024. They will unveil the series at the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit 2024. Participants will have the opportunity to see exclusive hands-on demos of the technology devices prior to launch. It’s a great opportunity to test the impressive gaming features and performance!

Conclusion

I’m excited to see how the ASUS ROG Phone 9 performs with its new features and design. While it builds on what worked in last year’s model, there is potential for some big improvements. I’m excited to see if it can really raise the bar for mobile gaming.