The latest and greatest gaming phones from the Republic of Gamers arrives in Malaysia featuring the enhanced AniMe Vision display, powerful performance, and a raft of AI-driven gaming features

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, December 10, 2024 — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the new ROG phones 9 series of stylish and powerful gaming phoness, developed to offer the best possible gaming experience in a premium phones design.

At launch, the ROG phones 9 series comprises of three options: the ROG phones 9, ROG phones 9 Pro and the range-topping ROG phones 9 Pro Edition. All boast sleek premium aesthetics featuring the innovative AniMe Vision mini-LED auxiliary display, which gives the phoness stand-out looks and personalization capabilities.

“The ROG phones series has always been at the pinnacle of smartphones gaming experience, and we’re proud to bring our latest generation to all Malaysians. We’ve collected feedback from fans and pro players to develop the ROG phones 9 series, making sure that it will meet the demands of every gamer,” says Ellie Chen, Country Product Manager of Smartphones Business Unit, Republic of Gamers. The ROG phones 9 series continues to offer an unrivaled gaming experience thanks to a suite of ROG-developed AI-driven gaming features. These features are amply powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8 Elite mobiles Platform, combined with the advanced ROG GameCool 9 cooling system to unlock maximum performance at all times.

Console-like game controls have always been a killer feature of the ROG phones's design philosophy, and the ROG phones 9 series continues that legacy, with its exclusive AirTrigger touch system and an extensive ecosystem of ROG gaming accessories. The ROG phones 9 series transcends being just a gaming phones — it’s a lifestyle statement for true gamers.

Tried and tested on the battlefield

The ROG phones series have proven their mettle on the highest stage of esports, being the official phones of numerous international tournaments including the recent MLBB MSC (Mid Season Cup) 2024 x EWC, MPL Malaysia Season 14, as well as the ongoing MLBB M6 World Championship happening in Malaysia. This commitment to the highest echelon of gaming is reflected in every aspect of the ROG phones 9’s design and performance.

Styled for gamers

The ROG phones 9 series has a sleek design that exudes a futuristic and sophisticated vibe, using matte finishes crafted with a crystalized nano-texture for a silk-like feel and optimum resistance to fingerprints.

The AniMe Vision auxiliary display is a unique feature of both models. On the ROG phones 9 Pro¹, it features 648 programmable mini-LEDs for an array of exclusive animations that react to phones interactions, and the newly-added red mini LEDs enhance the gamer vibe even further. It can also be customized to add your personal touch into the visual experience. AniMe Vision is totally invisible when inactive, so gamers can switch between an understated look and a gaming aesthetic at will. AniMe Vision also allows gamers to dive into the ROG phones 9 Pro’s exclusive AniMe Play², where the charm of classic pixel games is brought to life for the modern era. With AniMe Vision, gamers can step into gaming adventures steeped in tradition, effortlessly mastering them through touch with the ROG AirTrigger system.

Incredible AI gaming power

Boasting an advanced suite of ROG-developed AI-driven gaming features, the ROG phones 9 series delivers an unparalleled gaming experience.

X Sense 3.0 leverages AI image recognition to streamline gaming tasks, such as detecting key events and auto-collecting items. Our latest 3.0 version even auto-upgrades character skills, enabling gamers to unleash their ultimate abilities with ease.

X Capture 2.0 employs AI image-recognition to detect key events and automatically records moments of victory, team fights, and when the user draws character cards in the game.

AI Grabber 2.0 utilizes AI for text recognition, making it incredibly easy to search for tips, and now it even supports a translation feature, ensuring smoother communication. AI Noise Cancelation uses machine learning to identify different noise frequencies, making it easy for gamers to eliminate unwanted sounds for clear communication during gameplay.

Advanced performance

Gamers can experience gaming supremacy with the ROG phones 9 series of trailblazing gaming phoness, powered by the 3-nanometer Snapdragon 8 Elite mobiles Platform. Performance soars to stratospheric heights, with Qualcomm Seamless syncing effortlessly to Snapdragon X Elite-powered PCs, and each processor — including the powerful Oryon™ CPU, the Adreno™ GPU, and the AI-dedicated Hexagon NPU — features significant enhancements to ensure that even demanding titles with the highest graphic settings offer an ultrasmooth and lag-free experience.

A superior SoC demands an equally superior thermal system to unlock its full potential. ROG GameCool 9 delivers with its 360° SoC Cooling System Gen 3 design, using a variety of high-performance thermal materials. This system is engineered with a unique SoC-centered structure and complemented by the latest AeroActive Cooler X Pro clip-on cooler, ensuring that heat dissipation never impedes the path to victory.

Great gaming and video-streaming experiences demand a great audiovisual system, so the ROG phones 9 series is equipped with a cutting-edge 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED 185Hz display, featuring power-saving adaptive refresh rates, along with a powerful audio system. Additionally, when genuine ROG phones 9 series cases are used, the Audio Redirect feature delivers immersive front-facing sound. And for added realism, there's also a subwoofer integrated in the AeroActive Cooler X Pro.

With the ROG phones 9 series’ advanced triple-camera system, gamers and creators can unlock limitless photographic possibilities. Enhanced by OZO Audio technology, users can enjoy wind-noise reduction for crisp, outdoor recordings or capture immersive, high-fidelity 3D surround sound for spatial audio.

Plays like a console

For unparalleled command over games, the ROG phones 9 series features the acclaimed AirTrigger controls, which put an intuitive gaming experience right at the gamer's fingertips. These innovative touch controls are versatile, responding to an array of gestures such as Dual Action, Press and Lift, and Gyroscope Aiming — it's the ultimate level of mastery.

Additionally, the AeroActive Cooler X Pro adds two extra physical buttons, for an enhanced, console-like level of control.

For the ultimate experience, gamers can also harness the ROG Tessen mobiles controller, which instantly transforms the ROG phones 9 series into a professional-level portable gaming console, delivering exceptional comfort for extended play.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

The ROG phones 9 series will be available in Malaysia priced from RM3,999, from all authorized ASUS mobiles resellers as well as from telco partners – Maxis and CelcomDigi. Refer to the following price list for the ROG phones 9 series and compatible accessories:

PRODUCT	MSRP
ROG phones 9 - Storm White & Phantom Black (12 GB + 256 GB)	RM3,999
ROG phones 9 Pro – Phantom Black (16 GB + 512 GB)	RM4,999
ROG phones 9 Pro Edition – Phantom Black (24 GB + 1 TB) AeroActive Cooler X Pro included in the box	RM5,999
AeroActive Cooler X Pro	RM399
ROG phones 9 Antibacterial Glass Screen Protector	RM149
ROG phones 9 Chill Case	RM199
ROG Tessen mobiles Controller	RM568
ROG phones 9 DEVILCASE Guardian Standard (Authorized)	RM149
ROG phones 9 DEVILCASE Guardian Gaming (Authorized)	RM149
ROG phones 9 DEVILCASE Guardian Magnetic (Authorized)	RM149

Launch Exclusive Rewards & Activities

From 10 December to 31 December 2024, gamers can enjoy Launch Exclusive Rewards worth up to RM947 when purchasing the ROG phones 9 series from all authorized ASUS mobiles resellers, except Maxis and CelcomDigi. The ROG phones 9 series will all come with 1-year extended warranty, as well as special gifts only available during this early bird period:

• ROG phones 9: 1-year extended warranty (worth RM399) + ROG AeroActive Cooler X (worth RM349) + ROG phones 9 Chill Case (worth RM199)
• ROG phones 9 Pro: 1-year extended warranty (worth RM399) + ROG AeroActive Cooler X (worth RM349) + ROG phones 9 Chill Case (worth RM199)
• ROG phones 9 Pro Edition: 1-year extended warranty (worth RM399) + Limited Edition ROG phones Crossbody Strap

On top of that, fans can head over to stores to participate in the “Create on AniMe Vision” campaign, ongoing from 10 December 2024 to 10 January 2025, where all gamers need to do is follow three simple steps to win rewards like the ROG Tessen worth RM568 and limited-edition ROG Magic Cubes:

1. Customize the AniMe Vision
2. Snap a photo/video and upload it to TikTok, Instagram or Facebook, tag the official social media accounts @asusrogmy (TikTok) and @asusrogmalaysia (Instagram / Facebook) with the hashtags #ROGphones9 #CreateOnAniMeVision
3. Submit the screenshot of the post to the following link:
   http://my.rog.gg/CreateOnAnimeVision_po

MLBB fans in Malaysia can also visit the ROG phones booth at M6 Carnival, happening this 13 to 15 December at KL Sports City, Bukit Jalil, KL. Fans can participate in fun activities and win cool ROG merchandise and MLBB in-game items by engaging in the activities and experiencing the cutting-edge capabilities of the ROG phones 9 series!

SPECIFICATIONS³

ASUS ROG phones 9 series

Processor	CPU: Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8 Elite mobiles Platform 4.3GHz, 64-bit, Octa-core GPU: Qualcomm® Adreno™ 830
Memory and Storage	ROG phones 9: 12GB LPDDR5X-9600 + 256GB UFS 4.0 ROG phones 9 Pro: 16GB LPDDR5X-9600 + 512GB UFS 4.0 ROG phones 9 Pro Edition: 24GB LPDDR5X-9600 + 1TB UFS 4.0
Rear Camera	Main: 50MP 1/1.56” LYTIA-700 sensor, f/1.9 aperture 6-axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 4.0, ±5° motion compensation Wide: 13MP f/2.2, Free-form Lens ROG phones 9: Macro: 5MP ROG phones 9 Pro / Pro Edition: Tele: 32MP, f/2.4, OIS, 3X optical zoom, pixel binning 1.4μm Actual output photo: 8MP
Front Camera	32MP RGBW, pixel binning 1.4 μm Actual output photo: 8MP
Screen	6.78" flexible AMOLED, FHD+, up to 185Hz refresh rate, LTPO 1~120Hz, peak brightness 2500 nits
Battery / Charging	Dual battery, 5,800mAh (typ.) equivalent Wired 65W HyperCharge, Wireless 15W Qi-certified charging
Supported Network Frequency	5G SA&NSA: n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n18 / n20 / n25 / n26 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78 / n79 4G FDD-LTE: B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B12 / B17 / B18 / B19 / B20 / B25 / B26 / B28 / B32 / B66 4G TDD-LTE: B34 / B38 / B39 / B40 / B41 / B42 / B43 / B48 WCDMA: 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100MHz GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
Others	Accelerator, E-Compass, Proximity, Ambient light sensor, Fingerprint on Display, Gyro (supports ARCore), Wi-Fi 7 ready, Bluetooth® 5.4, NFC, GPS / GNSS / GLONASS / Galileo / Beidou / QZSS / NavIC Dual USB-C ports, USB 3.2 Gen2 side port + USB 2.0 bottom port AirTrigger 3.5 mm headset
Design	ROG phones 9: Storm White & Phantom Black (AniMe Vision: 85 mini LED) ROG phones 9 Pro & Pro Edition: Phantom Black (AniMe Vision: 648 mini LED)
Dimensions / Weight	163.8 x 77 x 8.9mm / 227g
Price	ROG phones 9: RM3,999 ROG phones 9 Pro: RM4,999 ROG phones 9 Pro Edition (AeroActive Cooler X Pro included in the box): RM5,999

1.The ROG phones 9 standard version of Anime Vision has 85 mini-LEDs.
2.Anime Play is not available on the ROG phones 9 standard version.
3.Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors. Full specifications are available at http://www.stzgcm.com