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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | 9 | 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 19 November 2024 | July 17, 2024 |
| Released | 7 January 2025 (US availability; global rollout from late 2024) | 2024-07-31 |
| Status | Available | Available. Released 2024, July 31 |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | 9 | 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, CDMA 800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | WCDMA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G LTE | FDD: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66; TDD: 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48 (WW version); US version adds 29, 30, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 |
| 5G | SA/NSA n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n79 (WW version) | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | 9 | 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (matte, nano-crystalline texture) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 77 x 8.9 mm | 164 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP68 | No |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (dual standby) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 227 g | 229 g |
DISPLAY8 fields
| Specification | 9 | 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 2500 nits (peak); 1600 nits (HBM) | 1600 nits (peak) |
| Features | HDR10; 107.37% DCI-P3; 720Hz touch sampling rate; 10-point multitouch | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh Rate | LTPO 1-120Hz; up to 185Hz in Game Genie | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) | 1116 x 2480 pixels (~400 ppi density) |
| Screen-to-body | — | ~89.1% |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.8 inches, 111.6 cm2 (~89.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Samsung Flexible AMOLED (E6), LTPO, 185Hz, HDR10 | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 100% DCI-P3 |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | 9 | 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core, up to 4.3GHz, 64-bit (2nd-gen Qualcomm Oryon) | Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 750 |
| OS | Android 15, ROG UI | Android 14, REDMAGIC OS 9.5 |
MEMORY5 fields
| Specification | 9 | 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X | 12GB / 16GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | — |
| Storage/RAM variants | 256GB 12GB RAM; 512GB 16GB RAM | 12GB + 256GB, 16GB + 512GB |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | 9 | 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, 6-axis hybrid gimbal stabilization, AI Object Sense, AI HyperClarity | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.56", Sony Lytia 700 (wide), gimbal OIS | 13 MP, 120° (ultrawide) | 5 MP (macro) | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; slow motion 4K@120fps, 1080p@120/240fps, 720p@480fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | 9 | 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 1x and 0.7x selfie perspectives | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP RGBW, 90° FoV | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, under display |
| Video | — | 1080p@30/60fps |
SOUND2 fields
| Specification | 9 | 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes; Hi-Res Audio up to 384 kHz / 32-bit; Dirac Virtuo spatial sound | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (multi-magnet dual) | Yes, with stereo speakers (DTS:X Ultra) |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | 9 | 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), Galileo (E1+E5a), BeiDou (B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | — | No |
| USB | 2x USB Type-C: USB 3.1 Gen 1 (side), USB 2.0 (bottom), OTG (ROG Phone 9 Pro review; same chassis) | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.4, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7), 2.4/5/6GHz | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band |
FEATURES3 fields
| Specification | 9 | 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ai | X Sense, X Capture, AI Grabber, AI Call Translator, AI Noise Cancellation | — |
| Other features | AniMe Vision rear display (85 mini-LEDs); AirTriggers; Game Genie | — |
| Sensors | In-display fingerprint, face recognition, accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, AirTrigger | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, ambient light, infrared |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | 9 | 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5800 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Charging Type | 65W wired (QC 5.0, PD 3.0), 0-100% in 46 min; 15W wireless (Qi 1.3) | 80W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 35 min (advertised) |
| Type | 5800 mAh (typical) | Li-Ion (dual-cell) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION8 fields
| Specification | 9 | 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Phantom Black; Storm White | Sleet (Black), Snowfall (Silver), Cyclone (Transparent Black), Frost (White) |
| Compatibility | Band lists differ between WW/US/CN versions (US adds LTE B29/B30/B71); 2 Android OS updates and 5 years of security updates; screen protector in box only in TW/HK | — |
| Cooling | ROG GameCool 9: 360° SoC Cooling System Gen 3, vapor chamber, graphite sheet (+57% volume), boron nitride; optional AeroActive Cooler X Pro | — |
| Launch Price | EUR 1,099 (12GB/256GB), EUR 1,149 (12GB/512GB) (Europe) | — |
| Launch Price (USD) | $999.99 (US, 12GB/256GB) | $649.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Models | AI2501 | NX769S |
| Models and regions | WW, US and CN versions with different band lists | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,400,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,399,000 (Seller price) |
TESTS1 field
| Specification | 9 | 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Endurance | At least 4.5 h heavy gaming, 22.1 h video streaming, 23.4 h IG scrolling (ASUS manufacturer figures) | — |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | 9 | 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Security | In-display fingerprint, face recognition | Fingerprint (under display, optical), face unlock |