ASUS has launched the ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro, and the Pro model lets you play games on the rear lighting system.

The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is the most powerful phone on the market at the time of writing. It's also remarkably easy to use day-to-day, with a relatively subtle design, outstanding battery life, an adequate camera,

The AniMe Vision display on the back can now actually work as a display that lets you play games. Last year, the Asus ROG Phone 8 took a big step

Asus' ROG Phone 9 offers innovative gaming features like AirTriggers and a stunning AMOLED display. Battery life is respectable at 21 hours, but daily use, especially with the camera, is underwhelming. The ROG Phone 9 excels at gaming, but its design doesn't stand out as a smartphone for non-gamers.

The new Asus ROG 9 series of phones launches today, with pre-orders now open and deliveries set to arrive just in time for Christmas.

Second ROG Phone release of 2024 refines the design of its game-changing predecessor and adds even more AI0-driven gaming features

ASUS launches the ROG Phone 9 series with Snapdragon 8 Elite processors, enhanced cooling, a 185Hz display, and a bigger battery. Pre-order now for the ultimate gaming experience.

I booted up the game Mortal Kombat Mobile on the new Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, and the tutorial that led me into Scorpion pulling off a Fatality against Sub-Zero shows the fiery character slicing through his opponent's skull like butter.

Over the years, Asus has carved a niche catering to mobile gamers with its ROG smartphone line, focusing on things you won't find in phones from the big dogs. That includes a second USB-C charging port for landscape mode so the cable won't get in the way while gaming.