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.

At its current price, the ROG Ally costs nearly the same as a PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition. But Which is Best Suited for you?

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.

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

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.