#ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

The ASUS ROG Phone series has long been a staple in mobile gaming since 2018, and the latest iteration, the ROG Phone 9 Pro, aims to elevate the new direction they went with last year.  To recap, a much more understated gamer-esque design language, packed with the latest hardware, refined cooling solutions, and an improved camera system. Design and Build ASUS continues the new direction pioneered by last year’s ROG Phone 8 series, but this year around, the ROG Phone 9 Pro has a few more tricks under its panels. The device still features Mini-LED dots at the rear, but this time users will be getting 648 programmable dots, essentially giving the secondary display more pixels (if you want to think of them that way.) The top portion lights up white, while the smaller area below is red, more dots gives us more detailed animations and information when lit. Like usual ROG Phone fashion, the 9 Pro features a USB Type-C Port on the left side for a more ergonomic experience when holding the phone in a horizontal orientation. The ROG 9 Pro is also IP68-rated, making it dust-tight and immersible under fresh water for up to 1.5m and as long as 30 minutes. All-in-all for design, the ROG Phone 9 Pro can definitely handle day-to-day operations just as well as last year with slightly more to offer. Read more in our articles including "ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition Review" and "Watch: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition Review | The undisputed king of mobile gaming in 2025?".