The Asus ROG Phone 9 with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip is a performance powerhouse, but it can't match other $1,000 phones in ways that matter.

Known as the ROG Phone 9, the device was launched yesterday, and it claims to offer "unmatched gaming performance" all while being a "mobile masterpiece that seamlessly blends high-powered gaming with a sleek, modern aesthetic".

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.

YouTuber Dave2D posted a video offering insights about the battery life and performance of Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and OnePlus 13. Both models run on the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chip are compared with their predecessors in the video.

ASUS just unveiled its latest generation of gaming smartphones, so here is what's different between the base ROG Phone 9 and ROG Phone 9 Pro.

The ROG Phone 9 Pro doesn't change too much from its predecessor, but you get exciting hardware and a new camera at the back that takes great photos. Combine that with a clean software, and you get the ultimate gaming phone.

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is one of the first phones sporting a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, but is it worth the upgrade?

ASUS Republic of Gamers has announced the ROG Phone 9 Series, featuring an enhanced AniME Vision display, powerful performance, and abundant AI-driven gaming features.