share 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 It isn’t always easy being one of the best on the market, but the ROG Phone has never failed to surpass expectations with each iteration — much less its Pro lineup. Following an exceptional showing with its eighth-generation predecessor, the ROG Phone 9 Pro is back to outdo itself and cement its heavyweight status. Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and a Qualcomm Adreno 830 GPU, the handset promises a best-in-class experience built on blazing speeds, dedicated features for mobile gaming, and enhanced cooling capabilities.

It inherits the AniMe Vision Mini-LED bling from before, featuring 648 dots (up from 341) that allow for even more personalisation. The aesthetic glory extends to display tech, too. Sporting a 6.

78-inch AMOLED display, the ROG Phone 9 Pro pairs a 2,400 x 1,080 resolution with a maximum refresh rate of 185Hz, accessible only via the Game Genie app. Previously, it was capped at 165Hz, though it should be noted that most games won’t be able to run at such high numbers. Advertisement ▼ In usual fashion, the device passed the gaming gauntlet with passing colours.

Zenless Zone Zero , Genshin Impact , Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile and PUBG Mobile clocked buttery smooth performance and no frame rate drops, making for an enjoyable on-the-go affair. Thermal management won’t be an issue either, with the GameCool 9 cooling system keeping temperatures under a consistent 40 degrees Celsius, even under duress. Check the ROG Phone 9 Pro .