Asus ROG Phone 9

Stunning AMOLED Display ; AirTriggers are a sleek addition ; Up to 21 hours of battery

Gamer-first design and UI is ugly ; Camera quality is subpar

Asus' ROG Phone 9 is a robust gaming-first smartphone with innovating hardware and software perks made to play mobile games, including AirTriggers and AI-driven features.

Excellent performance with overclocking X Mode on new chip ; Battery life that can survive hours of gaming and still have some juice left over ; AeroActive Cooler X slots in nicely and doesn't drain too much battery

Awful sound quality ; Display looks alright, but too low resolution for its price ; Many AI features are game-specific

Asus ROG Phone 9 The ROG Phone 9 has excellent performance and a standout battery life, but it doesn't have the sound quality or display resolution to match other $1,000 phones. Asus is still confusing customers with the ROG Phone 9 Pro and ROG Phone 9...