A less expensive ASUS ROG Phone 9 variant may be in works

A new ROG Phone 9 variant might bring flagship power at a lower price
After weeks of leaks, Asus officially unveiled the ROG Phone 9 series on November 19, 2024. The new gaming smartphone series includes two models, the ROG Phone 9 and ROG Phone 9 Pro, featuring the new flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. A new report now suggests a budget-friendly variant could join the lineup while still offering flagship specs.
A less expensive ASUS ROG Phone 9 variant may be in the works
ASUS is now rumored to be working on a cheaper ROG Phone 9 variant that would give gamers the benefits of the newly announced model of the phone while paying a lower official price point. If you’re unfamiliar with the ROG Phone series,
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