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
Affordable ROG Phone 9 FE could be Asus’s next big move
Asus recently unveiled its latest ROG Phone 9 series gaming phones, but it seems the lineup isn’t complete just yet. A new, potentially more affordable addition to the series has surfaced online.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 May Get An FE Model
Listings of an ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE have appeared, sporting the model number of the predecessor model. Its spec sheet remains unknown.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 series launched: Games on the front and back (???)
ASUS has launched the ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro, and the Pro model lets you play games on the rear lighting system.
Asus ROG Phone 9 Review: Wonderfully Excessive, but Without Quality Sound
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.
Weekly poll: will you buy the Asus ROG Phone 9 or 9 Pro?
With the power of the Snapdragon 8 Elite and the speed of a 185Hz display, these could be the best gaming phones of the year - or are they?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is an 'Elite' gaming phone I can actually enjoy using every day
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is one of the first phones sporting a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, but is it worth the upgrade?
You Can Play Arcade Games on the Back of the Latest Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
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.
ASUS may have an ROG Phone 9 'FE' in the works that isn't so expensive
Rumors claim ASUS is developing an "ROG Phone 9 FE" with the potential for slight changes in specs to reduce its cost. The device was spotted grabbing Wi-Fi Alliance certification and it is supposedly being tested with Android 14.
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