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SpecificationsASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Announced 4 February 2025 · Checked 20 October 2026
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE was announced in February 2025. Our cross-check of independent sources points to a 6.78-inch 185 Hz LTPO AMOLED display, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a 5500 mAh battery with 65 W wired charging and a 50 MP main camera; the maker has not confirmed these yet. It is reported to run Android 15 at launch. Model codes: AI2401, AI2401_N.
- Display
- 6.78″ AMOLED185 Hz · 2500 nits peak
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 34 nm · SM8650-AB
- Battery
- 5500 mAh65 W wired · 15 W wireless
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Memory
- 16 GB · 256 GB
- Weight
- 225 g163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm
Model code
What stands outKey facts from the table below, each with its source
DisplayPublic info
6.78″
LTPO AMOLED · 185 Hz · 1080 × 2400
ChipsetPublic info
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Android 15 at launch
BatteryPublic info
5500 mAh
65 W wired · 15 W wireless
CameraPublic info
50 MP main
32 MP front
Full specifications
SourcePublic info
| Announced | 4 February 2025 | Public info |
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| Size | 6.78 inches | Public info |
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| Screen | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 185 Hz, HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) | Public info |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 pixels (~388 ppi) | Public info |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Public info |
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| OS at launch | Android 15 | Public info |
| RAM | 16 GB | Public info |
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| Storage | 256 GB | Public info |
| Card slot | No | Public info |
| Cameras | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24 mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP (macro) | Public info |
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| Camera | 32 MP, f/2.5, 22 mm (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm | Public info |
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| Capacity | 5500 mAh | Public info |
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| Wired charging | 65 W (PD3.0, PPS, 100% in 39 min) | Public info |
| Wireless charging | 15 W (Qi) | Public info |
| Network | 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G | Public info |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct · Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless · NFC: Yes | Public info |
| NFC | Yes | Public info |
| Ports | USB Type-C (side), DisplayPort 1.4; USB Type-C (bottom), OTG | Public info |
| Height | 163.8 mm | Public info |
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| Width | 76.8 mm | Public info |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | Public info |
| Weight | 225 g | Public info |
| Protection | IP68 (up to 1.5 m for 30 min) | Public info |
| Colours | Phantom Black | Public info |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Public info |
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| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Public info |
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| Codes | AI2401, AI2401_N | Public info |
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Variants and model codes
Model codes
| Model code | Covers | Sold as | Firmware |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI2401 | 16 GB + 256 GB | ROG Phone 8 series, ROG Phone 9 FE, Zenfone 11 Ultra | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| AI2401_N | 16 GB + 256 GB | ROG Phone 8 series, ROG Phone 9 FE, Zenfone 11 Ultra | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Memory versions
| Version | RAM | Storage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 GB + 256 GB | 16 GB | 256 GB | Public info |
Software support
202520262027
The white line marks the date this page was checked (October 2026).
| Software at launch | Android 15 |
|---|---|
| Update promise | 2 years of Android upgrades |
| Firmware | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Quick answers
Does the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE support eSIM?
No.
Does the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE have wireless charging?
Yes, up to 15 W.
Is the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE waterproof?
It is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
Does the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE support 5G?
Yes.
How long will the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE get updates?
2 Android upgrades from launch, until about 2027.
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Sources and changes
- Google: Google Play certified-device list: ROG Phone 8 series; ROG Phone 9 FE; Zenfone 11 Ultra (opens in a new tab) · checked 20 October 2026
- Cross-checked with: GSMArena (independent cross-check) (opens in a new tab) · checked 20 October 2026
- 2026-10-18 · Page created from the sources listed above.