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SpecificationsASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Announced 19 November 2024 · Checked 20 October 2026
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro was announced in November 2024. It has the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Our cross-check of independent sources also points to a 6.78-inch 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 5800 mAh battery with 65 W wired charging and a 50 MP main camera; the maker has not confirmed these yet. It runs Android 15 at launch. Model codes: ASUSAI2501A, ASUSAI2501C.
- Display
- 6.78″ AMOLED120 Hz · 2500 nits peak
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite3 nm
- Battery
- 5800 mAh65 W wired · 15 W wireless
- Main camera
- 50 MP3x optical
- Memory
- 24 GB · 1 TB
- Weight
- 227 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″
AMOLED · 120 Hz · 2400 × 1080
ChipsetOfficial
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Android 15 at launch
BatteryPublic info
5800 mAh
65 W wired · 15 W wireless
CameraPublic info
50 MP main
32 MP front
Full specifications
SourcePublic infoOfficial
| Announced | 19 November 2024 | Public info |
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| Size | 6.78 inches | Public info |
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| Screen | SAMSUNG Flexible AMOLED LTPO 1~120 Hz, Max to 165 Hz in system setting / 185 Hz in Game Genie | Official |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 pixels (~388 ppi) | Official |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 4.3GHz, 64-bit, Octa-core | Official |
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| OS at launch | Android 15 | Official |
| RAM | 24 GB | Official |
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| Storage | 1 TB | Official |
| Card slot | No | Public info |
| Cameras | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24 mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS; 32 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 13 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) | Public info |
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| Camera | AI2501 | Official |
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| Capacity | 5800 mAh | Public info |
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| Wired charging | 65 W (PD3.0, PPS, 100% in 46 min) | Public info |
| Wireless charging | 15 W (Qi) | Public info |
| Network | 5G | Official |
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| 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 | Official |
| Height | 163.8x77x8.9 mm | Official |
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| Width | 76.8 mm | Public info |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | Public info |
| Weight | 227 g | Official |
| Protection | IP68 | Official |
| Colours | Phantom Black | Official |
| 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 | ASUSAI2501A, ASUSAI2501C | Public info |
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Variants and model codes
Model codes
| Model code | Covers | Sold as | Firmware |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASUSAI2501A | 24 GB + 1 TB | ROG Phone 9, ROG Phone 9 Pro | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| ASUSAI2501C | 24 GB + 1 TB | ROG Phone 9, ROG Phone 9 Pro | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Memory versions
| Version | RAM | Storage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 GB + 512 GB | 16 GB | 512 GB | Public info |
| 24 GB + 1 TB | 24 GB | 1 TB | Official |
Software support
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The white line marks the date this page was checked (October 2026).
| Software at launch | Android 15 |
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| Update promise | 2 years of Android upgrades |
| Firmware | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Quick answers
Does the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro support eSIM?
Yes.
Does the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro have wireless charging?
Yes, up to 15 W.
Is the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro waterproof?
It is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
Does the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro support 5G?
Yes.
How long will the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro get updates?
2 Android upgrades from launch, until about 2026.
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Sources and changes
- Google: Google Play certified-device list: ROG Phone 9; ROG Phone 9 Pro (opens in a new tab) · checked 20 October 2026
- Verified against: ASUS official specification page (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.