ASUS has launched the ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro, and the Pro model lets you play games on the rear lighting system.

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.

I booted up the game Mortal Kombat Mobile on the new Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, and the tutorial that led me into Scorpion pulling off a Fatality against Sub-Zero shows the fiery character slicing through his opponent's skull like butter.

The AniMe Vision display on the back can now actually work as a display that lets you play games. Last year, the Asus ROG Phone 8 took a big step

Asus' ROG Phone 9 offers innovative gaming features like AirTriggers and a stunning AMOLED display. Battery life is respectable at 21 hours, but daily use, especially with the camera, is underwhelming. The ROG Phone 9 excels at gaming, but its design doesn't stand out as a smartphone for non-gamers.

A bigger battery and new chipset allows the ROG Phone 9 Pro to take the dual titles of most powerful and longest-lasting phone we've ever had the honor of testing. It's designed to be a great gaming phone,

The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is the most powerful phone on the market at the time of writing. It's also remarkably easy to use day-to-day, with a relatively subtle design, outstanding battery life, an adequate camera,

The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is more powerful than some consoles, flashier than an RGB rig, and asks more of your wallet than your gaming library.

That’s incredibly impressive battery life, and beats the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro, our previous no. 1 entry, by over 100 minutes. That was with the screen set to automatic refresh r

Second ROG Phone release of 2024 refines the design of its game-changing predecessor and adds even more AI0-driven gaming features