Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro review: “business as usual for my favorite gaming phone”

Hand holding Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro with mountain wallpaper on screen
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GamesRadar+ Verdict

The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro plays it safe by enhancing the core specs of its predecessor but also makes time to add a little extra visual flair. If you’ve been holding off on pickꦆing up a new gaming phone, this new version will offer a refined experience and ridiculous👍 performance, even if it mainly caters to mobile gaming enthusiasts looking for showstopping specs.

Pros

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    Extremely powerful

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    Slick 185Hz AMOLED screen

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    Improved AniMe Vision back display

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    Touch triggers are still top tier

Cons

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    As expensive as smartphones get

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    Silly offset USB-C port