Asus
Asus ROG Phone 9
Width: 76.8mm (3.02in) Released: Nov 2024
Rank: #128
13 + 14 + 10 + 12 + 9 + 3 + 3 + 0 + 3 + 0 = 67
Asus ROG Phone 9 scores 67 out of 100 across ten objectively measured categories, ranking #128 of 241 in the One Hand Phones index. At 76.8mm (3.02in) wide, it’s a reach for one-handed use.
* BEST Gaming phone
Score breakdown
Verdict
Asusâ ROG (Republic of Gamers) phones keep getting better. The 2024 edition refined the already excellent 2023 version and added an improved AeroActive Cooler X Pro. This is an excellent phone with top performance, NTFS storage support, great battery endurance, very bright HDR10 Screen, IP68 protection, gaming triggers, cool mini-LED (85 dot) matrix on the back panel and even decent (if not great) photos from itâs 50MP OIS PDAF main + 13MP ultrawide + 5MP macro lenses.
PROs
top tier SD 8 Elite (UFS4.0) performance, outstanding 2-day battery endurance from the 5800mAh Lithium battery with 45min 65W charging (15W wireless), eye-searing 1900+nits bright 185Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, USB-C ports with Display Port 1.4 and OTG, 3.5mm headphone jack
CONs
227gr big, lack of expandable storage, very short OS update support, no desktop replacement feature (updated Apr 28, 2025)
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Scored across ten categories by One Hand Phones, an independent ranking with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships. Rankings updated Jun 17, 2026. See the full ranking of 241 phones →