Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is the best gaming phone available in the US
what you need to know
- ASUS launches ROG Phone 9 and Phone 9 Pro in the US today
- The ROG Phone 9 starts at $999.99 for the base model, while the ROG Phone 9 Pro starts at $1,199.
- For a limited time, you can save $100 if you purchase the ROG Phone 9 Basic Edition from the ASUS Online Store.
Asus ROG Phone 9 and Phone 9 Pro are among the first smartphones to launch in 2024 powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, but only in global versions. The US models of the ROG Phone 9 and Phone 9 Pro are now available for purchase from the Asus website and Amazon.
Although other Snapdragon 8 Elite phones have been released since the ROG Phone 9 series’ global debut in November 2024, Asus’ gaming phone is still arguably the most powerful Android phone you can buy. If you’re looking for other phones with Qualcomm’s top chips, you’ll want to keep an eye on the just-announced OnePlus 13, and possibly the eventual launch of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series.
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 starts at $999.99 for the base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It comes with Android 15 and ROG UI, but will only get platform updates for two years. The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro starts at $1,199.99 and comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The top configuration of the Phone 9 Pro includes 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage and costs a whopping $1,499.
Amazon has limited stock and only limited configurations to choose from, while Asus is offering $100 off the ROG Phone 9 for a limited time on its own online store.
In our review, we called the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro “the ultimate bragging rights.” That probably sums up this gaming-centric smartphone. This is a gorgeous powerplant built for raw performance, and it’s great to see it finally making its way into the hands of American buyers.
The most powerful Android gaming phone
With a stylish LED display on the back and a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset inside, ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a beast among smartphones. You can purchase it now in the US through the following retailers.
