Asus ROG Phone 9. | Image credit – Asus
Asus recently unveiled its latest ROG Phone 9 series gaming phones, but it seems the lineup isn’t complete just yet. A new, potentially more affordable addition to the series has surfaced online.
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE might be hitting the market soon
According to a new report, an Asus ROG Phone 9 FE, identified by the model number ASUS_AI2401_N, has surfaced on the Wi-Fi Alliance website. The device was tested running Android 14, but it’s likely the final version will launch with Android 15, similar to the rest of the ROG Phone 9 lineup.Not much is known about the upcoming phone yet, but the listing confirms it supports 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz Wi-Fi bands. It will also feature Wi-Fi 6 and Miracast, allowing for high-res image and video sharing between Wi-Fi devices.
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE on the Wi-Fi Alliance website.
Earlier this fall, the phone made another online appearance, and its model number, closely resembling that of the ROG Phone 8 lineup, led to speculation that it might share some specs with the Phone 8 series. If that turns out to be the case, I can’t say it would be all that surprising.
FE models are typically the more budget-friendly versions of flagship phones, offering a solid mix of premium features without the steep price tag. This should be the case with the Asus ROG Phone 9 FE as well. To bring its cost below the ROG Phone 9’s $1,000 and 9 Pro’s hefty $1,200 price, some trade-offs are naturally expected.
For example, the FE model might feature last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 instead of the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite found in many recent flagship phones, including the ROG Phone 9 series. However, if the FE ends up borrowing specs from the ROG Phone 8, it should still be a great choice that will satisfy your gaming needs, especially if you are on a budget.
It would be great to see Asus bringing the FE model price well below its flagship models and positioning it as a mid-range option, following the approach many other smartphone makers take with similar releases.
It would be great to see Asus bringing the FE model price well below its flagship models and positioning it as a mid-range option, following the approach many other smartphone makers take with similar releases.
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