Asus

• Zenfone 9: December 2022 onwards
• Zenfone 8 series: January 2023 onwards

ROG

• ROG Phone 6D / 6D Ultimate: from Q1 2023
• ROG Phone 6/6 Pro: Q1 2023 onwards
• ROG Phone 5/5s Series: from Q2 2023

It is important to note that ASUS and ROG said that the actual time may vary depending on the region and conditions.

Among them, the upcoming Android 13-adapted Asus Zenfone 9 was released in July this year, powered by Snapdragon 8 + Gen1 processor and equipped with a 5.9-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen. It comes with Android 12 pre-installed at launch and will officially receive two years of OS version updates and at least two years of security patches.

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As a manufacturer that has always been active in open source, Asus has now made public the Zenfone 9 kernel source code, firmware, and bootloader unlocking tools, IT home partners can go to the Asus website, select Android under the DRIVER & TOOLS section, you can find the corresponding content.

The Asus Zenfone 9 measures 146.6 x 68.2 x 9.5mm and weighs 169g. It is claimed to be one of the smallest Android flagships and comes pre-installed with Android 12, which will receive two years of OS version updates and at least two years of security patches. It is powered by Snapdragon 8 + Gen 1 processor and replaces the heatpipe of the previous generation with an even thermal plate, has a 4300mAh battery and supports 30W fast charging.

It features a 5.9-inch 120Hz Samsung AMOLED display with 800 nits peak brightness, a polycarbonate back cover covered with Corning Gorilla Victus glass on the front, an aluminum alloy center frame, and IP68 dust and water resistance.

In terms of imaging, the camera features a 50MP Sony IMX766 main camera + 12MP IMX363 ultra-wide angle at the rear and a 12MP IMX663 perforated lens at the top left corner at the front.

The audio side of the device is also a bit more worked on, with a 3.5mm headphone jack and stereo dual speakers, each with a Qualcomm Aqstic amplifier (WSA8835). Wireless audio supports Snapdragon Sound, aptX HD and Adaptive, as well as LDAC and AAC. users can also adjust audio using Dirac’s four audio styles and a 10-band equalizer.

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ASUS Zenfone 9 Specifications and features

Starting from one of the most highlighted parts of the device, it flaunts a compact yet good-looking 5.9-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, HDR10+ certification, 120Hz high refresh rate and side aligned punch hole cutout for the selfie camera. Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 onboard internal storage.

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It has got a 4300mAh battery with support for 30W fast wired charging. The device comes with a 1727.17mm² vapour chamber for dissipating heat and providing optimal performance. Additional features include a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It boots up on Android 12-based ZenUI out of the box.

ASUS Zenfone 9 Pricing and variants

The ASUS Zenfone 9 comes in three different configurations: 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB and 16GB+256GB. The device’s pricing starts from EUR 799. More details about the pricing of other variants are yet to get revealed. It comes in four different colour options — Moonlight White, Midnight Black, Starry Blue, and Sunset Red.

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Asus Zenfone 9 launch date

The brand has officially confirmed the launch date of its upcoming Asus Zenfone 9 on its website and social media handles. The launch will take place on July 28th, 2022. The launch event will start in New York at 09:00 A.M., Berlin at 03:00 P.M., and Taipei at 09:00 P.M. The launch will be streamed online on the company’s official website and shared on social media handles. The brand is yet to announce the launch timeline for more countries like India.

Apart from this, the brand has not confirmed anything about the device. However, in the shared launch poster, we can see the device from the front, having quite thick bezels around the screen. The complete specifications of the device are yet to get revealed.

Also Read: Asus officially leaks ZenFone 9 with Snapdragon 8+ and IMX766 main camera

Asus Zenfone 9 specifications (rumoured)

The Asus Zenfone 9 is tipped to feature a compact 5.9-inch Super AMOLED panel manufactured by Samsung with a 120Hz high refresh rate. The device is said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM. In leaked promo material, we can see the device’s front having a side-aligned punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.

According to rumours, the device will have a dual rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary Sony IMX 766 lens and a secondary ultrawide lens. It will have a 4300mAh battery and, most importantly, a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device is also said to be dust and water-resistant (IP68).

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The video shows that the ASUS ZenFone 9 is available in red, blue, black and grey. In terms of detailed parameters, the Asus ZenFone 9 features a 5.9-inch 120Hz high refresh rate screen with a Snapdragon 8+ flagship processor.

In terms of imaging, the device is designed with dual rear cameras with a dual ring design, where the main camera is a Sony IMX766 sensor. In terms of battery life, the device is powered by a 4300mAh dual-cell battery.

It also features a side fingerprint recognition and a fingerprint power supply in two, located on the right side of the body. In addition, the ASUS ZenFone 9 supports IP68 level dust and water resistance and has a 3.5mm headphone jack. At the same time, the video also demonstrates the machine’s two cases.

IT Home has learned that on January 2 of this year equal leaks exposed a screenshot of the Asus ZenFone 9, which shows that the Asus ZenFone 9 supports screenshots and camera opening by double-clicking on the back cover.

There is no more information about the release date and price of the Asus ZenFone 9. For reference, ASUS released the ASUS Zenfone 8/8 Flip on May 13 last year, where the ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 9 are also 5.9-inch small-screen flagship configurations, priced at about $5,232.7. The ZenFone 8 Flip, on the other hand, comes with a flip camera and is priced at about $6,248.

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