Asus has launched a phone that bears the Samsung name.
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Asus has unveiled the ROG Phone 9 FE. After the name had been observed over the past few weeks, this enigmatic Asus device, with a name reminiscent of Samsung products, has officially launched in Thailand. At the time of writing, it is available in Asus's online store within the country, though it is not listed in U.S. or U.K. stores.
The inclusion of the FE designation—previously associated with Samsung since the Galaxy Note 7—isn't the only peculiar naming choice from Asus. While it's named the ROG Phone 9, its technical specifications are more aligned with the ROG Phone 8 Pro than the latest model. Let’s examine it more closely.
Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and equipped with 16GB of RAM, the device does not feature the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite found in the ROG Phone 9 Pro. Similar to the ROG Phone 8 Pro, it has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display (ironically manufactured by Samsung), a 5,500mAh battery with both wired and wireless charging capabilities, stereo speakers, and the AniMe RGB display on the device's back panel. The camera setup remains unchanged, featuring a 50-megapixel main camera, a 13MP wide-angle lens, a 5MP macro camera, and a 32MP front-facing camera.
Interestingly, the ROG Phone 9 FE is available alongside the ROG Phone 8 Pro in Asus's Thai store, but the older model has a higher price tag, likely deterring buyers who compare specifications. The overall dimensions and weight are identical. The ROG Phone 9 FE is significantly less expensive than the latest ROG Phone 9 Pro and ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition models, and once the ROG Phone 8 Pro stock is depleted, it will help fill a gap in Asus's product lineup.
However, choosing to use the FE name is still an odd decision, considering there are 24 other letters available that are not associated with another brand's products. It remains uncertain whether the ROG Phone 9 FE will have a broader release.
Andy is a Senior Writer at Digital Trends, focusing on mobile technology, a topic he has extensively covered.
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Asus has launched a phone that bears the Samsung name.
Asus has launched the ROG Phone 9 FE, giving the impression of a collaboration between Asus and Samsung. Here are the details.