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General

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Series

iPhone 166Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-familyRead 5 October 2026Dated launch article identifies the iPhone 16 family.

ROG Phone 92Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026The features page names the ROG Phone 9 Series and lists the ROG Phone 9 Pro in it.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A34092Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone 16e identification section. A3409 is other countries and regions. Differing US/China model rows are excluded.

AI2501-16G512G-BK, AI2501-24G1T-BK3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Models row: AI2501-16G512G-BK and AI2501-24G1T-BK.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

19 February 20256Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-familyRead 5 October 2026Dated US maker announcement.

19 November 20243Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Launch row: announced 2024 November 19.

Status

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Available3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Status row: available.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple iPhone 17e19Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-big-seller-despite-many-cut-corners-Apple-iPhone-17e-smartphone-review.1260530.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the iPhone 17e follows the iPhone 16e.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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From $1,199.991Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 20263Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 20266Measurementgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 20268Measurementgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 20269Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p7.phpRead 10 October 202610Press articlemobigyaan.com/asus-rog-phone-9-pro-gaming-global-launchRead 10 October 202611Press articleandroidcentral.com/phones/asus-rog-phone-9-pro-is-the-best-gaming-phone-and-its-here-in-the-usRead 10 October 2026

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€6997Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-familyRead 5 October 2026German launch price including VAT, starting 128 GB configuration. No US hardware launch price is assigned to this EU reference.

From €1,2991Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 20263Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 20266Measurementgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 20268Measurementgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 20269Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p7.phpRead 10 October 202610Press articlemobigyaan.com/asus-rog-phone-9-pro-gaming-global-launchRead 10 October 202611Press articleandroidcentral.com/phones/asus-rog-phone-9-pro-is-the-best-gaming-phone-and-its-here-in-the-usRead 10 October 2026

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

EU, GB2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 5 October 2026European/UK reference model with physical nano-SIM. No worldwide union.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Phantom Black1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Phantom Black for both.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors diagram shows the non-folding handset body.

Bar1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Slab handset.

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

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5years2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026Footnote: the ROG Phone 9 Series provides 2 OS updates and 5 years of security updates. The start of the period is not stated. The two OS updates are a count of Android versions and are not stored as years.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

146.7mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

163.8mm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026163.8x77x8.9 mm for both versions.

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

71.5mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

76.8mm3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Body row: 163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm. The maker rounds the width to 77 mm.

Thickness

7.8mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

8.9mm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 20268.9 mm.

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

167g(5.9 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight: 167 grams, exact UK model.

227g(8 oz)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026227 g for both versions.

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Aluminium2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026Awards section: made of 100 per cent recycled aluminium.4Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p2.phpRead 10 October 2026The middle frame is aluminum.

Front

Ceramic Shield1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Finish section wording. No Ceramic Shield 2 name is borrowed from the newer generation.

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Finish section expressly identifies the rear glass.

Glass3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Build row: glass back (Gorilla Glass), grade not published. Review says the same.4Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p2.phpRead 10 October 2026Gorilla Glass on both sides: Victus 2 on the front and an undisclosed grade on the back.

Dust and water rating

IP681Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

IP65, IP681Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Table shows IP68. The features page footnote says the device achieved IP65/68 under IEC 60529.

Water resistance depth

6m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

1.5m3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Body row says immersible up to 1.5 m for 30 min. GSMArena lists IP68 here. The maker states IP68 and IP65/68 without a depth.

Water resistance time

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

30min3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Same body row, 30 minutes.

MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026SIM Card: one nano-SIM and dual eSIM support. Alternative arrangements, maximum two active subscriptions, not three.

Nano-SIMs2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Dual-SIM dual-standby. Slot 1 and slot 2 are nano SIM cards. The GSMArena review says eSIM support exists only in Japan and Taiwan.4Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p2.phpRead 10 October 2026Two nano-SIM slots. Asus says eSIM support exists only in Japan and Taiwan for now.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.06in(15.4 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display footnote: full standard-rectangle diagonal is 6.06 inches. The marketed heading rounds this to 6.1 inches. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

6.78in(17.2 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 20266.78 inch FHD+ (2400x1080 pixels) Samsung flexible AMOLED.

Resolution

1170 × 2532px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display section, portrait orientation.

1080 × 2400px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026FHD+ (2400x1080 pixels).

Pixel density

460.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

388.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

19.5:99Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Display: published rounded ratio 19.5: 9.

20:93Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Display row: 20:9.

Display type

OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display section expressly names OLED. No LTPO inference from adaptive refresh alone.

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026LTPO 1 to 120 Hz.

Display type (as published)

Super Retina XDR1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Samsung Flexible AMOLED (E6)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Table says Samsung Flexible AMOLED. The features page calls it an E6 AMOLED.

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

60Hz9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display Specifications and body explicitly identifies 60 Hz panel. No 120 Hz capability is inferred.

185Hz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Max to 165 Hz in system setting and 185 Hz in Game Genie. The 185 Hz mode is only available in Game Genie while playing mobile games. Adaptive switching works up to 120 Hz.5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: 185 Hz only through Game Genie and a fixed 165 Hz mode in the UI. Automatic adjustment only works up to 120 Hz.

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

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1Hz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Supports always-on display with a refresh rate down to 1 Hz.5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: the refresh rate drops to about 5 Hz when idle in the automatic modes, and the phone uses 48, 30 or 24 Hz for video. The maker states 1 Hz, which the review did not observe.

Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

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720Hz2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026720 Hz touch sampling rate.

Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

800nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display section: maximum typical brightness.

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

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1,600nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 20261,600 nits HBM.

Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,200nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display section: peak HDR brightness, separate from outdoor peak.

2,500nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 20262,500 nits peak brightness. Window size and mode are not published.

Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section explicitly identifies Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG.

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Table says HDR10 supported. Playback of HDR10+ and HLG comes from the GSMArena review.5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: hardware support for HDR10+ on the display, and hardware decoding of HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. No Dolby Vision.

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

No13Reviewmacrumors.com/2025/03/07/iphone-16e-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact iPhone 16e review explicitly states there is no always-on display. No Pro-only display feature is inherited.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Supports Always-On display.

Front camera cutout

Notch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 20269Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review explicitly says notch instead of Dynamic Island.

Punch hole5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: Samsung E6 OLED panel with a punch hole.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

iOS 186Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-familyRead 5 October 2026Dated launch announcement explicitly describes iOS 18 features and power management. Current support OS is not substituted.

Android 151Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Android 15.

Software

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ROG UI11Press articleandroidcentral.com/phones/asus-rog-phone-9-pro-is-the-best-gaming-phone-and-its-here-in-the-usRead 10 October 2026Ships with Android 15 and ROG UI, with two years of platform updates.

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Chipset

Apple A181Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, 4.3 GHz, 64-bit, octa-core.

Process

3nm15Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-iphone-16-and-iphone-16-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker A18 silicon section explicitly states second-generation 3-nanometer technology. Exact iPhone 16e specification separately proves A18 is fitted. Only its manufacturing node is used. The standard iPhone 16 five-core GPU and other device hardware are not transferred to the four-core-GPU 16e.

3nm3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Chipset row says 3 nm.

CPU cores

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Octa-core.

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

AApple iPhone 16e

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Performance	4
4	Efficiency	2.4

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Chip section gives two performance and four efficiency cores. No clock speed is stated.9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Processor: two 4.0 GHz P-cores and four 2.4 GHz E-cores, as published at the table precision.

BASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Oryon V2 Phoenix L	4.32
6	Oryon V2 Phoenix M	3.53

Source3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026CPU row: 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. The maker rounds the top clock to 4.3 GHz.

Max CPU clock

4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

4.32GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Apple 4-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Adreno 8301Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Qualcomm Adreno 830.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

8GB9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Memory: 8 GB. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

16, 24GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026LPDDR5X 16 GB on ROG Phone 9 Pro and 24 GB on the Pro Edition.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

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LPDDR5X1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026LPDDR5X.

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

128, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Capacity section. Maker TB values are decimal nominal capacities, 1 TB = 1000 GB.

512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026UFS 4.0 512 GB on ROG Phone 9 Pro and 1 TB on the Pro Edition. Stored as 1000 GB.

Storage type

NVMe9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Storage expressly identifies NVMe on the tested configuration.

UFS 4.01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026UFS 4.0.

Memory card

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None3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Card slot row says No.

Max card size

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Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

AApple iPhone 16e

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	48	1.6	26	1/2.55"	0.7	PDAF	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Physical cameras only. Single Fusion main camera. The 2x Telephoto is a sensor crop. Generic optical stabilisation is not assumed to be sensor-shift. Focus Pixels terminology is backed by the separate maker reference.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Terminology only: Focus Pixels is phase-detection autofocus. Actual camera hardware comes from exact model specs.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European 8 GB/128 GB iPhone 16e header identifies its Fusion camera optical format 1/2.55 inch and native pixel pitch 0.7 micrometres. Existing maker aperture and physical lens count remain. No larger iPhone 16 sensor is copied.

BASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view	Sensor
Main	50	1.9	23.8	1/1.56"	1	Quad PD	Yes	Not available	Not available	Sony LYTIA 700
Ultrawide	13	2.2	12.7	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	120°	Not available
Telephoto	32	2.4	Not available	1/3.2"	0.7	PDAF	Yes	3×	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Main: Sony Lytia 700 50 MP, 1/1.56 inch, f/1.9, gimbal OIS, 23.8 mm equivalent, 2x2 on-chip-lens phase detection autofocus (2 um effective pixel after binning). Ultrawide: 13 MP, 120 degrees, free-form lens, 12.7 mm equivalent. Telephoto: 32 MP, f/2.4, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 1.4 um binned pixel with 8 MP output. The ultrawide aperture and the telephoto sensor format and native pixel size come from GSMArena.3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Main camera 24 mm, 1.0 um, PDAF, gimbal OIS. Telephoto 1/3.2 inch, 0.7 um, PDAF, OIS, 3x. Ultrawide f/2.2, 13 mm, 120 degrees.

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

48MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

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3×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

10×1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

30×2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026Footnote 9: HyperClarity supports a zoom ratio range from 10x to 30x. It is AI-assisted zoom, so the figure is an AI zoom limit.

Flash

True Tone flash1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

LED flash1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026LED flash listed under the main camera.

Camera features

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

AI Object Sense, AI HyperClarity, 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 4.0, AI Portrait Video, AI Panning, Photo Vibe, AI Night Vision, 50MP JPEG and RAW output2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026Camera features and the 50 MP JPEG and RAW output from the features and specification pages.

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

AApple iPhone 16e

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Recording includes slow motion. 4K maximum 60 fps and 1080p slow motion 240 fps.

BASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
7680	4320	30
3840	2160	120
1920	1080	240
1280	720	480

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 20268K at 30 fps on the main camera. 4K at 30 and 60 fps on the main camera and 30 fps on the ultrawide. 1080p and 720p at 30 and 60 fps. Slow motion: 4K at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 and 120 fps, 720p at 480 fps. The table keeps the highest rate for each resolution.3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Video row: 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30/60/120 fps, 1080p at 30/60/120/240 fps, 720p at 480 fps.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

7680 × 4320px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

Dolby Vision1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

HDR10+1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026HDR10+ video recording (4K UHD) for the main 50 MP and ultrawide 13 MP cameras.

Log recording

Not available

Not available

Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Recording expressly lists HEVC, H.264. Playback-only AV1 is excluded.

Not available

Video stabilisation

OIS, EIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Recording: optical image stabilisation and Cinematic video stabilisation. Sensor-shift is not stated.

OIS, EIS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 20263-axis electronic image stabilisation for rear cameras. The features page adds hardware OIS combined with an EIS algorithm that uses gyroscope data.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Recording: 1080p 240 fps.

480fps1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Slow motion 720p at 480 fps.

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

AApple iPhone 16e

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.9	1/3.6"	1	PDAF

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section: physical 12 MP camera with f/1.9 and Focus Pixels autofocus. No face-depth module is counted as another selfie camera.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Focus Pixels terminology only. Older hardware is not copied.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review Secondary Camera header publishes optical format 1/3.6 inch and pixel pitch 1.0 micrometre. Existing maker f/1.9 and Focus Pixels autofocus remain. Unqualified 23 mm focal length is not assigned as a proved 35 mm equivalent.

BASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Field of view
Main	32	2.5	22	1/3.2"	0.7	90°

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 202632 MP RGBW front camera with a 90 degree field of view and a 0.7x ultrawide view. F-number, sensor size and equivalent focal length come from GSMArena.3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Selfie row: 32 MP, f/2.5, 22 mm, 1/3.2 inch, 0.7 um.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

AApple iPhone 16e

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	120

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Front Camera section: 4K 60 fps and 1080p slow motion 120 fps.

BASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	30

Source3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Selfie video row: 1080p at 30 fps.

Front autofocus

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Not available

Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Speakers / Emissions section of the exact model review explicitly describes the stereo speaker system. Stereo video recording alone is not used as evidence.

Yes3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Loudspeaker row: yes, with stereo speakers. The review says a bottom-firing speaker plus an amplified earpiece.5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Hybrid stereo system: a dedicated bottom-firing speaker and an amplified earpiece as the second channel.12Maker product pagerog.asus.com/my/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Audio section: multi-magnet dual stereo speakers.

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Complete External Buttons and Connectors diagram has USB-C and no 3.5 mm connector.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 20263.5 mm headphone jack.4Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p2.phpRead 10 October 20263.5 mm audio jack is still present, with the bottom Type-C port placed off-centre.12Maker product pagerog.asus.com/my/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Audio section: supports a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Audio features

Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Audio Playback: Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio playback.

Dirac Virtuo for Headphone Spatial Sound, Hi-Res Audio up to 384 kHz / 32-bit for 3.5mm output, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, AudioWizard with multiple listening profiles2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026Dirac Virtuo spatial sound on any headphones. Hi-Res entries come from the GSMArena review.3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Sound row: 32-bit/384 kHz Hi-Res and Hi-Res wireless audio.5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certifications and Dirac Virtuo.12Maker product pagerog.asus.com/my/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Audio section: Hi-Res Audio up to 384 kHz and 32-bit for 3.5mm output, Dirac Virtuo for headphone spatial sound and AudioWizard with multiple listening profiles. Hi-Res Audio Wireless comes from the GSMArena review.

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

Not available

312Maker product pagerog.asus.com/my/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Audio section: tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology. The Malaysian specification page has an Audio section that the global page lacks.

Network

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Network

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Slots support 5G, 4G, 3G and 2G. The WCDMA and GSM lists are on the specification page.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz on all versions.

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: maker lists MHz frequency ranges, not UMTS band IDs.

800 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026WCDMA 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz, published in MHz without band numbers.

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless, exact EU A3409 band list.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B48, B661Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026WW version FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66 and TDD B34/38/39/40/41/42/43/48. The US version is a variant row. The CN version is not stored.

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n76, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless, exact EU A3409 sub-6 GHz list, including n76.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026WW version 5G SA and NSA n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/18/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/77/78/79.

5G modes

Not available

SA, NSA1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 20265G SA and NSA.

5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: complete exact-model list is sub-6 GHz, with no mmWave radios listed.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026No mmWave bands in the WW or US lists.

Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

Not available

Not available

Satellite

Emergency SOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Peace of Mind: Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite. No satellite voice call claim.

Not available

Wi-Fi calling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Audio Calling: carrier and market dependent Wi-Fi calling.

Not available

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026802.11 be/ax/ac/a/b/g/n. Maker says Wi-Fi 7 availability varies with regional regulatory restrictions.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 5 October 2026Model-specific Wi-Fi 6 table lists 2.4/5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Supports 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz Wi-Fi.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth 5.4.

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

SBC, AAC9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Emissions/Specifications expressly lists AAC and SBC wireless codecs. No local playback codec is substituted.

AAC, LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, aptX Lossless2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026Maker names aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless. The GSMArena review lists the full set of supported standards.5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: supports aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, aptX Lossless Audio, LDAC and AAC.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026NFC listed.

Ultra-wideband

No9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review explicitly states no Ultra Wideband chip.

Not available

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026GNSS: GPS (L1/L5), Glonass (L1), Galileo (E1/E5a), BeiDou (B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS (L1/L5) and NavIC.

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker lists two signal frequencies for GPS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS.

Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

USB-C3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026USB row: two USB Type-C ports, one on the side and one on the bottom.

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

USB 3.1 Gen 2 (side port), USB 2.0 (bottom port)3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026USB row: USB Type-C (side) with DisplayPort 1.4 and USB Type-C (bottom) with OTG.4Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p2.phpRead 10 October 2026The side Type-C port is USB 3.1 Gen 2 at up to 10 Gbit/s and the bottom Type-C is USB 2.0.

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

No11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/105099Read 8 October 2026Current Apple USB-C guide expressly lists supported display-output models and excludes iPhone 16e from the iPhone 16 group. AirPlay screen mirroring is separate from USB-C output.

Yes3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026USB row lists DisplayPort 1.4 on the side port.4Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p2.phpRead 10 October 2026The side Type-C is how video comes out of the phone, DisplayPort 1.4 alt mode.

IR blaster

Not available

Not available

FM radio

Not available

No3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Radio row says No.

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Not available

Optical, under-display3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Sensors row: fingerprint, under display, optical.4Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p2.phpRead 10 October 2026In-display fingerprint reader, a regular optical unit.

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

3D1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Face ID is enabled by TrueDepth technology in the front camera.

Not available

Sensors

Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient-light sensor, AirTrigger1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker sensor list. The fingerprint and face recognition entries are stored in their own fields or left out.

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

Action button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors: Action button only. Camera Control is not present.

Not available

Haptic motor

Taptic Engine1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Materials expressly identifies the Taptic Engine.

Not available

Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

4,005mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 10: rated battery capacity of exact A3409 hardware.

Not available

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

Not available

5,800mAh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Equivalent 5,800 mAh (typical) high-capacity battery.

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

15.55Wh9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Battery publishes exact energy capacity. Quoted, not calculated. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

Not available

Battery type

Li-ion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Not available

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPhone 16e

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	26
Video streaming	21
Audio playback	90

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery up-to claims for video playback, streaming and audio. Exact UK reference hardware.

BASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	22.1
Gaming	4.5

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026At least 22.1 hrs of video streaming and at least 4.5 hrs of heavy gaming, ASUS lab test results (footnote 7). The 23.4 hrs social media scrolling claim is not stored.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

Not available

65W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Wired charging output 3.3-21V at 3.25A, compatible with 65W chargers, QC5.0 and PD 3.0. The 65 W figure matches the GSMArena review of the HyperCharge scheme on both ports.5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: both USB Type-C ports support the 65 W HyperCharge scheme.

Wired charging standards

USB Power Delivery9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Connections expressly names USB-C Power Delivery. No protocol revision is inferred.

HyperCharge, USB PD 3.0 PPS, Quick Charge 5.0, Quick Charge 3.01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Quick Charge 5.0 and PD charging. The review adds PPS and Quick Charge 3.0.5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: HyperCharge is standard Power Delivery 3.0 with PPS, plus Quick Charge 3.0 and 5.0.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery: up to 50% in 30 minutes using 20 W adapter or higher and USB-C cable. January 2025 preproduction test with drained units, measured from Apple logo.

Not available

Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

Not available

46min2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026HyperCharge 0 to 100% in 46 minutes. Footnote 14 names the ASUS 65W USB-C GaN Charger (AC65-05), the ROG 65W Adapter and 1.2 m cable (AC65-01) or the ROG Gaming Charger Dock (AC65-03).

Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Wireless charging up to 15 W.

Wireless charging power

7.5W9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Battery life section: Qi charging up to 7.5 W, no MagSafe.

15W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Up to 15 W, compatible with the Qi 1.3 standard. The maker recommends a Qi EPP pad.

Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone 16e Power and Battery section names Qi wireless chargers only. It does not list MagSafe or Qi2. Prior source-note text mentioning those standards described other iPhones and is corrected. Stored qi value is unchanged.

Qi1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Qi 1.3.5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: wireless charging 15 W Qi 1.3.

Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

No14Reviewifixit.com/News/108430/iphone-16e-teardown-never-before-has-skipping-the-upgrade-made-more-senseRead 8 October 2026Exact iPhone 16e teardown shows magnetic-film and CT comparisons. It explicitly states the handset has no MagSafe alignment ring magnets. The value describes handset magnets, not magnetic third-party cases.

Not available

Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

Not available

Not available

Reverse wired

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/105099Read 8 October 2026Current Apple USB-C guide explicitly allows iPhone 15 and later to charge AirPods, Apple Watch and small USB-PD devices, up to 4.5 W. The same guide names iPhone 16e where display support is excluded but gives no reverse-charging exclusion. This is accessory power output, not handset input.

Yes3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Charging row lists 10W reverse wired.

Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026In the Box expressly excludes power adapter and EarPods.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026USB power adapter (65-Watt) in the box of both versions.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

Not available

65W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 202665-Watt adapter.

Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

3,338points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance comparison chart, Geekbench 6 single-core score. Current chart is labeled 6.7, but the original review predates its April 2026 release. The original test minor version is not verified. European 8 GB/128 GB unit running iOS 18.

1,979points7Measurementgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p4.phpRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core, chart row ROG Phone 9/9 Pro without a mode suffix, which is the default Dynamic mode, 1 TB and 24 GB RAM unit: 1979. X Mode scored 3135 and X Mode+ with the AeroActive Cooler X Pro scored 3169. Not stored.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

8,044points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance comparison chart, Geekbench 6 multi-core score. Current chart is labeled 6.7, but the original review predates its April 2026 release. The original test minor version is not verified. European 8 GB/128 GB unit running iOS 18.

8,025points7Measurementgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p4.phpRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core, same default Dynamic mode row: 8025. X Mode scored 9973 and X Mode+ 10179. Not stored.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

3,330points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Graphics table: ordinary 3DMark Wild Life Extreme score, not Unlimited or stress stability. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

6,718points7Measurementgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p4.phpRead 10 October 20263DMark Wild Life Extreme (2160p) row ROG Phone 9/9 Pro (X Mode OFF): 6718. X Mode and X Mode+ scored lower, 5554 and 5581. Single run.

AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

1,432,050points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance table: AnTuTu v10 total. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18. iOS implementation differs from Android.

2,037,708points7Measurementgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p4.phpRead 10 October 2026AnTuTu 10 total in default Dynamic mode, 24 GB and 1 TB unit: 2037708. X Mode scored 2940290 and X Mode+ 3042971.

Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

839nits9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display measurement grid maximum 839 cd/m², X-Rite i1Pro 3. Not separate 1201 HDR content brightness. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

1,958nits6Measurementgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026GSMArena max display brightness test, 75% white pattern, max auto mode under bright light: 1958 nits. Slider maximum 936 nits.

PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

476Hz9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display body explicitly separates 60 Hz panel flicker from 476 Hz PWM dimming frequency. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

80min9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Battery life: full charging cycle 80 minutes with 65 W Ugreen 2C1A supply.80% after 46 minutes is a different result. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

B4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 6.

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

41h4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 8: 41 hours 0 minutes. Standardized EU test.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

1,000cycles4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 9: at least 1000 cycles, default settings.

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Drop resistance class

C4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 14.

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Repairability class

C4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 20.

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SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

1.48W/kg12Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/locale/fr-fr/iphone-16e-info.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact French maker regulatory booklet, page 1, Model No. A3409. Published head SAR 1.48 W/kg, direct head contact and 2 W/kg limit. French/EU value, not a US 1 g result or simultaneous-transmitter sum.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

1.49W/kg12Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/locale/fr-fr/iphone-16e-info.pdfRead 8 October 2026Same exact A3409 booklet publishes body SAR 1.49 W/kg at 0 mm body separation and 2 W/kg limit. Separate limb value 2.61 W/kg under a 4 W/kg limit is not stored as body SAR.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

Hearing Aid Compatible1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

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In the box

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In the box

iPhone 16e, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Exact UK In the Box list. The support document lists documentation.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-gb/1222081Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Exact model technical specifications.

rog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-gb/1222081Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Apple Support technical specification document for the exact marketed model.

rog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Tech specs page comparing ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition (24 GB and 1 TB) and ROG Phone 9 Pro (16 GB and 512 GB).

Manual

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iphec46d4531/ios3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iphec46d4531/iosRead 5 October 2026iPhone User Guide, exact marketed model hardware diagram. Current manual is not used to identify launch operating system.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 25: EU supplier guarantee 12 months. Regulatory support years counted from end of sale are not launch-based support years.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.