Asus appears to adopt a strategy similar to Samsung’s “Fan Edition” model by introducing a cost-effective version of its flagship devices. Recent documents from regulatory authorities in Malaysia and Thailand indicate that Asus is developing the ROG Phone 9 FE, which will join the existing lineup that includes the ROG Phone 9 and the ROG Phone 9 Pro, which are now available in the US.
The upcoming Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has been confirmed through these certification documents, although specific details about its specifications are still undisclosed, and no leaks have surfaced yet.
From the information available, we can engage in some informed speculation. The model number for the ROG Phone 9 is AI2401N, closely resembling the ROG Phone 8’s AI2401, which utilized the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The newer ROG Phone 9 models use the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This similarity in model numbers might suggest that the ROG Phone 9 FE could essentially be a rebranded ROG Phone 8, possibly updated and re-released in 2025 to appear more current.
It’s important to note that these are merely conjectures and should be taken with a grain of caution. However, if Asus is indeed mirroring Samsung’s strategy, the ROG Phone 9 FE is likely to feature scaled-down specs relative to the ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro, but at a more affordable price point. We will provide updates as more details become available.
