In an odd improvement, Asus could also be taking some naming inspiration from Samsung for an sudden upcoming launch. A telephone named the ROG Cellphone 9 FE has been noticed in benchmarking exams, combining the acquainted Asus ROG Cellphone 9 identify with Samsung’s “FE” suffix, which stands for Fan Version.
Asus solely not too long ago launched the ROG Cellphone 9 and ROG Cellphone 9 Professional, and there was no point out of a 3rd mannequin on the time. Whereas we could have anticipated an “Final” model to reach sooner or later, given how the corporate approached the ROG Cellphone 7 sequence, the FE mannequin could also be a step down in spec from the ROG Cellphone 9.
Samsung makes use of the FE identify on barely up to date older flagship telephones it later releases to take a seat alongside its newest fashions, just like the Galaxy S24 FE, giving patrons the selection to get a latest high-end telephone for a smart value. The FE identify has an unlucky historical past, having been first utilized by Samsung to do away with its outdated Galaxy Observe 7 telephones. You already know, those that didn’t explode.
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Regardless of this, Asus appears to have latched onto the identify, not less than within the benchmarking check outcomes. The telephone has the mannequin quantity AI2401 N, which has additionally been seen as an entry within the GSM Affiliation’s (GSMA) database of units, which signifies the benchmarking check data is extra prone to be correct. No specification particulars have been leaked, however hyperlinks are being made between it and the ROG Cellphone 8, which had the mannequin quantity AI2501 C.
Asus might also be imitating Samsung’s FE mannequin technique by taking the ROG Cellphone 8’s shell and specification and repackaging it as an ROG Cellphone 9 mannequin, after which utilizing the FE identify to distinguish it within the vary. It’s an odd choice, seeing because the FE moniker means nothing outdoors of Samsung’s camp, and inside it’s related to a problematic time within the model’s historical past.
No launch particulars are identified right now, however you’ll be able to go and purchase the ROG Cellphone 9 and ROG Cellphone 9 Professional at present, and in case you’re a really eager cellular gamer it’s very a lot value your money and time.
