The ROG Phone 8 launched earlier this year priced at €1,099 (~$1,161) as an entry-level model with 12GB RAM/256GB internal storage in Europe, and is still on offer for €999.99 on Amazon.de today (November 13, 2024).
Therefore, to say that this is not the cheapest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is an understatement. Its upcoming successor, equipped with the upgraded 8 Elite chip might be able to make it seem almost reasonable in comparison.
The ROG Phone 9 was listed by ComputerSalgle“Online Mega Store” from Denmark, before its release. Appearing under the name AI2501 its sales page indicates that it will be sold for 9,838 Danish crowns (DKK), the equivalent of €1,319 or $1,394.
The smartphone’s storage space is increased to 512 GB – nevertheless, it also has a generational price gap which amounts to just over $230 (in one market, at least).
Additionally, the ROG Phone 9 is expected to launch alongside an even higher-end model, the even higher-end Pro, with a rear-facing AniMe active dot-matrix display that literally games more than the can be done with this device.
