got the 8 after the 6, yet the 9 looks alot like the 8, I wish the 8 had the red led the 8 Pro Also has the white led on the back, you compare the regular 8 who only has a colored logo with the 9 pro who has leds instead. *8pro also has 24gb ram, they improved the cooler of the 8 slightly, calling it the aerocooler pro.
You're right, the ROG Phone 8 Pro definitely had some standout features like the white LED and the massive 24GB RAM option, which made it unique. With the 9 series, the design feels like an evolution rather than a revolution, though the LEDs on the 9 Pro are a nice touch. The AeroCooler Pro's slight improvements in cooling are interesting too, but it's clear that Asus is focusing on refining rather than reinventing this time around. Did you notice any big performance gains with your ROG Phone 8 compared to the 6?"
@@TipsandTech90 I did notice a impresive change in look from the 6 Ultimate, and they did do an upgrade with othersocket and extra cooling vent on the device. the 6 with the 2nd led display on the back and a very gamy, futuristic like a console appearance, yet the 8 and 9 look like a distuingished device, also great for not being a gaming device. I have had people notice the icon change when I was recording/making picture. Performance wise I have not noticed big leaps beyond higher refreshrates and more memory (as the 6 pro had 18gb ram, the 8 as the 9 has 24mb, these phones outperform my asus game laptop (zephyrus 14) of 2019. I usually buy a new phone every 2-3 years, change of looks, newly introduced feautures, the changes/updates from 8 to 9 to me are minimal to warrant, as nowadays Asus does deliver at least 2 OS updates (android 15 isnt as big, but coming next month) and get 5 year of security updates. So curious what the 10 will bring in 2025 or may need to wait till 2026. as these devices arent getting any cheaper.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! You’ve made some great observations about the design evolution and performance improvements across the ROG Phone series. The shift from the “gamer aesthetic” of the 6 Ultimate with its 2nd LED display to the more refined look of the 8 and 9 definitely makes these devices feel more versatile and not just for gaming. It’s impressive that they’re outperforming a Zephyrus 14 laptop-phones really have come a long way! I agree that while higher refresh rates, more RAM, and incremental performance gains are nice, they may not always justify an upgrade, especially with Asus now offering longer software and security support. I’m also curious to see what the ROG Phone 10 will bring-hopefully some meaningful innovation beyond looks and minor spec bumps, especially since, as you pointed out, prices aren’t getting any lower. Holding out for a major upgrade might be worth it!
got the 8 after the 6, yet the 9 looks alot like the 8, I wish the 8 had the red led the 8 Pro Also has the white led on the back, you compare the regular 8 who only has a colored logo with the 9 pro who has leds instead. *8pro also has 24gb ram, they improved the cooler of the 8 slightly, calling it the aerocooler pro.
You're right, the ROG Phone 8 Pro definitely had some standout features like the white LED and the massive 24GB RAM option, which made it unique. With the 9 series, the design feels like an evolution rather than a revolution, though the LEDs on the 9 Pro are a nice touch. The AeroCooler Pro's slight improvements in cooling are interesting too, but it's clear that Asus is focusing on refining rather than reinventing this time around. Did you notice any big performance gains with your ROG Phone 8 compared to the 6?"
@@TipsandTech90 I did notice a impresive change in look from the 6 Ultimate, and they did do an upgrade with othersocket and extra cooling vent on the device. the 6 with the 2nd led display on the back and a very gamy, futuristic like a console appearance, yet the 8 and 9 look like a distuingished device, also great for not being a gaming device. I have had people notice the icon change when I was recording/making picture. Performance wise I have not noticed big leaps beyond higher refreshrates and more memory (as the 6 pro had 18gb ram, the 8 as the 9 has 24mb, these phones outperform my asus game laptop (zephyrus 14) of 2019. I usually buy a new phone every 2-3 years, change of looks, newly introduced feautures, the changes/updates from 8 to 9 to me are minimal to warrant, as nowadays Asus does deliver at least 2 OS updates (android 15 isnt as big, but coming next month) and get 5 year of security updates. So curious what the 10 will bring in 2025 or may need to wait till 2026. as these devices arent getting any cheaper.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! You’ve made some great observations about the design evolution and performance improvements across the ROG Phone series. The shift from the “gamer aesthetic” of the 6 Ultimate with its 2nd LED display to the more refined look of the 8 and 9 definitely makes these devices feel more versatile and not just for gaming.
It’s impressive that they’re outperforming a Zephyrus 14 laptop-phones really have come a long way! I agree that while higher refresh rates, more RAM, and incremental performance gains are nice, they may not always justify an upgrade, especially with Asus now offering longer software and security support.
I’m also curious to see what the ROG Phone 10 will bring-hopefully some meaningful innovation beyond looks and minor spec bumps, especially since, as you pointed out, prices aren’t getting any lower. Holding out for a major upgrade might be worth it!