On November 19, ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) unveiled the ROG 9 and ROG 9 Pro, two high-performance gaming smartphones designed for an immersive gaming experience. These devices offer an advanced blend of hardware and software tailored for the needs of gamers and esports professionals.

Both the ROG 9 and ROG 9 Pro feature the innovative AniMe Vision matrix display on their backs, with the Pro model incorporating 648 programmable Mini LEDs. This dynamic display allows for the customization of characters, patterns, and other information in Chinese, and can be tailored further by users. Additionally, with integrated shoulder buttons, players can engage with retro pixel games like Pinball, Snake, Airplane War, and Parkour directly on the matrix screen.

To further elevate the gaming experience, the ROG 9 series is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, boosting GPU performance by 40%. The phones also include the revolutionary Matrix Liquid Cooling 9.0 system and optional cooling accessories such as the Cooler X Pro and ROG Glacier Liquid Cooling Shell for optimal thermal management.
The ROG 9 series sports a 6.78-inch OLED flexible display with a 185Hz refresh rate, a 720Hz touch sampling rate, and peak brightness of up to 2500 nits. The ROG 9 is priced at ¥4999, while the ROG 9 Pro starts at ¥6299.
Other Smartphones Using Mini LED Technology
While Mini LED technology is primarily used in LED direct-view displays and as backlighting for televisions and monitors, it has yet to be integrated into main smartphone screens. Instead, Mini LED is applied to the back of phones for lighting and pixel-based displays, adding a personal touch to the device’s design.

The previous generation, the ROG 8, also featured an AniMe Vision matrix display with 341 programmable Mini LEDs, preloaded with over 20 animations, and the ability to customize 254×128 pixel GIFs.
Additionally, Nothing brand smartphones, including the Nothing Phone and Nothing Phone (2), also incorporate Mini LED light strips on the back. Manufactured by Refond Optoelectronics, the Phone (2) uses 33 independently controlled illuminated segments, offering users the ability to customize light patterns for various notifications like volume, countdowns, delivery status, ride hailing, and charging progress.
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