Asus has officially launched the ROG Phone 9 FE here in Malaysia. Offered in a sole Phantom Black shade, this gaming smartphone joins the ROG Phone 9 series as a “budget” friendly variant, slotting underneath its non-FE and Pro siblings.
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE in Malaysia price and availability
Priced at RM2,999, you can purchase the ROG Phone 9 FE either through Asus’ authorised phone resellers or official eStore. In conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitiri celebration, Asus Malaysia is offering the chance for you to redeem TNG eWallet credit worth RM300 when purchasing the ROG Phone 9 FE.
This promo is available until the 30th of April 2025, and can also be redeemed when you purchase the other ROG Phone 9 models.
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE in Malaysia specs and features
The Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is very much recognisable, sporting a similar design language as its more expensive and powerful siblings. You also get ROG’s signature AniMe Vision on the back of the phone which boasts 341 programmable mini-LEDs, giving the phone a distinctive flair. The capacitive Air Trigger buttons are here too.
At the face of the gaming phone, you get a 6.78″ Full HD+ Samsung flexible AMOLED display that pushes out a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, along with a refresh rate of up to 185Hz.
Under the hood of the ROG Phone 9 FE is Qualcomm’s flagship mobile chipset from the year before – the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 – which although less powerful than the most recent Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, is certainly no slouch.
In the imaging department, you get a triple rear camera setup. This consists of a 50MP f/1.9 camera with a 1/1.56” Sony IMX890 sensor and a 6-axis gimbal OIS system, a 13MP f/2.2 ultrawide shooter, and a 5MP f/2.4 macro snapper. Using the rear camera setup, you can capture videos at resolutions of up to 8K at 30fps. As for selfies, you get a 32MP f/2.5 front camera.
To enhance your gaming experience, the ROG Phone 9 FE is equipped with AI-driven gaming features such as AI Grabber 2.0, X Capture 2.0, and X Sense 3.0. Alternatively, the ROG Phone 9 FE can be paired with gaming accessories like the Aeroactive Cooler X which can be purchased separately at RM349. Audio-wise, Asus has packed the ROG Phone 9 FE with a stereo-speaker setup and has chosen to retain the trusty 3.5mm headphone jack.
Keeping lights on is a 5,500mAh battery which Asus claims can last you for at least 3.4 hours with heavy gaming, and at least 23 hours with video streaming. Charging can be done via USB-C at 65W or using a Qi wireless charger at 15W.
Durability hasn’t been forgotten either, as the ROG Phone 9 FE is rated at IP68 for water and dust resistance. In terms of software, the “budget” gaming phone runs on ROG UI, built atop Android 15.
