ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is in the works and could launch very soon. ASUS is reportedly working on a ROG Phone 9 FE variant. The device could launch with less powerful features than th

Another discovery involves the rumored ASUS ROG Phone 9 "FE" in a pair of certification listings overseas. The device has apparently surfaced in Malaysia and Thailand, with rumors pointing — once again — to a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 decision. The "FE" phone reportedly grabbed Wi-Fi Alliance certification in November as it was tested with Android 14.

The “FE” in the ROG Phone 9 FE likely stands for “Fan Edition,” hinting at a more budget-friendly version of the ROG Phone 9 lineup. Given the close resemblance in model numbers to the ROG Phone 8, the new variant may share several features with its predecessor while introducing a few differences to reduce costs.

Not just because of the naming. Samsung uses the FE (aka "Fan Edition") line to bring out devices with decent high-end specs at lower prices than

In an unexpected move, Asus appears to be borrowing from Samsung’s playbook for its next release. A phone named the ROG Phone 9 FE has surfaced in benchmarking tests, combining the familiar ROG Phone 9 name with Samsung’s “FE” (Fan Edition) suffix.

Powered by the current flagship Android processor, Snapdragon's 8 Elite, with 12GB RAM as standard and up to 1TB of internal storage.

Asus appears to be expanding its ROG Phone 9 series with a new variant, the ROG Phone 9 FE, potentially a more affordable “Fan Edition.” Certifications in Malaysia (SIRIM) and Thailand (NBTC) reveal the model number “ASUS_AI2401_N,