--- title: "asus rog phone 9 pro — Niche Verdict: Skip it (44/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/cell-phones-accessories/asus-rog-phone-9-pro" last_updated: "2026-07-10T02:46:44.483Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($63K/yr) — asus rog phone 9 pro doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($63K/yr) — asus rog phone 9 pro doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "asus rog phone 9 pro — Niche Verdict: Skip it (44/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **asus rog phone 9 pro** **Skip it****44/100 ** a small market ($63K/yr) — asus rog phone 9 pro doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$63K** **Growth (1y)** **+76.8%** **Products** **28** **Brands** **10** was 4 a year ago **Sellers** **118** **Price range** **$11.38–$1735.99** **Returns** **4.4%** **Rating** **4.2★** **Skip it** Scored 44/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **3** ×0.30 Growth **58** ×0.30 Competition **62** ×0.20 Quality gap **66** ×0.10 Returns **65** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 59 weeks — +76.8% year over year. 5K2KSpike '25May '25Jul '25Sep '25Nov '25Feb '26Apr '26Jun '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.9× ## **Competition** - ASUS31% - Nothing27% - OnePlus9% - Samsung9% - Ibywind7% - 88495% - Other (4 brands)11% The top 5 products take 48% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 10 brands and 118 sellers compete here. **Brands** **10 **▲rising was 4 a year ago **Sellers** **118** **Top 5 brand share** **84%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Nothing Phone (3) Cell Phone 5G Unlocked Phones 256GB Android 15 Snapdragon 8s Gen4 AI Mobile Phones with Four 50MP Cameras & AMOLED Display 5150mAh Glyph Interface Smartphone Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Woc6GAaqL.jpg) [**Nothing Phone (3) Cell Phone 5G Unlocked Phones 256GB Android 15 Snapdragon 8s Gen4 AI Mobile Phones with Four 50MP Cameras & AMOLED Display 5150mAh Glyph Interface Smartphone Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9XXHSCG) Nothing$657.624.4★34315%▲rising 2 ![ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Unlocked Android Phone US Version 6.78 165Hz AMOLED Display 512GB 16GB RAM 5500mAh Battery 50MP Gimbal Camera 32MP Front Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Dual-SIM Phantom Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41reutCzDQL.jpg) [**ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Unlocked Android Phone US Version 6.78 165Hz AMOLED Display 512GB 16GB RAM 5500mAh Battery 50MP Gimbal Camera 32MP Front Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Dual-SIM Phantom Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRSXRHTY) ASUS$1019.263.9★619%▼falling 3 ![Nothing Phone (3) Cell Phone 5G Unlocked Phones 512GB Android 15 Snapdragon 8s Gen4 AI Mobile Phones with Four 50MP Cameras & AMOLED Display 5150mAh Glyph Interface Smartphone Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Woc6GAaqL.jpg) [**Nothing Phone (3) Cell Phone 5G Unlocked Phones 512GB Android 15 Snapdragon 8s Gen4 AI Mobile Phones with Four 50MP Cameras & AMOLED Display 5150mAh Glyph Interface Smartphone Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9XZ9KDM) Nothing$745.794.4★3439%▲rising 4 ![OnePlus 15 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage Dual-SIM Unlocked Android Smartphone Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 7300mAh Battery Infinite Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31G8Zziqq6L.jpg) [**OnePlus 15 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage Dual-SIM Unlocked Android Smartphone Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 7300mAh Battery Infinite Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSCVPZ5W) OnePlus$962.424.6★2827%▲rising 5 ![Ibywind Screen Protector for Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 5G 6.78(2 Pack) 9H Hardness Tempered Glass with 1Pc Camera Lens Protector 1Pc Back Carbon Fiber Film Easy to Install](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NTqbgM0SL.jpg) [**Ibywind Screen Protector for Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 5G 6.78(2 Pack) 9H Hardness Tempered Glass with 1Pc Camera Lens Protector 1Pc Back Carbon Fiber Film Easy to Install**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRBL3PF3) Ibywind$12.324.5★1717%▲rising 6 ![ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501 1TBGB 24GB RAM Factory Unlocked (GSM Only | No CDMA not Compatible with Verizon/Sprint) Global Version - Phantom Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lMe02Z5NL.jpg) [**ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501 1TBGB 24GB RAM Factory Unlocked (GSM Only | No CDMA not Compatible with Verizon/Sprint) Global Version - Phantom Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRNSQDR4) ASUS$1610.403.5★25%▲rising 7 ![8849 Tank 2 Pro Rugged Smartphone Unlocked 24+512GB/1TB Android 14 Rugged Cell Phone with Projector 6.79 4G Waterproof Mobile Phones 23800mAh Fingerprint/Dual Sim/OTG/GPS/Face ID](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41E36-f0B9L.jpg) [**8849 Tank 2 Pro Rugged Smartphone Unlocked 24+512GB/1TB Android 14 Rugged Cell Phone with Projector 6.79 4G Waterproof Mobile Phones 23800mAh Fingerprint/Dual Sim/OTG/GPS/Face ID**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJVSFQKD) 8849$425.844.0★1384%▲rising 8 ![ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 PRO First Quad-Band WiFi 7 Gaming Router supports 320MHz Dual 10G Port Triple-level Game Acceleration Mobile Game Mode Subscription-Free Security AiMesh and VPN features](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gp8DwYtwL.jpg) [**ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 PRO First Quad-Band WiFi 7 Gaming Router supports 320MHz Dual 10G Port Triple-level Game Acceleration Mobile Game Mode Subscription-Free Security AiMesh and VPN features**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPQYSXCW) ASUS$597.114.2★5504%▲rising 9 ![ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova Gaming Earbuds Dual-Mode (BT 2.4GHz) Dirac Opteo Bone-Conduction AI Mic Adaptive ANC 46Hr Battery for PC PS5 PS4 Switch Mobile ROG Ally/X - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31elFZjXFzL.jpg) [**ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova Gaming Earbuds Dual-Mode (BT 2.4GHz) Dirac Opteo Bone-Conduction AI Mic Adaptive ANC 46Hr Battery for PC PS5 PS4 Switch Mobile ROG Ally/X - Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXS16KNF) ASUS$157.054.0★5504%▲rising 10 ![Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocked Android Smartphone 256GB Privacy Display Galaxy AI AI Camera Super Fast Charging 3.0 Durable Battery 2026 US 1 Year Warranty Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Zr0kzRWiL.jpg) [**Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocked Android Smartphone 256GB Privacy Display Galaxy AI AI Camera Super Fast Charging 3.0 Durable Battery 2026 US 1 Year Warranty Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4SWDH8P) Samsung$1041.334.7★1,6424%▲rising 11 ![ASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Gaming Controller Android Phones ONLY Foldable Compact Wired USB-C Programmable Fast Charging RGB for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Minecraft Roblox 350+ Games](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316G9Sn3QnL.jpg) [**ASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Gaming Controller Android Phones ONLY Foldable Compact Wired USB-C Programmable Fast Charging RGB for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Minecraft Roblox 350+ Games**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4YTBSFZ) ASUS$77.484.2★2053%▲rising 12 ![HikerClub Case for ROG Phone 9 and ROG 9 Pro (2024) Slim Fit Non-Slip Bumper Crystal Clear Anti-Yellowing PC Back Protective Cover](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41n6w9Th9vL.jpg) [**HikerClub Case for ROG Phone 9 and ROG 9 Pro (2024) Slim Fit Non-Slip Bumper Crystal Clear Anti-Yellowing PC Back Protective Cover**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQS4TK9Z) HikerClub$11.944.4★1363%▲rising 13 ![Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocked Android Smartphone 512GB Privacy Display Galaxy AI AI Camera Super Fast Charging 3.0 Durable Battery 2026 US 1 Year Warranty Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31iKpALxbIL.jpg) [**Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocked Android Smartphone 512GB Privacy Display Galaxy AI AI Camera Super Fast Charging 3.0 Durable Battery 2026 US 1 Year Warranty Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4SW3XXP) Samsung$1215.424.7★1,6423%▲rising 14 ![ASUS ROG Phone 8 Unlocked Android Phone US Version 6.78 165Hz AMOLED Display 256GB Storage 16GB RAM 5500mAh Battery 50MP Gimbal Camera 32MP Front Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Dual-SIM Phantom Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wnXICLrbL.jpg) [**ASUS ROG Phone 8 Unlocked Android Phone US Version 6.78 165Hz AMOLED Display 256GB Storage 16GB RAM 5500mAh Battery 50MP Gimbal Camera 32MP Front Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Dual-SIM Phantom Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRSTKQF4) ASUS$715.484.3★202%▼falling 15 ![ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501 512GB 16GB RAM Factory Unlocked (GSM Only | No CDMA not Compatible with Verizon/Sprint) Global Version - Phantom Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lMe02Z5NL.jpg) [**ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501 512GB 16GB RAM Factory Unlocked (GSM Only | No CDMA not Compatible with Verizon/Sprint) Global Version - Phantom Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRNRGQH7) ASUS$1275.413.8★162%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 28 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 28 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Nothing Phone (3) Cell Phone 5G Unlocked Phones 256GB Android 15 Snapdragon 8s Gen4 AI Mobile Phones with Four 50MP Cameras & AMOLED Display 5150mAh Glyph Interface Smartphone Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Woc6GAaqL.jpg)**Nothing Phone (3) Cell Phone 5G Unlocked Phones 256GB Android 15 Snapdragon 8s Gen4 AI Mobile Phones with Four 50MP Cameras & AMOLED Display 5150mAh Glyph Interface Smartphone Black** Nothing**$657.62**4.4★343 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9XXHSCG) [![ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Unlocked Android Phone US Version 6.78 165Hz AMOLED Display 512GB 16GB RAM 5500mAh Battery 50MP Gimbal Camera 32MP Front Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Dual-SIM Phantom Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41reutCzDQL.jpg)**ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Unlocked Android Phone US Version 6.78 165Hz AMOLED Display 512GB 16GB RAM 5500mAh Battery 50MP Gimbal Camera 32MP Front Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Dual-SIM Phantom Black** ASUS**$1019.26**3.9★61 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRSXRHTY) [![Nothing Phone (3) Cell Phone 5G Unlocked Phones 512GB Android 15 Snapdragon 8s Gen4 AI Mobile Phones with Four 50MP Cameras & AMOLED Display 5150mAh Glyph Interface Smartphone Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Woc6GAaqL.jpg)**Nothing Phone (3) Cell Phone 5G Unlocked Phones 512GB Android 15 Snapdragon 8s Gen4 AI Mobile Phones with Four 50MP Cameras & AMOLED Display 5150mAh Glyph Interface Smartphone Black** Nothing**$745.79**4.4★343 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9XZ9KDM) [![OnePlus 15 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage Dual-SIM Unlocked Android Smartphone Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 7300mAh Battery Infinite Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31G8Zziqq6L.jpg)**OnePlus 15 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage Dual-SIM Unlocked Android Smartphone Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 7300mAh Battery Infinite Black** OnePlus**$962.42**4.6★282 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSCVPZ5W) [![Ibywind Screen Protector for Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 5G 6.78(2 Pack) 9H Hardness Tempered Glass with 1Pc Camera Lens Protector 1Pc Back Carbon Fiber Film Easy to Install](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NTqbgM0SL.jpg)**Ibywind Screen Protector for Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 5G 6.78(2 Pack) 9H Hardness Tempered Glass with 1Pc Camera Lens Protector 1Pc Back Carbon Fiber Film Easy to Install** Ibywind**$12.32**4.5★171 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRBL3PF3) [![ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501 1TBGB 24GB RAM Factory Unlocked (GSM Only | No CDMA not Compatible with Verizon/Sprint) Global Version - Phantom Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lMe02Z5NL.jpg)**ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501 1TBGB 24GB RAM Factory Unlocked (GSM Only | No CDMA not Compatible with Verizon/Sprint) Global Version - Phantom Black** ASUS**$1610.40**3.5★2 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRNSQDR4) [![8849 Tank 2 Pro Rugged Smartphone Unlocked 24+512GB/1TB Android 14 Rugged Cell Phone with Projector 6.79 4G Waterproof Mobile Phones 23800mAh Fingerprint/Dual Sim/OTG/GPS/Face ID](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41E36-f0B9L.jpg)**8849 Tank 2 Pro Rugged Smartphone Unlocked 24+512GB/1TB Android 14 Rugged Cell Phone with Projector 6.79 4G Waterproof Mobile Phones 23800mAh Fingerprint/Dual Sim/OTG/GPS/Face ID** 8849**$425.84**4.0★138 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJVSFQKD) [![ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 PRO First Quad-Band WiFi 7 Gaming Router supports 320MHz Dual 10G Port Triple-level Game Acceleration Mobile Game Mode Subscription-Free Security AiMesh and VPN features](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gp8DwYtwL.jpg)**ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 PRO First Quad-Band WiFi 7 Gaming Router supports 320MHz Dual 10G Port Triple-level Game Acceleration Mobile Game Mode Subscription-Free Security AiMesh and VPN features** ASUS**$597.11**4.2★550 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPQYSXCW) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Value For Money**10% *“Worth it”* **Quality-Overall**9% *“The build quality is rock solid”* **Camera Quality**8% *“Camera is great”* **Battery Life**7% *“Amazing battery life”* **Software/Application**4% *“certain app controls, which was genuinely useful in everyday situations”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“Easy to use”* **Durability**3% *“It is very durable”* **Audio Quality**3% *“audio quality is amazing”* **Connectivity-Overall**3% *“No connective issues”* **Design-Overall**3% *“Great build”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Connectivity-Overall**10% *“Bad with Bluetooth”* **Value For Money**8% *“Way over priced”* **Durability**6% *“does not work well”* **Functionality-Overall**4% *“No success”* **Software/Application**4% *“But what really killed it for me was one very small thing: that you cannot create folders in your app drawer”* **Battery Life**4% *“-Battery life is awful”* **Quality-Overall**4% *“Terrible trash product”* **Compatibility-Overall**4% *“it wasnt compatible with my carrier unfortunately”* **Camera Quality**2% *“Camera is a downgrade”* **Size-Overall**2% *“It is LARGE”* #### **Top return reasons**- Value For Money17% - Connectivity-Overall12% - Compatibility-Overall7% - Size-Overall6% - Functionality-Overall5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Battery Life4% - Camera Quality4% - Audio Quality4% - Software/Application3%