ASUS has quietly launched the ROG Phone 9 FE in one market, and it's effectively the ROG Phone 8 with a new name.

ASUS has announced the ROG Phone 9 FE in Thailand. The handset is available in the country for THB 29,990, which converts to around PHP 51,800 or roughly USD 890. Despite the price, the FE means its a meant to be the “budget” alternative to the more expensive ROG Phone 9 and Phone 9 Pro.

The device features similar specs to its flagship siblings, like a 6.7-inch FHD Plus screen, a 50MP primary lens, but it contains the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The device is on sale in Taiwan for THB 29,999,