Asus’ ROG Phone 5: A Great Gaming Phone WIth More Power

May 29th, 2021 | Updated on January 18th, 2023

Asus’ ROG Phone 5 is now available in the US which can be bought online from its official site. Price $999.99 the phone has 6.78” FHD+ AMOLED Display (2448×1080) 144Hz/1ms response time, 300Hz touch sampling rate.

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Technical Details

6.78” FHD+ AMOLED Display (2448×1080) 144Hz/1ms response time
300Hz touch sampling rate. Delta- E < 1 color accuracy
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus – 2.8 GHz Octa-core CPU with 5G connectivity
16GB LPDDR5 RAM | 256GB UFS 3.1 Storage |Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Android 11
Phantom Black Color 6000mAh dual-cell battery with power-saving technology
Triple rear camera with flagship Sony IMX686 sensor main wide-angle 64MP
13MP ultrawide camera+5MP macro camera with 24MP front camera
Dual Nano SIM slots (Dual SIM dual standby) 5G+4G or 4G dual-SIM
Expand your mobile life with optional gaming accessories that includes AeroActive Coo
Compatible with GSM Networks including AT&T, T-Mobile and MVNOs

Features

Snapdragon 888: The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Mobile Platform takes mobile processing power to a new level. 3D games run smoothly with maxed-out settings while the all-new performance manager in Armoury Crate now packs the renowned X Mode. Multiple system profiles give you even more performance settings and performance tuning tools, so you can instantly adapt ROG Phone 5 to the task at hand.

Amazing Visuals: Boasting an industry-leading 300 Hz touch-sampling rate, the 144 Hz / 1 ms AMOLED gives you a super-smooth gaming experience, with an ultra-low 24.3 ms touch latency. The supreme visuals are enhanced even further with world-beating color accuracy, the new always-on HDR technology that improves non-HDR visuals, and a screen that’s protected by the toughest ever Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus.

High-Capacity Battery: The monster 6000mAh battery inside ROG Phone 5 now comes with a 65-watt HyperCharge adapter, so you can get a day’s use from just a short charge. The battery is separated into two with a PCB in the center, a design that keeps hotspots away from the grip area for more comfortable gaming.

Triple Cameras: The triple-camera system on ROG Phone 5 is designed to produce superb-quality photos in any setting. It features a flagship Sony® IMX686 64 MP main wide-angle camera, an ultrawide 13 MP secondary camera, and a macro camera. There’s also a 24 MP front camera for high-quality group selfies and live-streaming videos.

Asus’ ROG Phone 5 Review: The Verge

GOOD STUFF

Powerful and feature-packed
The most elegant gaming phone yet
The ROG Vision OLED is a cool flex
Excellent front-facing speakers

BAD STUFF

18GB of RAM isn’t necessary for today’s apps and games
The value is tough as ever to justify
It’s total overkill for cloud game streaming

Review: Tech Radar

FOR

Remarkable performance
Neat built-in gaming features
Great display and speakers

AGAINST

Still no telephoto lens
‘Gamer chic’ looks might be too much for some
Large, heavy and dense

Review: Android Authority

Pros:

Higher RAM limit
Faster wired charging
Overall design aesthetic that matches the other Asus Republic Of Gamers products
Specifically catered to gaming.
high-powered CPU, terrific 144Hz display, crystal-clear audio
Software of the ROG Phone 5 is great

Cons:

Costilier than other gaming phones
No telephoto lens
Features of the ROG Phone 5 suck up power fast
No wireless charging support
No IP rating, and no expandable storage.

Review: Wired

WIRED

Touch-sensitive buttons allow for more flexible gameplay, and Asus’ software lets you make any game playable with a controller. Impressive performance. Good battery life and a smooth 144-Hz display. Headphone jack. Extra USB-C port. Lots of helpful accessories.

TIRED

Configuring games can be overwhelming, and might require a (short) learning curve. No water resistance, MicroSD card slot, wireless charging, or Verizon compatibility. It’s heavy. The cameras are OK but don’t match other pricey phones. Poor record for software updates.