ASUS has announced two new smartphones in its ROG Phone series. The devices have the fastest Qualcomm processor at the moment and are supported by at least 12 GB of RAM. This can go up to a whopping 18 GB of RAM. In addition, the devices have AMOLED panels with a refresh rate of 165 Hz. What else do these powerhouses have to offer?
ASUS ROG Phone Series
The ASUS ROG Phone 6 series, which stands for Republic of Gamers, consists of two devices: the ROG Phone 6 and the ROG Phone 6 Pro. The devices are equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor with CPU clock speeds of up to 3.2 Ghz. According to ASUS, these are the most powerful ROG smartphones ever. The Pro model is the real flagship of the series, this phone is also equipped with an extra LED display on the back and with a new cooler and cooling system. These are given the names ‘AeroActive Cooler 6’ and ‘GameCool 6 cooling system’.
18GB of RAM
As mentioned above, the ASUS ROG Phone series has at least 12 GB of RAM. The ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro even takes this one step further, because this phone will have 18 GB of RAM. For comparison: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has 8 or 12 GB of RAM and my laptop has 16 GB of RAM. And remember the following: the more memory, the more tasks a smartphone can perform at the same time. And now, 18 GB may be a tad exaggerated, but for the gamers among us who want to test their smartphone to the limit, it comes in handy.
Smooth experience and other specs
In addition to the minimum 12 GB of RAM and fast processor, the devices from the ROG Phone series have another spearhead, and this is the screen. It has a refresh rate of 165 Hz. Let’s make a comparison with the S22 Ultra again, the display on this device has a refresh rate of a maximum of 120 Hz. Again, the higher the number of Hz (hertz), the smoother images are displayed and the smoother a smartphone appears. The device also has a high touch sampling rate of 720 Hz. The screen responds to a touch in 23 milliseconds. This is currently faster than any other smartphone on the market. The other specifications can be found below.
Specifications
| Asus ROG Phone 6 | Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro | |
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Dimensions |
172.83×77.25.6×10.39mm |
172.83×77.25.6×10.39mm |
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Weight |
228 grams |
228 grams |
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Screen |
6.78 inch Full HD+ AMOLED panel, 165 Hz |
6.78 inch Full HD+ AMOLED panel, 165 Hz |
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Processor |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
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Random access memory |
12 or 16 GB |
18GB |
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Storage capacity |
256GB or 512GB |
512GB |
| Rear cameras | ||
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main camera |
50MP |
50MP |
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wide angle lens |
13 MP |
13 MP |
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macro camera |
5MP |
5MP |
| Front camera | ||
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selfie camera |
12 MP |
12 MP |
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Battery |
6000 mAh, fast charging 65 watt |
6000 mAh, fast charging 65 watt |
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Software |
Android 12 |
Android 12 |
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Extras |
3.5mm audio jack |
3.5mm audio jack |
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Colors |
Metal and Phantom Black |
stromwhite |
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Recommended retail price |
From 999 euros |
1299 euros |
Prices and availability
The ROG Phone 6 and the ROG Phone 6 Pro can be expected in the shops this month for a suggested retail price starting at 999 euros for the ‘regular’ ROG Phone 6. The prices can go up to 1299 euros. Below you will find the configurations and the corresponding prices.
- Asus ROG Phone 6 (12 GB + 256 GB) – Asus – 999 euros
- Asus ROG Phone 6 (16 GB + 512 GB) – Asus – 1149 euros
- Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro (18 GB + 512 GB) – Asus – 1299 euros
– Thanks for information from Androidworld. Source