The ROG Phone 3 launched yesterday and the web is already full of reviews, one of which is DxOMark’s audio review. The review tells us how great ASUS’s latest gaming flagship phone is with respect to audio performance.

ROG Phone 3 DxOMark Audio

DxOMark has rated the ROG Phone 3 high, ranking it second with a score of 75 behind the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. The test involved measuring the performance in terms of recording with its built-in microphones and how well it plays back audio through its speakers.

The ROG Phone 3 packs stereo front-facing cameras with Dirac Research immersive audio technology. It also has four microphones for 3D recording. It doesn’t have an audio jack but some of the accessories made for it allow you to use an audio jack. However, there is a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter in the box as standard.

ROG Phone 3 DxOMark Audio

With respect to playback, the ROG Phone 3 scores 75 points. Its strong bass helps with the frequency balance and dynamics earning it a score of 72 in both categories, even tying with the Mi 10 Pro in the latter. Its volume is also said to be good such that you can’t even block out the speakers completely when watching movies, playing games, or listening to audio files.

DxOMark also praised the recording prowess of the phone. Scoring 74 points in total, the ROG Phone 3 is said to be one of the best phones they have tested for recording. Volume is consistent across all scenarios test and distortion is practically unnoticeable.

The conclusion says the ROG Phone 3 exceeds its predecessor in almost all categories and earns the second spot on the list. If you want, you can read the full review as we have only mentioned the key points above. We look forward to DxOMark’s camera review of the flagship.