Taiwanese tech company ASUS has a few heavy-hitting phones from its recent lineup, including the ROG Phone 3, which debuted with the Android 10 operating system. Many users of the ROG Phone 3 had expected a quick update of their devices with the new Android 11 OS when the new software became available last year. But ASUS declined from an immediate upgrade of the device when it introduced the first Android 11 update for its device back in December 2020.

Asus also overlooked the ROG Phone 3 in a subsequent update earlier this year. However, it seems the wait is over – at least for its home market of Taiwan. The Android 11 update is now in full motion in Taiwan, with the global users slated for the upgrade subsequently. The gaming flagship packs a lot of power with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and up to 16GB of RAM. It is essential that Asus fast tracks the update of its devices to Android 11, as the next version of the OS, the Android 12, is already at the Developers stage, and a Steady version could be out in no distant time.

Many additions will come with the Android 11 update, which is up to 2.7GB in size. The new ZenUI design will come on stream with a revamped app system. There will be changes in the Quick Settings, power optimization for more excellent battery performance, new editing options, and adjustments in the notifications tray, among others.

The Asus ROG Phone 3 is already out of stock in some countries. It is a powerful smartphone that could receive more than one OS upgrade in its life cycle. However, the precedents already set by the ROG Phone 3 predecessors show some likelihood that this may be the only upgrade specified for the device. Subsequent events will determine whether this is the case or not.

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Last month, Asus began recruiting testers for the Android 11 Beta program of ASUS ROG Phone 3. A month later, it has finally started rolling out the first Beta build to those Closed Beta testers.

As reported by XDADevelopers, an update with firmware version 18.0410.2101.80 is rolling out to the users of ROG Phone 3. Just like the report says, it’s a closed Beta so it’s currently available only for a small group of people who applied for the Beta program.

Anyway, the update is about 1.1GB in size and brings the Android 11 OS to the device. If you recall, the ROG Phone 3 launched in July 2020 with Android 10 OS out of the box. The UI on the device has ASUS’s ROG UI/ZenUI as an option.

Coming back, you can expect all the Android 11 features like chat bubbles, one-time permissions management, permission auto-reset, and more. That said, you can expect a lot of other changes that ASUS brings for its own UI to the table.

ASUS has been a bit off when it comes to updating its devices. Although it began registrations of the Android 11 Beta program for the ASUS Zenfone 6 way before the official Android 11 announcement, the company rolled out the stable update a bit late.

Add to this, ASUS also confirmed that the original ROG Phone won’t even get the 2019’s Android 10 OS. Either way, the Android 11 for ROG Phone 3 is its first major update so it’s a no-brainer that the device is getting the attention.

Speaking of which, currently, there is no info on when both the Open Beta and stable update rollout for this device will begin.

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Asus is offering a great discount on its latest gaming smartphone – Asus Rog Phone 3 in India. The smartphone has received a Rs 2000 off over its actual retail price of Rs 46,000. In addition, the users can also get Rs 1750 Instant Discount on HDFC Bank Credit Card. Upon considering all the discounts, the effective price of the device reduces to Rs 43,249 via Flipkart.

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Asus ROG Phone 3 is a gaming smartphone which carries Snapdragon 865+ chipset. It comes in 8GB RAM + 128GB, 12GB RAM + 256GB, 16GB + 512GB storage variants. The smartphone comes with a triple camera module with a 64MP primary camera, a 13MP ultrawide sensor and a 5MP macro lens. There’s a 24MP selfie camera on the front for video calling.

There’s a 6.59-inch AMOLED display coupled with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. It is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 and supports 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10+. In connectivity, the device comes with Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, WiFi and USB Type C 3.1. There’s a 6000 mAh battery coupled with 30W fast charging. It is available in Black Glare color only. The smartphone comes with different sensor coupled with fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity and compass.

Asus ROG Phone 3 measures 171 x 78 x 9.9 mm in size and 240 grams in size.

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In Late July, ASUS launched ROG Phone 3 as its gaming smartphone of 2020. Initially, the handset was only limited to certain markets like the company’s home market Taiwan and India to name a couple. But now, finally, the phone makes its way to the US in two storage configurations starting at $1,000.

The ROG Phone 3 is one of the few smartphones launched this year with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ chipset. Being a gaming handset, the device comes with a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, stereo speakers, UFS 3.1 storage, LPDDR5 RAM, pressure-sensitive buttons called AirTriggers in the place of physical shoulder buttons, a dedicated USB Type-C port to attach accessories, and RGB light.

As for optics, it features a 64MP (wide) + 13MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) triple camera setup on the back and a 24MP selfie camera on the front. Other features include WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, GNSS), in-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, 6,000mAh battery, 30W fast charging, 10W reverse charging, and Android 10.

The latest ASUS gaming phone comes in a single Black Glare color option and is on sale for the following prices in the US.

• ASUS ROG Phone 12GB + 512GB – $1,000
• ASUS ROG Phone 16GB + 512GB – $1,100

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In late July, ASUS launched ROG Phone 3 as its third generation gaming smartphone. The phone is well-received by both media and customers. However, certain users are facing “black crush” issue. To address this, the Taiwanese company is seeding out a system update.

The ROG Phone 3 has received multiple updates since its launch. The previous builds brought features like Google Lens integration in the camera app, three-finger screenshot gesture, Outdoor mode for speakers, and more.

Now, the new update with build number 17.0823.2007.58 brings fixes for the infamous back crush issue on the device’s AMOLED display, battery usage statistics, and detection issue with ROG Strix Arion SSD. It also adds ROG Connect community and enables Telia VoLTE/VoWiFi in Norway, Sweden as well as Finland.

ROG Phone 3 Software Build 17.0823.2007.58 Official Changelog

• Armoury Crate now also supports portrait mode. Added ROG Connect community.
• Enabled Telia VoLTE/VoWiFi in Norway, Sweden and Finland
• Fixed the conflict between Netflix app and System brightness function
• Fixed not able to detect ROG Strix Arion SSD issue from bottom USB port
• Fixed a large difference between the total power consumption items under the battery page and the actual power display in the status bar.

It is worth noting that the company has confirmed to further tune the handset’s display to fix all the anomalies.

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Several gaming smartphones were recently launched by major OEMs featuring high-end specifications and effective cooling systems for the flawless gaming experience. Among the launches, Asus also launched the Rog Phone 3 featuring Snapdragon 865+ SoC, 6000 mAh battery, and 144Hz refresh rate display.  However, the smartphone is yet to come on sale in most of the countries. But those who are unable to resist can grab it from Giztop for $699.

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The smartphone can be shipped globally within a few days. The smartphone features several new advancements over its predecessor including the presence of new chipset, better display, improved cooling system, and much more. The exceptional side-charging design and dual front-facing speakers improve the gaming experience for an extensive period.

Asus Rog Phone 3 comes powered with 5G compatible Snapdragon 865+ SoC which coupled an octa-core processor having a clocking speed of 3.1GHz and supercharged Adreno 650 GPU. Both the GPU and overclocked CPU offers a considerable 10% improvement in the performance. To facilitate the multitasking, the smartphone offers LPDDR5 RAM up to 16GB.

Asus ROG Phone 3 Specifications

The gaming smartphone houses GameCool 3 cooling system to dissipate the heat while gaming for longer hours. The highly efficient system can remove heat using the designed vents and can sustain peak performance during heavy gaming sessions. It houses a 6x larger heat sink with 14% improved efficiency and can lower temperatures up to 4^°C.

There’s a massive 6.59-inch AMOLED display featuring a 144Hz refresh rate and a 270 Hz sampling rate. The touch latency is reduced to 25ms which will improve the gaming performance, and it also supports HDR10+ content.

Apart from the powerful hardware, the company has also added absolute software to fully harness the high-end hardware. There’s a dedicated X Mode for gaming which optimizes the performance by limiting the other tasks.

A 6000 mAh battery is present to keep the smartphone running for longer times. To further improve the battery lifespan, there is custom battery mode support. There’s also a GameFC audio system for better audio quality including Dirac sound optimization features, and calibrated game mode. It supports Qualcomm aptX Adaptive sound. The AirTrigger 3 controls making gaming intuitive. It also features Accelerometer powered motion sensor and ultrasonic touch sensors for better interaction.

Asus Rog Phone 3 packs a triple-camera sensor module on the rear featuring a Sony UMX686 64MP camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a macro camera. There’s a 24-megapixel front camera on the front for quality selfies and live-streaming videos.

The interested users can gran the smartphone from Giztop for $699.

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Asus Rog Phone 3 is already here with splendid gaming hardware and software. The interested users around the globe can grab the new smartphone from Giztop. Along with the smartphone, some of the accessories are also launched to provide better gaming experience and to uplift the smartphone protection from the usual falls. Asus official AeroActive Cooler, Armor Smart case, and Screen Protector are also available from Giztop at genuine prices.

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You can know more details about each accessory and its pricing detail below.

AeroActive Cooler 3

It is a must-have accessory if you’re rigorous gamer as it provides an extra cooling boost for more effective performance. AeroActive Cooler 3 provide different fan speed option with Aura lighting to make it more lively and vibrant. The reduced noise operation makes it worth every cent while optimizing the device for maximum performance.

There are some other use-cases also like it can be used as a stand for better viewing experience. Aus Rog Phone 3 can be easily side-mounted on this compact and small ActiveAero Cooler 3. The smartphone can lower the surface temperature by up to 4°C. It is available for the price of $79.99.

Lightning Armor Smart Case

It can be your smartphone’s perfect companion if you’re scared of any damage to your smartphone from usual falls. It provides maximum protection to Asus Rog Phone 3. The presence of an NFC chip on the cover enables the smartphone to show a custom wallpaper. It also supports Aura Lightning to showcase out-of-the-world visual experience.

You can grab the Armor Smart Case for the Asus Rog Phone 3 for $55.99.

Antibacterial Glass Screen Protector 

Give Asus Rog Phone 3’s display a new lease of life by applying an Antibacterial Glass protector. It is 0.21mm thin and restores a high-definition visual rendering effect. It is scratch-resistant, have 2.5D edge craft which can easily fit on the screen. The glass screen protector is anti-fingerprint and oil rub resistance.

You can grab Glass Screen Protector for the price of $28.99 from Giztop.

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Recently, Asus launched ROG Phone 3 as its third-generation gaming smartphone worldwide. But the company did not announce all the variants of the handset for India. However, the firm’s Indian head has now confirmed to launch the 16GB + 512GB  of the device based on demand. Unfortunately, he also revealed the company’s plans to discontinue ROG Phone 2 in the country.

Last year’s ROG Phone 2 was only available for a short period of time in India. It was out of stock most of the times on official online retailer Flipkart. The smartphone was briefly made available last month in the country with new updated price, thanks to increased GST (Goods & Services Tax) on phones.

At the moment, the device is listed as unavailable on Flipkart, whereas the ROG Phone 3 is noted as “Coming Soon” as it is set to go on sale starting August 6. But the ROG Phone 2 may be soon removed from the platform as per Dinesh Sharma, Mobile Business Head, Asus India (via HT Tech).

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The executive confirmed the discontinuation of ROG Phone 2 in India to the publication. However, he did not mention when and hence, we believe it may be available for the last time during Flipkart sale around August 5-6 when Amazon India will be hosting Prime Day sale.

According to him, customers get a better package in ROG Phone 3 compared to ROG Phone 2 and thus it makes sense for them to remove it from the shelves. However, the price difference between the two is ₹10,000, which is more according to us.

Since India is a price-sensitive market, there is a high probability of people buying the older model, which may cannibalize the sales of the newer model. But Asus could have made use of this situation like OnePlus, which still continues to sell OnePlus 7T from 2019.

Further, the Asus executive also revealed they have no plans to launch ROG Phone 3 Strix Editon powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 in India. However, they may bring the 16GB + 512GB variant of ROG Phone 3 to the country if there’s a “massive demand”.

He also hinted if it comes, it will be priced much higher and that’s the reason they stuck to only two options for the world’s second-largest smartphone market.

The Asus ROG Phone 3 will be available for the following prices starting August 6 in India.

• 8GB + 128GB – ₹49,999
• 12GB + 256GB – ₹57,999

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The most awaited gaming phones of the year are finally official. Yesterday, Asus and Lenovo launched their new gaming phones on the same day. We are talking about Asus ROG Phone 3 and Lenovo Legion Duel, both offering flagship-class specifications, gaming-centric features, and several innovations for the niche. While we wait for them to be both available in the global market, we think it is time to compare their specifications in order to let you understand which is the better gaming phone for you. After checking the comparison, you can let us know if you agree with our opinions by using the comment box below the post.

Asus ROG Phone 3 vs Lenovo Legion Duel

Design

The Lenovo Legion Duel looks very gorgeous for gamers because it has been designed with landscape usage in mind. It packs a side-mounted pop-up camera which can be used for live streaming during gaming sessions, as well as a rear camera placed at the center of the phone so that the player cannot touch them while playing games. But the Asus ROG Phone 3 does not joke with its two ultrasonic gaming triggers which can split into two different keys. The Asus ROG Phone 3 has dual USB-C ports as well and it even supports more external accessories than Lenovo Legion Duel. You can get the AeroActive Cooler to improve its performance in long gaming sessions, the Kunai 3 controller, a gaming clip for console controllers, a TwinView Dock with a secondary screen, and rugged cases compatible with the cooler. With both the devices you get a desktop mode to play on external monitors.

Display

With Asus ROG Phone 3 and Lenovo Legion Duel, you get an AMOLED display with a diagonal above 6.5 inches, a Full HD+ resolution, the HDR10+ certification, and a very high 144 Hz refresh rate which you can tune to match the perfect compromise between smoothness and energy consumption. With the Asus ROG Phone 3 you even get a DCI-P3 coverage above 100% and 1 billion colors, so the Asus ROG Phone 3 looks slightly better.

Specs & Software

Asus ROG Phone 3 and Lenovo Legion Duel are powered by the new Snapdragon 865+ mobile platform by Qualcomm which offers a 10% performance boost to CPU and GPU compared to the previous Snapdragon 865. The SoC is paired with up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. The storage is UFS 3.1, and the RAM is LPDDR5. You get very similar performances with these devices, and in each case, we are talking about top-tier flagships when it comes to the hardware department. Their user interfaces contain very interesting customizations for gamers.

Camera

On the paper, the rear camera department of the Asus ROG Phone 3 looks better than the Lenovo Legion Duel. The phone packs a 64 MP triple camera including an ultrawide sensor and a macro lens which is able to record videos in 8K resolution. But for gamers, the side-mounted front camera might be a lot more useful than a normal selfie camera like the one included in the ROG Phone 3 (for live streaming).

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Battery

Asus ROG Phone 3 offers a longer battery life simply because it has a bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). On the other hand, Lenovo Legion Duel can be charged a lot faster thanks to its 90W fast charging technology. If you use both its USB-C ports to charge the phone, you can fill it in just 30 minutes. Note that the 90W fast charging tech is only for the 16/512 GB configuration, while the other variants get either 65W or 45W fast charging, which is still a lot faster than the 30W fast charging tech found on the ROG Phone 3.

Price

Asus ROG Phone 3 starts from €899/$1042 (€799 for the Strix Edition with Snapdragon 865), while we still do not know how much the Lenovo Legion Duel will cost in the global market (it begins at $500 in China). I would personally go for the ROG Phone 3 because of its huge battery and external accessories, but at the end of the day, we can not pick a definitive winner of this comparison because it mostly depends on the user’s needs.

Asus ROG Phone 3 vs Lenovo Legion Duel: PRO and CONS

Asus ROG Phone 3

PRO

• More external accessories
• 8K video recording
• Bigger battery
• Switchable UI

CONS

• Slower charging

Lenovo Legion Duel

PRO

• Faster charging
• Water-repellent
• Front-facing LED flash
• FM radio

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Taiwanese tech company ASUS has unveiled the ROG Phone 3 in Taiwan. This is coming just a day after the smartphone was launched for the European and Indian market. China gets only the 12GB RAM and 16GB RAM variants. Interestingly, the device comes in at a cheaper price than what it will be sold for in India and the EU.

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 will be available in three versions; Extreme Edition, Classic Edition and Elite Edition. As for the prices, the

• Extreme Edition: 12GB+512GB – 6999 yuan (~$999), 16GB+512GB – 7999 yuan (~$1,142)
• Classic version: 12GB+128GB – 4299 yuan ($613), 12GB+256GB – 4699 yuan (~$670)
• Elite Edition: 12GB+128GB – 3999 yuan ($570)

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The cheapest version which is the Elite edition packs a Snapdragon 865 chipset instead of the SSDM865+. It is available in 12GB RAM and 128GB storage. Comparing the 3999 yuan ($570) price tag to that of India, it is even cheaper than the price of the 8GB + 128GB Snapdragon 865 version which is priced at Rs 49,999 ($668). The base Snapdragon 865 variant in Europe packs 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage and is priced at €799. The top-end 16GB+512GB variant is also roughly cheaper than the price in Europe by a few Benjamins.

As a reminder, the ASUS ROG Phone 3 features a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The phone sports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, as well as a refresh rate up to 144 Hz and 270Hz touch sampling rate. The phone also has a LED-lit ROG logo at the rear which lights up during gaming.

The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 865 Plus mobile platform. The processor offers a 10% increase in GPU and CPU speed. It also brings 5G support to the smartphone with a Snapdragon X52 external 5G modem supporting all the 5G spectrum, including mmWave (SA and NSA).

For photography, the ROG Phone 3 packs a triple camera setup on the back including a 64MP Sony IMX686 main camera with f1.8 aperture and 1.6um large pixel size. There is also a 13MP ultrawide sensor and macro camera. For selfies, the notch-less display houses a 24MP sensor. There is a 6000mAh battery under the hood as well as dual stereo speakers.

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ASUS ROG is undoubtedly a market leader in the aspect of mobile gaming. The brand has now taken things a notch higher with the launch of the ASUS ROG Phone 3 today at an online ceremony.

The ROG Phone 3 presents with several cutting-edge technology and improvements over its predecessors. With the Snapdragon 865+ mobile platform onboard, 144Hz refresh rate and more, the gaming phone is tailored towards achieving the best gaming experience.

Display

The Asus ROG Phone 3 features a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The phone sports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, as well as a refresh rate up to 144 Hz, the highest ever seen on a phone. The display will not be the only light on the phone: on the rear side, there will be a LED-lit ROG logo which lights up during gaming.

ASUS ROG Phone 3 Specs & Features

As stated earlier, the ROG Phone 3 is powered by the new Snapdragon 865 Plus mobile platform. The processor offers a 10% increase in GPU and CPU speed. It also brings 5G support to the smartphone with a Snapdragon X52 external 5G modem supporting all the 5G spectrum, including mmWave (SA and NSA).

The processor is paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM as well as 512GB UFS 3.1 flash storage. There are also 12GB RAM and 8GB RAM variants.

Still, talking of the hardware, the AirTriggers functionalities have been improved from two to five. This springs up the possibility of setting up the entire gaming controls with less incursion into the display, giving gamers an immersive experience. There is a 6000mAh battery under the hood as well as dual stereo speakers.

For photography, the ROG Phone 3 packs a triple camera setup on the back including a 64MP Sony IMX686 main camera with f1.8 aperture and 1.6um large pixel size. There is also a 13MP ultrawide sensor and macro camera. For selfies, the notch-less display houses a 24MP sensor.

The ROG Phone 3 runs Android 10 out of the box, customized by the ROG UI.

ASUS also announced a number of its cool gaming accessories including the Kunai 3 gamepad, Aeroactive Cooler 3, Twinview Dock 3, ROG Cetra RGB in-ear gaming headphones. The lighting armor and neon cases were also unveiled.

ASUS ROG Phone 3 Pricing & Availability

• ROG Phone 3 16GB RAM + 512GB storage – €1,099
• ROG Phone 3 12GB RAM + 512GB storage – €999
• ROG Phone 3 Snapdragon 865, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage – €799

Price in India

ASUS also announced the India specific availability details for the phone. The phone will be available in 8GB RAM and 12 GB + 256GB versions. Also, ASUS will bundle an “Aero” polycarbonate case as well as a 30W HyperCharge fast charger and 3.5mm adapter free of charge inside the box.

• ASUS ROG Phone 3 8GB + 128GB version (Snapdragon 865) – Rs 49,999
• ASUS ROG Phone 3 8GB + 256GB version – Rs 57,999

The ROG Phone 3 will go on sale in India via Flipkart on August 6th.

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The official launch of the Asus ROG Phone 3 is just a few days away. It is the most awaited gaming phone of 2020 and it will launch on the same day of the first Lenovo gaming phone which will debut under the Legion lineup. We already made a rumor roundup of the Lenovo Legion phone; now, it is time to tell you everything we know about the ASUS ROG Phone 3. Thanks to numerous leaks and rumors, we know most of the specifications of the upcoming gaming phone, and we had the chance to see its design in all its splendor. In this rumor roundup, we will give you all the known info about the specifications, features, and launch of the ASUS ROG Phone 3. Note that a lot of things are not officially confirmed, so take rumors with a pinch of salt.

ASUS ROG Phone 3 Rumor Roundup

Design

Thanks to renders published by the known leakster Evan Blass and several other leaks, we know how the Asus ROG Phone 3 will be when it comes to the aesthetics. Its design will be similar to the predecessor Asus ROG Phone II, but there will be a few important changes that will improve its look and the user experience. The Asus ROG Phone 3 still comes with noticeable bezels around the display, but they are narrower than the ROG Phone 2. However, they still house front-facing stereo speakers, but not with the color accents found on the predecessor. The edges are less sharp than the ROG Phone 2.

On the right edges of the ROG Phone 3, you get two buttons and an additional USB-C port. There is a richer camera module as well, but we will talk about it in the paragraphs below. The TENAA listing revealed that the ROG Phone 3 measures 171 x 78 x 9.85 mm and it weighs 240 grams. TENAA only revealed the existence of a Bright Black color variant: we do not know whether or not the Taiwanese giant will launch different color variants. The phone will also feature four different gesture controls built into the AirTrigger: on the frame of the phone, there will be ultrasonic pressure-sensitive regions that can be mapped to emulate a tap on the screen.

• You can read more about the design of this phone by clicking here.

Display

The display of the Asus ROG Phone 3 will be an AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.59 inches and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It will sport a Full HD+ resolution with 1080 x 2340 pixels, as well as a refresh rate up to 144 Hz, the highest ever seen on a phone. The display will not be the only light on the phone: on the rear side, there will be a LED-lit ROG logo. As for now, this is all we know about the display of the ROG Phone 3. Its predecessor ROG Phone 2 also came with the Gorilla Glass 6 protection by Corning and it carried the HDR10 certification. So it is legit to expect these two specifications on its successor as well.

• You can read more about the display of this phone by clicking here.

Specs & Features

The Asus ROG Phone 3 will be powered by the new Snapdragon 865 Plus mobile platform and it will be the first phone launched with this SoC alongside the Lenovo Legion phone. In case you do not know, Snapdragon 865 Plus is actually the best flagship chipset released by Qualcomm and it offers a 10 percent performance boost if compared to the Snapdragon 865 in both CPU and GPU performance. It is even the first mobile chipset to offer a clock frequency above 3 GHz (3.1 GHz, to be accurate). The Snapdragon 865+ is bundled with a Snapdragon X52 external 5G modem supporting all the 5G spectrum, including mmWave (SA and NSA).

As revealed by benchmarking platforms and leaks, the Snapdragon 865 Plus will be paired with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. The phone was spotted on AnTuTu where it recorded a marvelous benchmarking score of 646,310 points, identified by the model number ASUS_I003D. The result refers to the top-end configuration with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage, but it seems there will be other configurations with 8 and 12 GB of RAM, as well as 128 and 256 GB of internal storage. On Geekbench, the handset scored 910 points in single-core and 3229 points in multi-core with Snapdragon 865+ and 12 GB of RAM.

The Asus ROG Phone 3 will run Android 10 out of the box, customized by the ROG UI. Note that the ROG UI found on the ROG Phone 2 offered the chance to switch between a customized user interface and stock Android, which is a very interesting and useful feature. Bluetooth SIG confirmed that the phone will support Bluetooth 5.2, besides Wi-Fi 6.

• You can read more about the specs and features of this phone by clicking here.

Camera

While the ROG Phone 2 packed a dual camera setup on the rear side, its successor ROG Phone 3 will sport a triple camera on the back. The main sensor of the triple camera will be a 64 MP lens. We expect it to be a midrange camera phone, nothing surprising. The front camera will have a 13 MP resolution. We do not have any info about the secondary sensors of the rear camera department, but we believe they will include an ultrawide sensor (finally).

• You can read more about the camera of this phone by clicking here.

Battery

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 is expected to be powered by a whopping 6,000 mAh battery just like its predecessor, which will guarantee a very long battery life. The battery will support a 30W fast charging technology, not the fastest one, especially for a 6000 mAh battery, but enough. Further, there will be a secondary USB-C port which will allow charging the phone without disturbing the gameplay while the handset is in landscape mode.

• You can read more about the battery of this phone by clicking here.

ASUS ROG Phone 3 – Launch, price, and availability

ASUS ROG Phone 3 will be officially announced on July 22 and it will be officially launched in India the same day as a Flipkart exclusive. The day after, on July 23, it will be launched in China: it is already available for reservations on JD.com and it will go official at 7:30 PM local time in China. Unfortunately, there is still no word on its pricing. We will update you once we know more.

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ASUS will officially unveil the ROG Gaming Phone 3 on July 23rd. Ahead of the launch, the Taiwanese company has been teasing several features that the powerful gaming machine will bring with it. The latest teaser borders on the innovative AirTriggers ultrasonic buttons.

ASUS has hinted that the ROG 3 will have four different gestures control built into the AirTrigger. Those familiar with the ROG Phone II will recall that the phone features what ASUS called AirTriggers on the right edge. These triggers aren’t exactly buttons, but ultrasonic pressure-sensitive regions in the device’s frame and they can be mapped to emulate a tap on the screen.

Later on, the company pushed an update to the phone which added a second function which essentially allows you to map a horizontal slide function on the screen to one of the AirTriggers. This new feature could come in handy in a variety of games that require you to swipe horizontally on the screen to perform a specific function. For example, in Asphalt 9 Legends, the horizontal slide to change lanes can be mapped to the AirTriggers.

There is no mention of what the added AirTrigger features will be but it sure will be features that will afford users easy gaming.

The ROG Phone 3 is expected to arrive with a 6.59-inch AMOLED display that will offer Full HD+ resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and a refresh rate of up to 144Hz. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC paired with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM.

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ASUS has so far launched two gaming smartphones under its ROG Phone lineup and the company is now all set to unveil its third-generation gaming smartphone — ASUS ROG Phone 3 in India on 22nd July.

Online marketplace Flipkart has now started teasing the launch of this new smartphone, suggesting that the device will be available for purchase in India exclusively through its platform. Further, it seems that the company has hired YouTuber CarryMinati as an ambassador for this new smartphone.

The virtual launch event will take place on 22nd July at 8:15 PM. The company is also set to launch the smartphone in three other markets on the same day — Taiwan, Milan (Italy), and New York (USA).

It has also been confirmed that the ROG Phone 3 will come powered by the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus, making it one of the first devices to come powered by this chipset.

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As per the reports, the smartphone will come with a 6.59-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with support for a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It will offer a 144Hz refresh rate and is expected to come embedded with a fingerprint reader.

The device is said to have up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. In the camera department, the phone will feature a triple-camera setup on the back where the primary sensor will be of 64-megapixel.

On the front side, the smartphone will have a 13-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. As for the software, the device will be running the Android 10 operating system with the company’s own ROG UI on top. The phone will be powered by a 6,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support.

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Earlier today (18th June 2020), known leakster Digital Chat Station (@数码闲聊站) revealed the first look at the upcoming Asus ROG Gaming Phone 3 on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website.

In the Weibo post, the leakster shared certain key specifications regarding the upcoming gaming smartphone and also revealed its design. According to the leak, the Asus ROG Gaming Phone 3 will feature a 6.59 inch FHD+ display, which will feature either 120Hz of 144Hz OLED panel. On the rear, Asus has bumped the number of cameras to three, with a 64 megapixel primary sensor, while the front sports a single 13 megapixel shooter.

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Under the hood, the Asus ROG Gaming Phone 3 will reportedly house the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. This processor is also reported o cross the 3GHz mark, so it is definitely a powerful chip for gaming. The device will be powered by a whopping 6,000mAh battery pack, which will also support fast charging up to 30W. Its thickness was also revealed, coming in at 9.85mm and weighing a hefty 240 grams.

Looking at the images, the design of the 3rd gen gaming handset from Asus highly resembles the previous generation, ROG Gaming Phone 2. The rear panel still sports the LED ROG logo but with a new Tencent Games branding at the bottom as well. A notable feature on the back is the triple camera module and angular lines and patterns on the back. Unlike its predecessor, however, these designs are subtler and the finish seeming a lot more polished and glossier.

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ASUS ROG Phone 3, the next-generation gaming smartphone from the company is expected to make its debut sometime in this quarter. While nothing is officially revealed at this time, the phone has now appeared on the EEC certification portal.

The listing reveals that the smartphone carries model number ZS661KS and will be available worldwide. The development comes just days after the device appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking platform.

There are two variants of the upcoming ROG gaming smartphone — 8GB RAM and 12GB RAM. While the 8GB RAM model scored 902 points in the single-core test, the device managed to score 3074 points in the multi-core test.

On the other hand, the 12GB RAM model scored 910 points in the single-core test and 3,229 points in the multi-core test. Both the devices are powered by Snapdragon 865 processor and run Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box.

Prior to this, the upcoming ROG Phone 3 was also spotted at the database of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The listing for the device had revealed support for features like Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Wi-Fi Direct, and Miracast.

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Xu Xuanyue, co-CEO of ASUS had said that the company is planning to launch the ROG Phone 3 and ZenFone 7 by the end of Q2 2020 or at the beginning of Q3 2020. However, the exact launch date remains unknown.

The ASUS ROG Phone 3, as the name itself indicates, will be the successor to the ROG Phone 2 and will mark the third-generation of gaming smartphones from the Taiwanese company. Since its predecessor was launched in July, we expect the company to carry the tradition and launch the ROG Phone 3 in July this year.

Before the phone gets official, we expect the company to reveal key specs and features of the smartphone through teasers on social media. By that time, more leaks about the device will also surface online, giving us a more clear look at the phone.

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