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Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro returns a dismal performance on JerryRigEverything’s durability test

Jed John Ikoba — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:41:59 +0000

The recent JerryRigEverything structural integrity test for the Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro has revealed its fragile nature. This follows the trajectory of its predecessor, the ROG Phone 5 Pro which also came up short in the JerryRigEverything test previously.

The ROG Phone 6 Pro has a bulky chassis with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, a 6,000mAh battery and a whole load of cooling. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset with up to 18GB of RAMit would seem however that the veneer of the flagship phone is just skin deep.
The ROG Phone 6 Pro comes with an impressive display refresh rate of 165Hz. The flagship has a rear-facing RGB secondary display and a 3.5mm audio jack. Being a gaming smartphone, one would expect the ROG Phone 6 Pro to pass integrity tests like JerryRigEverything.

During the test, the phone’s rear panel crumbled quickly during the bend test like its predecessor. This was attributed to the dual-battery set-up that delivers 65W fast charging. Its secondary, landscape-oriented USB type-C port also seems to be another point of weakness on the frame.

Remarkably, the 6 Pro’s failure becomes more poignant with the rival RedMagic 7 passing the test. The RedMagic 7 mobile gaming is priced much lower than the $1,300 price tag of the ROG Phone 6 Pro. The industry-leading 165Hz refresh rate and its flagship status could keep the Phone 6 Pro even with its poor JerryRigEverything’s showing.

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ASUS ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro now up for pre-order in the United States

Jeet — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 03:12:20 +0000

A couple of months back, ASUS launched its latest flagship smartphones, dubbed ASUS ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro. Now, the premium flagship devices from the brand are finally being made available for purchase in the United States.

The company has started taking pre-orders for the ASUS ROG Phone 6 and 6 Pro smartphones with a starting price of $999, but the shipment date suggested is towards the end of next month. So, those who pre-order the device will have to wait for a few weeks before they can get their hands on the phone.

Coming to the specifications, the smartphones feature a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED panel with a 165Hz refresh rate, 720Hz touch sampling rate, and an in-display fingerprint scanner for security. There’s also 111% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, HDR10+ support, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

Under the hood, the devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor. The standard model packs up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, while the Pro model offers up to 18GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, both the phones feature a triple-camera setup on the back that consists of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor, which is paired with a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 5-megapixel macro camera. On the front side, there’s a 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 sensor for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphones come with dual front-facing speakers, triple microphones, Dirac Virtuo spatial audio, and a headphone jack. The devices run the Android 12-based ROG UI and offer IPX4 water resistance. They are powered by a dual cell unit with a total capacity of 6,000mAh and have support for 65W fast charging.

Asus ROG Phone 6 & 6 Pro launched with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 globally

Sudhanshu — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:43:31 +0000

Earlier today, Asus debuted its latest flagship gaming smartphones dubbed the Asus ROG Phone 6 and the ROG Phone 6 Pro. So let’s check out what these devices are all about.

Design & display

Starting with the design, since users loved the look of the ROG Phone 6 series, the company has kept the winning formula of the futuristic design. The vanilla model has a vertical RGB strip on the back that can light up in two different colors at once.

On the other hand, the Pro model gets a second display on the back that can be configured with multiple animations and can be used to show notifications or system metrics. The camera bump is slightly bigger than the last generation, however, it holds the same

The curved edges of the devices make them easy and more comfortable to hold. The right edge of the device houses the power button, the volume rocker, and a couple of Air Triggers on both ends.

Coming to the display, both the vanilla and Pro models get a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED panel with 165Hz refresh rate, 720Hz touch sampling rate, and an in-display fingerprint scanner for security. It offers 111% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, HDR10+ support, and comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

Specs

Under the hood, we get a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset on both devices. This chipset carries massive improvements in thermals and efficiency over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, however, Asus has gone the extra mile to ensure maximum cooling for maximum performance. With their 360 degrees of CPU cooling combined with a 30% larger vapor chamber, the thermals of the device remain under the throttling limit for up to 30 minutes.

For consistent performance above and beyond that point, Asus has unveiled an upgraded active cooling solution in the form of the AeroActive Cooler 6. Using the inbuilt passive cooling, the smartphone was able to achieve an average of 59.4 FPS on Genshin impact while keeping the back panel temperatures around 44.2 degrees celcius (30-minute session). On the other hand, with the Active Aero Cooler 6 attached, the device managed an average FPS of 59.7 FPS with average temperatures (back panel) of just 37.2 degrees (1-hour session).

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The vanilla ROG Phone 6 offers up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 521GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The ROG Phone 6 Pro on the other hand comes with 18GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The phone also packs dual front-facing speakers, triple microphones, Dirac Virtuo spatial audio, and a headphone jack. For battery, it gets a dual cell unit with a total capacity of 6000mAh paired with 65W fast charging.

There are two USB-C ports for charging and the side port even has support for USB-C to HDMI enabling users to play their mobile games on a bigger screen. It also has a 3.5mm jack for gamers who want zero latency audio. Last but not the least, the device operates on Android 12-based ROG UI and offers IPX4 water resistance.

Cameras

Coming to the optics, the smartphones feature a triple camera setup headlined by a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor. It is paired with a 13MP ultrawide lens and a 5MP macro camera. On the front, we get a 12MP Sony IMX663 sensor for selfies.

Accessories

Asus has launched a couple of accessories with the smartphone including the AeroActive Cooler 6 and the ROG Kunai 3 gamepad.

The AeroActive Cooler 6 is a snap-on style cooler for the back panel that helps in keeping the temperatures low. Other than that, it also has a couple of buttons and triggers on the back that helps it double as a dedicated controller.

The Kunai 3 on the other hand is a dedicated gamepad that can either be attached to the smartphone to turn it into a hand-held console or can also be used as a Bluetooth controlled for the phone or other devices.

Pricing & availability

The pricing of the ROG Phone 6 for various models, configurations, and regions is listed below:

Europe region

Asus ROG Phone 6 (12GB + 256GB) – €999/£899
Asus ROG Phone 6 (16GB + 256GB) – €1,149
Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro (18GB + 512GB) – €1,299/£1,099

India

Asus ROG Phone 6 (12GB + 256GB) – ₹71,999
Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro (18GB + 512GB) – ₹81,999

Both the vanilla and pro models will come in Black and White color variants in Europe, however, in India, the Pro model will only come in a White color option.

Here’s how to watch ASUS ROG Phone 6 gaming smartphone launch event live

Jeet — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 04:19:09 +0000

ASUS has a popular lineup of gaming smartphones in the form of the ASUS ROG Phone and the company is now gearing up to launch the next-generation flagship smartphone lineup in the market, dubbed ASUS ROG Phone 6.

The company has already confirmed that the upcoming gaming smartphones will be officially launched on 5th July for the global markets. It is expected to announce two smartphones — ASUS ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro.

The launch event for the ROG Phone 6 series will be live-streamed by the company on its official YouTube channel at 8:00 AM EST or 5:30 PM IST.

You can watch the launch event live by clicking here.

The ASUS ROG Phone 6 features a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display that offers a screen resolution of 165Hz with slim bezels on the sides. It also comes with an under-display fingerprint sensor for added security.

Under the hood, the device is confirmed to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor. The phone could come packed with up to 18GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, the ASUS ROG Phone 6 is expected to have a 64-megapixel primary camera sensor, coupled with an ultra-wide lens and a macro sensor. On the front side, the device is likely to have a 12-megapixel selfie snapper.

The smartphones will be running the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ROG UI custom interface on top. The devices are also expected to be the first in the lineup to have IPX4 splash resistance.

The ASUS ROG Phone 6 is expected to be powered by a 6,000mAh battery and come with support for 65W fast charging and could have two USB-C ports for charging.

Asus ROG Phone 6 series Roundup – Design, specs & more

Sudhanshu — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 15:33:09 +0000

Asus has confirmed that the ROG Phone 6 series will launch on July 5 in the global market. Like the ROG Phone 5 series, the upcoming series will also come in three variants – ROG Phone 6, ROG Phone 6 Pro, and the ROG Phone 6 ultimate.

So far, teasers and leaks have revealed the design along with almost all of the specifications of the smartphone. So here’s what we can expect from the July 5 launch event.

Design & display

Design-wise, the ROG Phone 6 series is expected to be quite similar to the previous year’s devices. However, leaked renders have revealed some minor changes to the back panel. Firstly, the device appears to house a more prominent camera module that houses three lenses and an LED Flash. The back panel also gets a second screen that is positioned vertically.

The right side of the smartphone will feature the power button, a volume rocker, and AirTriggers on both ends. On the left side, the devices will likely house a USB-C charging port and the SIM-trey. Coming to the bottom, the devices are expected to bring another USB-C port for charging, however, there is no confirmation if the devices will offer a 3.5mm audio jack.

On the front, the ROG Phone 6 is revealed to feature a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED panel with 165Hz refresh rate and an in-display fingerprint scanner for security. The renders of the vanilla model also reveal slim side bezels along with a noticeable chin and forehead.

Specs

Coming to the hardware under the hood, the devices are confirmed to have the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Recent Geekbench listings have revealed that the vanilla ROG Phone 6 and the ROG Phone 6 Ultimate offer almost identical performance, so the only difference between the base model, the Pro model, and the ultimate model will likely be the RAM and storage options along with some extra some additional sensors.

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The base variant is expected to offer up to 16GB of RAM while the Ultimate model will offer 18GB of RAM. The devices will also offer up to 512 GB of built-in storage. The devices will feature a 6,000mAh dual-cell battery with 65W fast charging support and will run on Android 12-based ROG UI out of the box. Lastly, the ROG Phone 6 series will be the first among gaming smartphones to offer IPX4 splash resistance.

Camera

For optics, the vanilla model is tipped to pack a triple camera setup on the rear consisting of a 64MP main camera accompanied by an ultra-wide camera and macro sensor. On the front, we will likely get a 12MP selfie snapper. The camera setup is expected to be the same across the entire lineup.

Accessories

A couple of recent leaks have surfaced showcasing the new snap-on cooler and a gamepad designed especially for the ROG Phone 6 series.

The gamepad will attach to both ends of the device transforming it into a hand-held console like the Nintendo Wii. It can also be used as a proper controller for the phone and other devices using the Bluetooth connectivity mode.

The snap-on cooler will likely be called the AeroActive Cooler 6. It is designed to help with reducing the overall running temperature of the smartphone during long gaming sessions by increasing the heat dissipation capability of the back panel.

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Asus ROG Phone 6 Launches Globally on July 5th

Leo Wong De Quan — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:29:19 +0000

A few weeks ago, Asus had teased that the brand’s upcoming ROG Phone 6 gaming smartphone series will be the world’s first gaming smartphones to feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 flagship SoC.

And today in June 2022, the company has confirmed that the ROG Phone 6 series global launch event will be held in Taiwan virtually on July 5th. The virtual launch event will be live-streamed online, and users can tune in to the launch at 8 pm Taipei Time (UTC +8) / 2 pm Berlin Time (UTC +2) / 8 am New York Time (UTC -8).

Source: Asus ROG Global

In the announcement posted on Twitter, the ROG Global account had also mentioned that besides launching the ROG Phone 6 series, the brand will also be announcing several new gaming accessories and a set of new gaming headphones from the company on June 7th, which is great news for those immersed in Asus’ Republic of Gamers ecosystem.

The Asus ROG Phone 6 series is the successor to last year’s ROG Phone 5 series, which consisted of 3 models in the lineup – the standard ROG Phone 5, the ROG Phone 5 Pro and the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate. All the 3 devices were powered by last year’s Snapdragon 888 SoC.

This year, Asus is also expected to launch the ROG Phone 6 series in 3 models as well which will be the standard ROG Phone 6, ROG Phone 6 Pro and ROG Phone 6 Ultimate, where all 3 devices will be powered by the same flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.

Source: Asus ROG Global

The reason why the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC is so highly anticipated is that compared to the original Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the new Snapdragon 8+ has both better performance and better power efficiency than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

By switching over from Samsung to TSMC, Qualcomm has improved CPU performance by 10% and GPU performance by 10% for the Snapdragon 8+. Qualcomm has even managed to improve power efficiency by up to 30% for the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, meaning that the chipset consumes less power overall, leading to improved thermals and improved battery life, in addition to the performance gains that the new chipset brings.

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Asus Teases China and Global Launch of ROG Phone 6 Powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Leo Wong De Quan — Sat, 21 May 2022 03:00:55 +0000

Following the launch of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 flagship SoC, Asus immediately took to social media to start their launch rollout for the annual refresh of their highly anticipated ROG gaming smartphone lineup.

And in 2022, the company is proud to announce that the ROG Phone 6 series will be coming to both the China market and global market as the world’s first 1st gaming smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1!

Source: ROG Global on Instagram

The first teaser comes from the official ROG Global Instagram account. In their latest Instagram post, the company officially confirms that the company’s next flagship lineup, the ROG Phone 6 series is due to launch soon in the global market, and ROG fans online seem to be very excited about the global launch. Asus ROG officially replied on Instagram that fans can stay tuned to the company’s announcement soon for the launch of the ROG Phone 6 lineup, the world’s 1st gaming phones powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

Official ROG account on Weibo

The second teaser comes from the company’s official Weibo social media account in China. In their latest Weibo post, ROG confirms that the ROG Phone 6 series will be launched as the Tencent variant in the Chinese market, which sports a different “Tencent Games” branding on the back and slightly different software from the global variant. Despite this, the ROG Phone 6 series Tencent variant will still feature the same Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 found on the global variant.

For those who are not familiar, the Asus ROG Phone series ever since 2019, was launched in two variants, a global variant for global markets and a Tencent variant in the Chinese market. This is because Asus stroke a deal with Tencent Games to use the company’s branding in China to increase marketability in the region. 2022 marks the fourth year of the Tencent Games and Asus ROG brand partnership in China with the upcoming launch of the ROG Phone 6.

Source: Realme

Currently, the only other confirmed Android flagship teased to feature the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition. But other Android manufacturer brands like Xiaomi, Motorola, iQOO and OnePlus have teased to feature the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset in their upcoming unannounced flagship devices.

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ASUS ROG Phone 6, ROG Phone 6 Pro appear in 2D renders; launch forthcoming

Pranav Sawant — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 11:16:34 +0000

In March 2021, ASUS unveiled the ROG Phone 5 series comprising of the ROG Phone 5, 5 Pro, and 5 Ultimate. Later in August, the company launched the updated version of the phones dubbed ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro. Now, ASUS seems to be gearing to launch this year’s gaming phones as new 2D renders(EqualLeaks) of the upcoming ASUS ROG Phone 6 and 6 Pro have arrived on the internet.

The ASUS ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro look quite similar to the ROG Phone 5 devices. However, there’s a marginal change in cameras, secondary display, and the back panel’s graphics. The ROG Phone 6 series would be sporting a slightly different camera design. It will be a horizontal camera island with a triple camera system on both the 6 and 6 Pro.

Interestingly, the secondary display on the ROG Phone 6 would be bigger in comparison to the ROG Phone 5’s POMOLED display. Again, this time around, the screen will be exactly vertical unlike the slanted screen on the ROG Phone 5. Interestingly, one of the ROG 6 phones has a larger display and different back graphics to that of the other one. There’s also the Republic of Gamers branding at the bottom.

Apart from this, there isn’t anything to learn from the renders. But we can expect the upcoming ROG Phones to launch in the coming months considering that the ROG Phone 5 debuted in March 2021.

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Specifications

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 series come with a 6.78-inch Samsung Super AMOLED display. It has a Full-HD+ resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and 300Hz touch sampling rate. The phones boast an in-display fingerprint scanner. The series has a 64MP + 13MP + 5MP triple camera system and a single camera at the front.

Inside, the ROG Phone 5, 5 Pro, and 5 Ultimate is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. The 5 and 5 Pro has up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB storage variants, while the 5 Ultimate also comes in an 18GB RAM option. The phones pack dual-battery support(3,000 + 3,000mAh) with a total cell capacity of 6,000mAh. The series supports 30W fast charging technology.