Smartphone brands have started sharing plans to upgrade their devices to Android 12. The latest OEM to join this bandwagon is ASUS. The Taiwanese PC maker has confirmed to update six of its handsets to the latest version of Android by the first half of 2022.

ASUS has stopped releasing budget and mid-range smartphones. Hence, right now, the company only sells high-end ZenFone models and ROG Phones. These devices are also limited to certain regions.

Unlike other OEMs, ASUS is still following the two Android update policy. Hence, the ZenFone 6 and the ROG Phone 2 will not be receiving the Android 12 update. Whereas, the newser 6 devices will get access to the fresh version of Android.

The company says (via XDA Developers) that the upcoming software update will also bring ZenUI-specific changes and its own battery as well as performance-related tweaks.

Having said that, the Android 12 stable rollout will begin in December 2021. The ZenFone 8 and the ZenFone 8 Flip will be the first to receive it, followed by ROG Phone 5 and ROG Phone 5S in Q1 2022. Finally, the ZenFone 7 and ROG Phone 3 will be updated sometime later in H1 2022.

ASUS Android 12 Stable Update Timeline

From December 2021

• ASUS ZenFone 8 Flip
• ASUS ZenFone 8

From Q1 2021

• ASUS ROG Phone 5S
• ASUS ROG Phone 5

From H1 2021

• ASUS ZenFone 7
• ASUS ROG Phone 3

What are your thoughts on ASUS’ Android 12 stable update schedule? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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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 recently confirmed that the Original ROG won’t get the Android 10 update. Being a flagship smartphone, it didn’t even get two Major Android upgrades. That said, the company has finally started recruiting Android 11 Beta testers for the third-gen ROG Phone 3 flagship.

In a tweet, Olivier of ASUS Zenfone Team France has shared the details of the Beta Testing. He says that the recruitment of Android 11 Beta Testers for ROG Phone 3 has officially started. Interested users can register by navigating to the following option:

• Settings->System->System Updates

Now, Click on the Parameters Dial and register for the Beta Program of Android 11. Don’t forget to specify the type of network as WiFi/Carrier Data according to your need. Usually, Beta builds come in big packages and hence, they might need more data.

Le recrutement des Bêta testeurs d'#Android11 pour le #ROGPhone3 a officiellement commencé !

RDV dans Paramètres / Système / Mises à jour du système et Cliquez sur la molette et ensuite "S'inscrire au programme de bêta-test" pic.twitter.com/c5z1aQHSnE

— Olivier VONGXAY (@OlivierVongxay) January 29, 2021

ASUS’s revamped ZenUI is closer to Stock Android than earlier versions. Hence, expect most of the goodies of Android 11 to make it to the UI. That is, Android 11 features like chat bubbles(conversations), media controls, improved permission management, and organized notifications.

ASUS, even though began the first Beta testing(with Zenfone 6) of the Android 11 way before its announcement, the stable update rolled out just a month ago. And with ROG Phone 3, which launched back in July 2020, ASUS is just getting started with the Beta update.

Back in March 2020, the ROG Phone 2 got the Android 10 stable months after its arrival. Hence, going by the past records of ASUS, we can expect the ROG Phone 3 to get the stable update to arrive in a couple of months.

Meanwhile, ASUS is gearing up to launch the successor of the ROG Phone 3, the ROG Phone 5(Tentative) early in 2021.

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It was a rough year for smartphone manufacturers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, the premium smartphones from these companies still managed to attract many takers. Apple launched iPhone 12, OnePlus introduced the OnePlus 8 and 8T series, meanwhile, Samsung unveiled Galaxy S20 and Note 20. Several Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi, Realme, Oppo, and Vivo attracted a good volume of sales.

We have concluded a list of the Best flagship smartphones of 2020 in India.

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Best flagship smartphones in India

Apple iPhone 12

The Cupertino giant unveiled the iPhone 12 featuring Apple A14 Bionic SoC carrying Hexa-Core CPU and quad-core GPU.  The smartphone features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 1170 x 2532 pixels resolution. Apple iPhone 12 is available in three different storage options including 4GB + 64GB, 4GB RAM + 128GB and 4GB + 256GB storage. It carries a dual-rear camera consisting of 12MP + 12MP sensors and a 12MP front camera. There’s a 2815 mAh battery supporting 20W fast charging.

Price: Rs 76,900

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Xiaomi Mi 10

Xiaomi Mi 10 was launched in February featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and Adreno 650 GPU.  It comes with a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display featuring 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. It comes in three different storage options of 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB. The smartphone comes with a 108MP quad-rear camera, a 13MP ultrawide sensor, a 2MP macro lens and 2MP depth sensor. Xiaomi Mi 10 carries a 4780 mAh battery with 30W fast charging and 30W fast wireless charging.

Price: 44,999

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OnePlus 8 Pro

OnePlus 8 Pro is the flagship device featuring a 6.78-inch Fluid AMOLED display while carrying 1440 x 3168 pixels resolution. Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC is present on board with 8/12 GB RAM and 128/256GB storage options. The smartphone carries a quad-rear camera module consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, another 48MP telephoto lens, an 8MP telephoto lens and a 5MP colour filter camera. A 16MP camera is present on the front for selfies. It packs a 4510 mAh battery with 30W fast charging and 30W fast wireless charging.

Price: Rs 54,999

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Oppo Find X2

Oppo Find X2 was launched globally in march with Snapdragon 865 SoC and Adreno 650 GPU. It features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display featuring 1440 x 3168 pixels. The smartphone is available in three different storage options of 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB internal storage. In-camera department, the phone comprises 48MP primary sensor, a 13MP telephoto and a 12MP ultrawide sensor. A 32MP selfie camera sits on the front side for selfies. The battery carries a 4200 mAh battery with 65W charging.

Price: Rs 64,990

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Samsung Galaxy S20+

The Korean giant unveiled Galaxy S20+ smartphone in March as a successor to the Galaxy S10. The device features a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display carrying 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution. The global version comes with Exynos 990 and the Chinese, the US and Korean version feature Snapdragon 865. In the camera department, a 12MP primary sensor, a 64MP telephoto lens and a 12MP ultrawide sensor are present on the rear side. Meanwhile, a 10MP single sensor resides on the front.

Price: Rs 69,950

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ROG Phone 3

Asus ROG Phone 3 is the third iteration of the gaming smartphone from Asus. It features an advanced multi-level processor cooling system, Snapdragon 865+ SoC and 12GB RAM. To handle gaming graphics, the smartphone carries a 6.59-inch AMOLED display featuring a 144Hz refresh rate. The display carries a 6000 mAh battery with 30W fast charging. Asus ROG Phone 3 comes with different storage and RAM variants – 128GB + 8GB RAM, 128GB + 12GB RAM, 256GB + 12GB RAM, 512GB + 12GB RAM, and 512GB + 16GB RAM.

Price: 47,999

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It is quite a difficult job to choose the best flagship device. But, we have eased the operation for you and filtered the best flagships of 2020. We hope you’re loving our best smartphone guides. Don’t forget to share with your near and dear ones. stay connected with us for more!

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After three months of releasing the first Android 11 beta Build, Asus has finally started rolling out the stable update for the Asus Zenfone 6. The new update brings a revamped ZenUI along with other Android 11 goodies.

As reported by XDADevelopers, the stable Android 11 update with firmware version ZenFone 6_ZS630KL_TW_18.0610.2011.107 is rolling out. In this, the Model number and ‘TW’ indicates that it’s currently for Taiwan(home country). The update, apart from upgrading the OS from the old Android 10, brings changes like removing Avast Scan Engine, ZenUI interface, full-screen gestures, and more.

You can  take a look at the entire changelog here below:

• Upgrade the system to Android 11
• Back up your data before upgrading, and if you want to go back from Android 11 to Android 10, you can do so using an official package, but all your data will be purged.
• Some third-party software is not yet compatible with Android 11
• Remove private listening, ZenUI Help with one-handed mode.
• The power man function is integrated into the battery settings. Remove the Avast scan engine.
• The desktop removes options such as smart classification, alignment icons, icon suits, and more. Tap the screen space to spread the application icon.
• Import the new ZenUI interface design
• Adjust the quick set-up panel interface and support media control. Remove multi-window portals and add proximity sharing options (manually added)
• The Wi-Fi Auto-Download and Install setting for system updates is turned on by default
• Third-party desktop support uses full-screen gestures

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Previously, Asus began the recruitment for Zenfone 6’s Beta Testing way before the Android 11’s official announcement. However, the first beta came a week later from September 9 when Google released the first Android 11 stable update.

The ZenTalk forum post says it’s seeding to a limited number of users(as of now) and it’s probably to ensure the build doesn’t have crazy bugs. Nevertheless, the update is here and is likely to expand to other regions in the near future.

Although Asus hasn’t voiced a definite rollout schedule, going by the chronology, the Zenfone 7 and event the ROG Phone 3 should get it soon now.

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In July, ASUS ROG Phone 3 was made official in various markets including India. The company is selling three variants of the phone with a starting price of Rs 49,999. During the ongoing “Flipkart BIG DIWALI SALE” that begins from today, the ROG Phone 3 can be availed with a price cut of Rs 3,000 (~$40).

The ROG Phone 3 is available in the country in three choice such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for Rs 49,999, and 12 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for Rs 52,999 (~$711), and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for Rs 57,999 (~$778). After a price cut of Rs 3,000, these three variants are now priced at Rs 46,999 (~$631), Rs 49,999 (~$671), and Rs 54,999 (~$738), respectively. The offer is valid till Nov. 4 on Flipkart.

Buyers who are looking forward to purchasing the ROG Phone 3 can opt for 3 months, 6 months, or 9 months no-cost EMI plans through Bajaj FinServ and credit/debit cards of all the banks that have partnered with the retailer site. Furthermore, users can benefit from a 10 percent instant discount of up to Rs 1,500 through credit/debit cards from Axis Bank during the ongoing sale on Flipkart.

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ASUS ROG Phone 3 Specifications

The ROG Phone 3 has a 6.59-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with support for 144Hz refresh rate support and a 270Hz touch sampling rate. The Android 10 OS along with ROG UI comes preinstalled on the gaming smartphone. The Snapdragon 865 Plus powers the device. The SoC is accompanied by LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The triple camera system of the ROG Phone 3 includes a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 main camera, a superwide lens of 13-megpaixel, and a 5-megapixel lens for macro shots. It has a frontal shooter of 24-megapixel. The massive 6,000mAh battery of the ROG Phone 3 comes with support for 30W rapid charging.

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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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On July 22, ASUS announced the ROG Phone 3 gaming smartphone in India. The phone was made available in two variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Today, the Taiwanese firm announced a new model of the ROG Phone 3 that features 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

The 12 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant has arrived with a price tag of Rs 52,999 (~$723). The new variant will be up for purchase through from Oct. 16 through Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale. The existing 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants are priced at Rs 49,999 (~$682) and Rs 57,999 (~$792), respectively.

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ASUS ROG Phone 3 specifications and features

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 sports a 6.59-inch IPS LCD panel that offers full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The 144Hz screen is integrated with a fingerprint scanner and it comes with Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

The ROG Phone 3 is one of the few smartphones available in the market that ships with the advanced 3.1GHz Snapdragon 865+ mobile platform. The device comes with LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The device is flanked with two USB-C ports and DTS X: stereo speakers with two dedicated amplifiers.

The ASUS gaming phone is backed by a massive 6,000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. For shooting selfies, the smartphone possesses a 24-megapixel front camera. Its rear is fitted with a triple camera system that includes a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 5-megapixel macro shooter. It lacks support for a 3.5mm audio jack and external storage.

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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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Three flagship gaming phones made their debut in the same month. And two of them went official on the same day: Asus ROG Phone 3 and Lenovo Legion Duel (the latter is the very first gaming phone by Lenovo). A few days after, Nubia unveiled its new gaming device: the Red Magic 5S, which is an upgraded version of the Red Magic 5G released earlier this year in the global market. Is the Red Magic 5S at the same level as the most awaited gaming phones of the month or you would better consider the Asus and Lenovo solutions? This comparison between their specifications will clear your ideas in regards.

Nubia Red Magic 5S vs Asus ROG Phone 3 vs Lenovo Legion Duel

Design

Nubia Red Magic 5S, Asus ROG Phone 3, and Lenovo Legion Duel are real gaming phone, so they come with a gaming-centric design. But you still get premium materials, including a glass back and an aluminum frame. The most interesting is the Lenovo Legion Duel because it was designed with landscape usage in mind. It sports a side-mounted pop-up camera for live streams and you can hold it while playing games without touching the rear cameras as they are placed at the center of the phone. Thanks to a secondary USB-C port placed at the side, you can even charge the phone while playing without touching the cable.

Display

These three phones offer the best displays you can get for gaming since they have the highest refresh rate even seen on a phone: 144 Hz. Among these devices, Asus ROG Phone 3 is the one which stands out due to its full DCI-P3 coverage, HDR10+ certification and a very high brightness. Its AMOLED panel should offer a better overall quality compared to its two rivals. Right after, there should be Lenovo Legion Duel with its 144 Hz and HDR10+ AMOLED panel. In each case, you also get stereo speakers and capacitive triggers.

Specs & Software

Asus ROG Phone 3 and Lenovo Legion Duel come with a stronger hardware since they are equipped with a better processor: the Snapdragon 865+ found on these two devices offers up to 10% performance boost compared to the Snapdragon 865 found on the Red Magic 5S. On the other hand, Nubia Red Magic 5S has a more advanced cooling system including silver cooling and a physical cooling fan running at 15,000 rpm. This should be enough to guarantee great results in long gaming sessions. Naturally, Android 10 is installed out of the box.

Camera

None of these devices is a real camera phone, but the most advanced camera setup belongs to the Asus ROG Phone 3 which sports a main 64 MP sensor, a 13 MP ultrawide camera and a 5 MP macro lens, as well as a good 24 MP selfie camera. Lenovo Legion Duel lacks the macro camera, but we believe it will click better photos (especially better selfies) than Nubia Red Magic 5S.

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Battery

With its amazing 6000 mAh battery, the Asus ROG Phone 3 naturally lasts more on a single charge. The silver medal goes to the Lenovo Legion Duel with its 5000 mAh battery, and it also gets the first place when it comes to charging, thanks to its 90W fast charging technology.

Price

Asus ROG Phone 3 has a starting price of €899 in the global market, while we still do not know the global prices of the Lenovo Legion Duel and the Nubia Red Magic 5S. We know that they start at €425/$500 and €460/$541 in China, respectively. Our verdict goes in favor of the ROG Phone 3 due to its big battery and the support for more external accessories. But if you are a live streamer and you want a more comfortable gaming experience, then Lenovo Legion Duel may be a better option for you.

Nubia Red Magic 5S vs 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

Nubia Red Magic 5S

PRO

• Affordable
• Great cooling system
• Great air triggers

CONS

• Inferior chipset

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Last week, two flagship gaming smartphones were announced. The first is the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel which is the manufacturer’s first gaming phone, and the other is the ROG Phone 3, ASUS‘ third gaming phone.

Both phones are powerful devices: featuring Qualcomm’s flagship chipset – the  Snapdragon 865 Plus processor and packing up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. They also have pretty cool features to make mobile gaming more enjoyable such as 144Hz refresh rates, stereo speakers, and trigger buttons.

For this week’s poll, we want to know which of the two phones you prefer.

Just as the title says – Choose your fighter. Is it the new player in the gaming smartphone scene, the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel? Or is it the ASUS ROG Phone 3, the successor to the former champion? Please take the poll below and let us know. Also, do share in the comment box below why you prefer one over the other.

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The ROG Phone 3 launched a few days ago as one of the most powerful Android smartphones ever released. Early reviews of the phone have called it insanely fast, thanks to its Snapdragon 865 Plus processor and its 144Hz refresh rate. It has now been revealed that the ROG Phone 3 has a hidden 160Hz refresh rate mode.

The discovery was made by XDA-Developers Editor-in-Chief, Mishaal Rahman, and he also found a way to activate it. According to a published post on the discovered feature, he found references to the high refresh rate mode in the settings app when trying to find out how the phone switches between refresh rates.

He eventually found a debug command that allows the option to set the refresh rate to 160Hz appear in the settings menu. You can check the source article for the procedure which involves setting up ADB on your PC. When done, the 160Hz refresh rate option should be available for you to choose under display settings.

To find out if it worked, you can test the refresh rate by downloading the Fluid Simulation app and proceed to set the refresh rate inside the app’s settings to 160Hz.

It appears that ASUS probably wasn’t done testing the feature which is why it was hidden. Hopefully, a future update will unlock the feature for all users without the need to go through the ADB process.

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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 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.

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.

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.

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The ROG Phone 3 will be unveiled tomorrow and just like its predecessors, it will have a variety of accessories that bring extra features to the device. Ahead of the launch, some of these accessories have leaked courtesy of PriceBaba, and they show ASUS has redesigned them. In addition, ASUS has also confirmed the battery capacity of the phone on its Weibo account.

ROG Phone 3 Accessories

The ROG Phone 3 will come with a redesigned version of the Kunai Gamepad. The joysticks have a slightly different look but retain the indentations for the thumbs. ASUS has also moved the right joystick to the bottom while the action buttons are now above it. The Kunai Gamepad also gets some new buttons on each side such as the Home, Select, and Start buttons.

Another accessory that leaked is the Lighting Armor Case. This too has a new design and appears to feature an AniMe Matrix Display similar to the one found on the Zephrus G14.

There is also the TwinDock which looks the same but there is a possibility that the display now has a 144Hz refresh rate to match that of the phone. The aero-active cooler has also been slightly redesigned but it still has the LED ROG logo along with an audio jack and USB-C port at the bottom.

6000mAh Battery

ASUS has also confirmed that the flagship gaming phone packs a 6000mAh battery, the same capacity as that of its predecessor.

The ROG Phone 3 launches tomorrow as one of the first phones to be powered by the Snapdragon 865 Plus. Lenovo will also announce its Legion Gaming Smartphone tomorrow too which is also powered by the same chipset.

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The ASUS ROG Phone 2 from last year will be succeeded by the ROG Phone 3 on July 22. The images and specifications of the device have already emerged in the database of China’s TENAA authority. A leaked render of the device that appeared earlier this week could only reveal its design from one side. Popular tipster Evan Blass has shared a press render of the ROG Phone 3. The render reveals that the overall appearance of the ROG Phone 3 is not too different from its predecessor model. However, it does come with some refinements.

As can be seen in the render, the edges of the ROG Phone 3 are not as sharp as it was on the ROG Phone 2. The front side of the gaming phone has a notch-less display. The slightly thick top and bottom bezels still house the dual front-firing speakers. The predecessor model had color accents at the front speakers. These are not found on the ROG Phone 3.

The right edge of the ROG phone 3 has a pair of buttons and a USB-C port can be seen on its left edge. Instead of a dual-camera setup, the ROG Phone 3 has three rear-facing cameras.  The centrally positioned LED-lit logo is still present on the backside of the device. The leaked press render matches with the live shot of the phone that had surfaced last month.

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ASUS ROG Phone 3 Specifications

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 has a 6.59-inch AMOLED display that supports Full HD+ resolution. It is expected to arrive with support for up to 144Hz refresh. It will be fueled by Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC, up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 512 GB of UFS 3.0 storage, and 6,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. It has a 13-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel primary shooter on the rear. The ROG UI based Android 10 OS will come preinstalled on the smartphone.

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The global launch of the ASUS ROG Phone 3 will be held on July 22. It was recently revealed that the smartphone will go official in China on July 23. Ahead of the China launch, the handset is now listed on JD.com for reservations.

The JD listing of the phone allows customers who are interested in the phone to register for it. The phone will go official at 7:30 PM (local time) in China on July 23. It will be debuting as one of the first smartphones fueled by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform.

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ASUS ROG Phone 3 Specifications (Rumored)

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 will be arriving 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. The 3.09GHz Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC on the ROG Phone 3 will be coupled by up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM.

The ROG Phone 3 gaming smartphone is expected to offer users with up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The ROG UI based Android 10 OS will run on the ROG Phone 3. Shown above is a leaked render showcases its design. The image reveals that the device has an additional side-facing USB-C port for attaching accessories and conveniently charging the phone while gaming.

The ROG Phone 3 has a front camera of 13-megapixel. The backside of the ASUS gaming phone has a triple camera unit that includes a 64-megapixel main camera. It houses a 6,000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. It will also have an in-screen fingerprint reader. At present, there is no word on its pricing.

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The ASUS ROG Phone 3 will be one of the first phones powered by the new Snapdragon 865 Plus Mobile Platform. The device has already gotten a global release date that is July 22.

Now, it has been announced that the China launch will be on July 23. The launch will begin at 7 PM China time and should be livestreamed.

The ROG Phone 3 will not only come with Qualcomm’s most powerful chipset but also have a 6.59-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 144Hz high refresh rate, 64MP triple rear camera setup, a 13MP selfie camera 6000mAh battery, support for 30W fast charging, up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512GB of FS 3.0 storage. It will also run Android 10 out of the box. ASUS is also expected to launch a bunch of accessories for the phone.

It has also been reported that the Zenfone 6 will be getting two successors called the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro. The phones will keep the flip camera design but come with more sensors.

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Asus has remained dormant in the first half of 2020 in terms of smartphone launches. But not anymore as the company has scheduled to unveil the much-anticipated ROG Phone 3 on July 22 in most countries including India at the same time. Most of the specs of this handset have leaked over the past few weeks. Now, the device also receives NCC certification in its home country Taiwan.

The NCC certification bureau of Taiwan reveals the model number of Asus ROG Phone 3 to be ASUS_I003D. It also mentions the handset to arrive with an A299-200150U-US 30W fast charger. Further, it also exposes the phone’s battery capacity to be 6,000 mAh, in addition to its 512GB internal storage.

According to previous leaks and certifications, the upcoming ROG Phone 3 will be powered by the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus paired with up to 16GB RAM. On the front, it will sport a  6.59-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate with in-screen fingerprint sensor and a 13MP selfie camera above it.

On the back, it will house a 64MP triple camera setup with support for up to 8x zoom from one of those sensors. Last but not least, it will run Android 10 out of the box and will compete with Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone, which will be also launching on the same day as this device.

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ASUS will be launching the ROG Phone 3 gaming smartphone in multiple markets on July 22. Various reports have revealed that it could be the first phone fueled by the Snapdragon 865 Plus mobile platform, an improved version of the SD865 that powered most of the Android flagships this year. Earlier today, an AnTuTu listing of the upcoming Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone had surfaced to confirm that it is equipped with Snapdragon 865+. However, the Chinese firm is still mum on its launch date. A few hours ago, ASUS seemingly shared a teaser of the ROG Phone 3 that almost revealed the presence of Snapdragon 865+. While the tweet has been taken down, the Tech Elucidations Facebook page seems to have shared the same teaser.

The 10-second clip states that the ASUS ROG Phone 3 will be the most powerful gaming phone. A closer look at the chip’s image reveals ‘865+’ mentioned on it.

The Snapdragon 865+ is expected to higher CPU and GPU clocking speeds than the SD865 chip. It is known through Legion gaming phone’s AnTuTu listing that it has one 3.09GHz Kryo 585 Prime CPU, three 2.42GHz Kryo 585 Gold, and four 1.8GHz Kryo 585 Silver CPU. The SoC also includes Adreno 650 graphics. There is a possibility that the ROG Phone 3 launch event may feature a soft unveiling of the SD865+ SoC.

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ASUS ROG Phone 3 specifications

Recent reports have revealed that the ROG Phone 3 has a Full HD+ 6.59-inch AMOLED display with support for 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The screen may support up to 144Hz refresh rate and it could be embedded with a fingerprint reader. It may arrive with up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of native storage. The Android 10 OS along with ROG UI will run on the device. It has a front camera of 13-megapixel and a 64-megapixel triple camera system on its back. It could be coming with 30W rapid charging support for its 6,000mAh battery.

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Last month, ASUS confirmed that it will be launching the ROG Phone 3 gaming smartphone in July. The exact launch date was not revealed. Fresh information reveals that the Taiwanese company sent out invites for the ROG Phone 3 launch event that will be held on July 22.

The ‘ROG 2020 Game Changer’ launch event for the ASUS ROG Phone 3 will be held at three places such as Taiwan, Milan (Italy) and New York (USA). The online-only unveil event will kick at 11 PM in Taiwan, at 5 PM local time in Italy, and at 11 AM in the U.S. As the company revealed in June, the ROG Phone 3 will be arriving with gaming optimizations from Tencent in China.

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Recently, the handset had surfaced on TENAA with all its specifications and images. The smartphone is believed to debut as one of the first smartphones fueled by the Snapdragon 865+ mobile platform.

The ROG Phone 3’s TENAA appearance revealed that it has a 6.59-inch AMOLED display that produces Full HD+ resolution. It is likely to arrive with support for up to 144Hz refresh rate. The display of the ROG Phone 3 could be integrated with a fingerprint sensor.

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 features a front camera of 13-megapixel. The rear side of the phone has a 64-megapixel triple camera unit. The SD865+ SoC could be coupled with up to 16 GB of RAM. It may offer users with up to 512 GB of built-in storage. The ROG UI based Android 10 OS will run on the device. The phone houses a 5,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support.

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In July, ASUS will be announcing the ROG Phone 3 gaming smartphone. The handset has already been spotted at multiple certification platforms such as Wi-Fi Alliance and TENAA. It has also appeared on Geekbench benchmarking site. Today, the smartphone bagged yet another important certification from Bluetooth SIG authority.

The Bluetooth SIG has approved I003D and I003DD models of the ROG Phone 3. The listing confirms the support for Bluetooth 5.1 and Bluetooth 5.2 on the device.

In May, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 768G as an enhanced version of last year’s Snapdragon 765G SoC. The new SoC came with support for Bluetooth 5.2. Rumors are rife that the enhanced version of the Snapdragon 865 will debut next month. It remains to be seen whether the SoC will be called Snapdragon 865 Plus or Snapdragon 868. The new chipset is expected is likely to arrive with Bluetooth 5.2 support. Probably, the ASUS ROG Phone 3 could be the first phone to feature the Snapdragon 865+ SoC.

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ASUS ROG Phone 3 specifications

The TENAA appearance of the ASUS ROG Phone 3 revealed that it will be sporting a 6.59-inch notch-less AMOLED screen with support for Full HD+ resolution. The device is likely to offer users up to 16 GB of RAM and an internal storage of up to 512 GB. The AnTuTu listing of the phone revealed that it has LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage.

The rated battery of 5,800mAh capacity powers the device. It may support 30W rapid charging. The device has a 64-megapixel triple camera system on its back, and it has a front camera of 13-megapixel. The ROG Phone 3 will be rivaling with the Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone that is also scheduled to debut in the coming month.

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The ASUS ROG Phone 3 recently appeared on TENAA with its entire specifications and images. Rumors surrounding it have claimed that the Taiwanese manufacturer may announce it in July. Today, the company released an official confirmation on Weibo that the ROG Phone 3 will go official next month.

The predecessor ASUS ROG Phone 2 smartphone was made official on July 22. While the company has confirmed the July launch for the ROG Phone 3, the exact launch date remains under wraps for now. The handset will be rivaling with the Lenovo’s Legion gaming phone that is also set to debut next month. The Chinese firm is yet to confirm its launch date.

Like the predecessor, the ROG Phone 3 will arrive with gaming optimizations from Tencent in China. The Chinese firm will focus on improving the hardware performance of the device for gaming content.

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ASUS ROG Phone 3 specifications

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 has an AMOLED display of 6.59 inches. It produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The display may support up to 144Hz refresh rate and it is integrated with a fingerprint sensor. The Android 10 OS along with the latest edition of ROG UI will run on the device.

It could be the first phone to arrive with a rumored Snapdragon 865+ mobile platform. It may come in RAM variants like 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB and storage editions such as 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. The device houses a 6,000mA battery and it is likely to support 30W fast charging. For selfies, it has a 13-megapixel front camera and there is a rear-facing triple camera system that is pioneered by a 64-megapixel lens.

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ASUS ROG Phone 3 with model number ASUS_I003DD had appeared at the database of China’s TENAA telecom authority with minimal specs. The listing is now updated with its entire specifications. Moreover, the smartphone has been benchmarked on AnTuTu with an impressive score. The Taiwanese company is still silent on the launch date of the ROG Phone 3. These listings are a good hint that it may either launch by the end of this month or early July. Also, these listings suggest that it could be equipped with Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC.

ASUS ROG Phone 3 specifications

The TENAA listing reveals that the ROG Phone 3 measures 171 x 78 x 9.85mm and it weighs 240 grams. Only Bright Black color variant is listed on TENAA. Hence, it is unclear whether it will be available in other color options. The device houses a notch-less 6.59-inch AMOLED display that offers 1080 x 2340 pixels Full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The rated capacity of its battery is 5,800mAh battery. Past reports have revealed that the phone may ship with a 30W fast charger.

The ROG Phone 3 is powered by a flagship chipset that clocks at 3.091GHz. This clocking speed is faster than that of the 2.85GHz clocking speeds of Snapdragon 865. The increased processing speeds spotted even on AnTuTu listing on the phone indicates it could be fueled by the unannounced Snapdragon 865+ SoC. The variant of the ROG Phone 3 that appeared on AnTuTu has 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of native storage. The phone is loaded with Android 10 OS. The handset recorded a marvelous benchmarking score of 646,310 on AnTuTu. The benchmarking platform speculates that the ROG Phone 3’s screen supports up to 144Hz refresh rate.

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The ROG Phone 3 has 8 GB, 12 GB and 16 GB RAM variants, reveals TENAA listing. Its storage variants are 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. It lacks a microSD card slot. The TENAA images of the phone show that the design of the ROG Phone 3 is almost identical to the predecessor i.e. the ROG Phone 2. The inclusion of an additional rear camera brings slight design changes and at the front, it features dual front-firing speakers.

It has a front camera of 13-megapixel. On it back is a horizontally aligned triple camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel main camera. The other features of the phone include iris recognition and under-display fingerprint scanner.

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Recent reports have revealed that ASUS is working on the launch of the ROG Phone 3 gaming-focused flagship phone. It is expected to break cover in the ongoing quarter of the year. Last month, the 8 GB RAM variant of the ROG Phone 3 had appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking platform. Today, a higher RAM edition of the same phone has appeared on the same benchmarking site.

The 8 GB RAM variant of the ROG Phone 3 was spotted with model number ASUS_I003DD model number on Geekbench 5. The 12 GB variant of the same phone seems to have appeared as ASUS_I003D. Like 8 GB edition, the higher RAM version is seemingly powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC. The smartphone is loaded with Android 10 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests, the ROG Phone 3 has scored 910 and 3229, respectively.

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Last month, the ROG Phone 3 was spotted at the database of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The listing had revealed the support for features like Android 10 OS, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast.

The ASUS ROG Phone 2 that debuted in July 2019 had arrived in 8 GB RAM and 12 GB RAM editions. It was made available in options like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 1 TB storage. There is a possibility that the ROG Phone 3 could be also available in multiple variants. Like its predecessor, the ROG Phone 3 may break cover in July.

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Asus has yet to launch its flagship smartphone for 2020. The company had initially launched its ROG lineup of gaming smartphone back in 2018 and had released a second iteration in 2019. Now, the Asus ROG Phone 3 might be in the works as a report reveals a possible sighting on Wi-Fi Alliance and Geekbench database.

Looking at the previous launch dates, the Asus ROG Phone 3 is expected to arrive in the second half of 2020. So far, Asus had yet to reveal any official details regarding its upcoming flagship entry. Although, a new sighting suggests that the device is already being developed and tested. A new Geekbench listing for an Asus smartphone was found online recently.

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The listing reveals the scores and model number of the unknown handset. It carries the number I003DD, which is quite similar to the ROG Phone 2‘s I001D. Thus, it is likely that the Geekbench scores are for the ROG Phone 3. Other details that have been discerned include Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 SoC, Android 10 OS and 8GB of RAM. The Asus flagship scored 902 points in single core test and 3,074 points in the multi core test.

Another indication of the Asus ROG Phone 3’s imminent launch, is the possible WiFi Alliance listing. This reveals that the device features Qualcomm’s QCA6390 chipset, 2×2 dual-band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi Direct, and Miracast support as well. The smartphone is seen here also carries the model number I003DD from Asus and only strengthens the belief that the ROG Phone 3 could arrive soon.

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According to a new report, the third quarter is going to be a launch period for Asus. In Q3 of 2020, the ROG Gaming Phone 3 is expected to launch, which has also been speculated to feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 865 SoC series.

As it stands right now, mobile gaming is cemented as one of the fastest growing industries within the smartphone world. OEMs have started offering special gaming lineups. One of the most recognizable if the ROG (Republic of Gaming) sub brand by Asus. Although the gaming smartphone lineup from Asus is seeing impressive growth and popularity, its overall smartphone operations have been taking a hit.

Previous reports have estimated that the company’s smartphone business has lost about a $10 billion NT or roughly 333 million US Dollars. The losses have caused the company to go through internal restructuring. This has led to a particular press conference being held, in which the company announced two new products like the ZenPhone 7 and ROG Phone 3.

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This arrives just prior to Qualcomm’s 5G conference, but both smartphones are likely to feature the chipmaker giant’s Snapdragon 865 5G SoC. However, due to the ongoing Coronavirus epidemic, the launch of these handsets have been postponed to the third quarter of 2020.

Notably, this is the same time frame in which the Snapdragon 865 Plus will be launched. For those unaware, the Plus variants are merely a slightly better performing and overclocked version of the base. Hence, making it better suited for gaming. Thus, the Snapdragon 865 Plus may be the right choice for Asus ROG Phone 3.

The device will also be one of the first devices to feature the new flagship processor if it does ship with the higher clocked variant. It is still speculation on our end, but since the ROG Phone 2 feature the Snapdragon 855 Plus, the possibility is still there. So stay tuned for more updates.

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Last year, Google had announced its own take on the gaming world with the Stadia, an online game streaming service. Although, as hyped as the service was, the lack of many features and an unsteady launch had Stadia receive a lot of criticism. But, Google is still holding strong with constant updates and fixes and is adding more smartphones in its compatibility list, one of which is expected to be the Asus ROG Phone 3.

When Google had initially launched the Stadia platform, which was envisioned to be a cross electronic device service, it only supported the Pixel smartphones. However, since then the tech giant has announced more compatible handsets. One of the latest inclusions is with Asus’ gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 3. The Republic of Gaming device is dedicated to mobile gaming, so it makes sense that both Asus and Google are collaborating to preload the smartphone with Stadia.

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While the online game streaming service from Google is paid, a free tier is expected to be launched within the next few months. The move alongside the growing smartphone compatibility list arrives to make the service better compete with its upcoming rivals. Microsoft with its xCloud, Sony with the PlayStation Now and the one that threatens Google the most, GeForce Now from Nvidia, which is officially out of beta.

With so many upcoming services, Google will have to make its online gaming platform a lot more accessible and bring in many game developers as well. Unfortunately, it is unknown when Asus ROG Phone 3 will launch, the gaming smartphone is expected to arrive before the end of 2020. Notably, ROG Phone II already supports Google’s Stadia, although it does not arrive with the service preloaded.

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