Overall Score
69.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#625)69.1
Performance(#1026)70.8
Camera(#854)50.7
Display(#475)88.5
Battery(#603)68.0
Build(#2371)72.8
Comparisons Featuring Asus ROG Phone 3
Short Review
- The Asus ROG Phone 3 features a robust design with a glass front and back, reinforced by Gorilla Glass 6 and 3, and an aluminum frame, weighing 240g.
- Its 6.59-inch AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, a 144Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support, providing vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G+ chipset, it delivers exceptional performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 650 GPU, available with up to 16GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, a 13 MP ultrawide, and a 5 MP macro lens, capable of recording videos in 8K at 30fps.
- The 6000mAh battery ensures extended usage with 30W wired charging, though it lacks wireless charging.
- Running on Android 10 with ROG UI, it is upgradable to Android 12, offering a tailored gaming experience.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC.
- The device also features stereo speakers for enhanced audio quality.
- Notably, it lacks a headphone jack, which may be a consideration for some users.
- Overall, the Asus ROG Phone 3 is designed for gamers, combining high-end specifications with features tailored for an immersive experience.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, July 22
Announced2020, July 22
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.59"
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 650 nits (typ)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~391 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate144Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.10 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 650
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera64 MP
Main Camera Details64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.4, 11mm, 125˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.0, (macro)
Front Camera24 MP
Front Camera Details24 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 0.9µm
Video Recording8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity6000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details30W wired, PD3.0, QC410W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions171 x 78 x 9.9 mm (6.73 x 3.07 x 0.39 in)
Weight240 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack Glare
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G 4.4 Gbps DL
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 12, ROG UI
OS VersionAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 12, ROG UI
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with DTS:X stereo speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers)
Audio JackNo