Overall Score
69.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#648)69.0
Performance(#677)70.8
Camera(#844)50.7
Display(#194)88.5
Battery(#624)67.5
Build(#2258)72.8
Comparisons Featuring Asus ROG Phone 5
Short Review
- The Asus ROG Phone 5 features a robust design with a glass front and back, utilizing Gorilla Glass Victus and Gorilla Glass 3, and an aluminum frame, weighing 238g.
- Its 6.78-inch AMOLED display boasts a resolution of 1080 x 2448 pixels, a 144Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support, providing vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, the phone delivers exceptional performance with an octa-core CPU and options for up to 16GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 64MP main sensor, a 13MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro lens, capable of recording video in 8K at 30fps.
- A large 6000mAh battery supports 65W fast charging, ensuring extended usage without frequent recharging.
- The device runs on Android 11, upgradeable to Android 13, with a customized ROG UI for enhanced gaming experiences.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
- The phone also features stereo speakers and a headphone jack, catering to audio enthusiasts.
- Special features include customizable RGB lighting and gaming-centric enhancements.
- Overall, the ROG Phone 5 is designed for gamers, combining high performance with a premium build and display.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, March 10
Announced2021, March 10
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.78"
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2448 pixels (~395 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate144Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 660
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 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/2.5, 27mm (wide), 0.9µm
Video Recording8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity6000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 70% in 30 min, 100% in 52 min10W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions172.8 x 77.3 x 10.3 mm (6.80 x 3.04 x 0.41 in)
Weight238 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPhantom Black, Storm White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 1400/150 Mbps, 5G 4 Gbps DL
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2, 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 (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13, ROG UI
OS VersionAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13, 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 JackYes