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Released: 2021, March 10

Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate

Overall Score

74.5

Category Breakdown

Overall(#556)74.5
Performance(#168)96.4
Camera(#954)71.3
Display(#408)95.3
Battery(#930)37.7
Build(#733)81.0
Connectivity(#44)89.8
Audio(#9)99.8

Comparisons Featuring Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate

Short Review

  • The Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate features a robust design with Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and Gorilla Glass 3 on the back, housed in an aluminum frame, weighing 238g.
  • Its 6.78-inch AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2448 pixels, supporting a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10+, providing vibrant colors and smooth visuals.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and 18GB of RAM, this phone delivers exceptional performance for gaming and multitasking.
  • The camera system includes a 64 MP primary sensor, a 13 MP ultrawide, and a 5 MP macro lens, capable of recording video in 8K at 30fps.
  • The 6000mAh battery supports 65W fast charging, ensuring long usage times with quick recharge capabilities.
  • Running on Android 11 with ROG UI, it is upgradable to Android 13, offering a tailored gaming experience.
  • Special features include stereo speakers and a headphone jack, enhancing audio quality for gaming and media consumption.
  • Connectivity options are extensive, including 5G, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
  • The phone's dimensions are 172.8 x 77.3 x 10.3 mm, providing a substantial feel in hand.
  • Overall, the Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is designed for gamers, combining high-end specifications with a durable build.

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
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
Memory512GB 18GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera64 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)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera24 MP, f/2.5, 27mm (wide), 0.9µm
Front Camera FeaturesPanorama, HDR
Video Recording8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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
ColorsMatte White
Foldable
SARN/A

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)

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes, with DTS:X stereo speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers)
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13, ROG UI
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass