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Asus has been steadily improving its flagship brand of ROG gaming smartphones since its launch in 2018. Now, the latest iteration of that momentum is here in the form of the ROG Phone 5 series.
Featuring standard, Pro and Ultimate models, the phone line is more of an evolution than a revolution over the ROG Phone 3. But the ROG Phone 5 line can now be one of the best gaming phones for smartphone enthusiasts and power users.
Internally, it includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset with up to 18 GB of RAM in the Ultimate model. Pro and Ultimate variants also include 512 GB of internal storage. While the standard model lacks the ROG Vision rear display, it gains a 6,000mAh battery like its brothers with 65W wired charging. A 144 Hz AMOLED screen also features 6.78 inches with HDR10 + support and a 1 ms response time.
Other practical additions include the return of the 3.5 mm headphone jack, dual-SIM / dual standby support and two USB-C ports.
Despite its positive aspects, those who consider the ROG Phone 5 will have to compromise in some areas. All models in the series do not yet have an IP rating. The phones remain thick and heavy as well, reaching just 240 grams and 10.3 mm in depth. And despite its competent camera capabilities, Asus is opting for the same 64 + 8 + 5MP formula used on the ROG Phone 3. Those looking for some breakthroughs may be disappointed.
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