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Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro

Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro

Brand: ASUS
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.78" Inch
  • Camera: 64MP (4320p)
  • RAM: 16GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 888 5G
  • Battery: 6000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2021, July 02
  • Storage: 512GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 11, up to Android 13, ROG UI
  • Body: 238g, 10.3mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
5G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 1400/150 Mbps, 5G 4 Gbps DL

Launch

Announced 2021, March 10
Status Available. Released 2021, July 02

Body

Dimensions 172.8 x 77.3 x 10.3 mm (6.80 x 3.04 x 0.41 in)
Weight 238 g (8.40 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Pressure sensitive zones (Gaming triggers)
Touch sensor; ROG Vision color PMOLED display (on the back)

Display

Type AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
Size 6.78 inches, 109.5 cm2 (~82.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2448 pixels (~395 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Platform

OS Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, ROG UI
Chipset Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 660

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 512GB 16GB RAM
UFS 3.1

Main Camera

Primary Camera 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF
Second Camera 13 MP, f/2.4, 11mm, 125˚ (ultrawide)
Third Camera 5 MP (macro)
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 24 MP, f/2.5, 27mm (wide), 0.9µm
Features Panorama, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with DTS:X stereo speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers)
3.5mm jack Yes
Alert Types 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging 65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 70% in 30 min, 100% in 52 min
10W reverse wired

Misc

Colors Glossy Black
Models ZS673KS, ZS673KS-1A079IN
Price About 680 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.4
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Auto Focus 8 / 10
  • Image Quality 7 / 10
  • Performance 10 / 10
  • Features 9 / 10
  • Connectivity 9 / 10
  • Call Quality 5 / 10
  • Multimedia 10 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 8 / 10
  • Battery 10 / 10

PROS

  1. Extremely powerful Snapdragon 888 processor paired with 16GB RAM for top-tier performance.
  2. Stunning 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED display provides incredibly smooth visuals.
  3. Massive 6000mAh battery delivers excellent longevity even during long gaming sessions.
  4. AeroActive Cooler 5 accessory included in the box offers better cooling and physical buttons.
  5. Highly responsive AirTrigger 5 system acts as ultrasonic shoulder buttons for competitive gaming.
  6. Dual front-facing stereo speakers offer arguably the best audio experience on a smartphone.
  7. Unique ROG Vision PMOLED screen on the back allows for custom animations and notifications.
  8. Dual USB-C ports (one on the side) enable convenient charging while playing in landscape mode.
  9. 65W fast charging capabilities allow for quick replenishment of the large battery.
  10. Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack with a built-in ESS DAC for high-quality wired audio.

CONS

  1. The device is quite large and heavy, making it difficult to use with one hand.
  2. It lacks any official IP rating for water or dust resistance.
  3. There is no support for wireless charging, which is common in other premium phones.
  4. The camera performance is average and does not match other flagship smartphones at this price.
  5. The phone can become very hot when gaming at high settings without the cooler.
  6. There is no microSD card slot for expanding the 512GB of internal storage.
  7. It has a poor track record for timely software updates.
  8. The ROG Vision display is mostly a novelty/gimmick that increases the price.
  9. The premium, high-end price tag makes it hard to justify for casual users.
  10. The phone's aggressive gaming aesthetic might not appeal to everyone.

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