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Asus ROG Phone 5

Asus ROG Phone 5

Brand: ASUS
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.78" Inch
  • Camera: 64MP (4320p)
  • RAM: 8-16GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 888 5G
  • Battery: 6000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2021, April 26
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB 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 - Version 1
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 1700 - Version 2, Version 3
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 - Version 1
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48 - Version 2, Version 3
5G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - Version 1
1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - Version 2, Version 3
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, April 26

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
RGB light panel (on the back)
Pressure sensitive zones (Gaming triggers)

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 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 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 Phantom Black, Storm White
Models ZS673KS, ZS673KS-1B048IN, ASUS_I005DB, ASUS_I005DA, I005DA, I005DB
Price About 370 EUR

Test Results

Performance AnTuTu: 718864 (v8)
GeekBench: 14536 (v4.4), 3745 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 72fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display 806 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker -24.0 LUFS (Very good)
Battery(old) Endurance rating 110h

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

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

PROS

  1. 1. Exceptional gaming performance with Snapdragon 888 processor.
  2. 2. 144Hz AMOLED display offers ultra-smooth visuals.
  3. 3. Large 6000mAh battery ensures long gaming sessions.
  4. 4. Fast 65W charging supports quick top-ups.
  5. 5. AirTrigger 5 shoulder buttons enhance gameplay control.
  6. 6. Excellent stereo speakers with Dirac tuning.
  7. 7. RGB lighting and gamer-centric design.
  8. 8. High touch sampling rate for responsive input.
  9. 9. Good cooling system prevents overheating during long sessions.
  10. 10. Customizable gaming software and modes.

CONS

  1. 1. Heavy and bulky design not ideal for one-handed use.
  2. 2. Gets warm under heavy gaming load.
  3. 3. Camera quality is average for the price.
  4. 4. No official IP rating for water resistance.
  5. 5. Lacks wireless charging.
  6. 6. Limited software updates compared to competitors.
  7. 7. Not the best for casual users due to gamer-focused UI.
  8. 8. Fingerprint sensor can be inconsistent at times.
  9. 9. Expensive compared to other Snapdragon 888 phones.
  10. 10. No microSD card slot for storage expansion.

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