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Asus ROG Phone 6

Asus ROG Phone 6

Brand: ASUS
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.78" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (4320p)
  • RAM: 8-16GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
  • Battery: 6000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2022, July 13
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 12, up to Android 13
  • Body: 239g, 10.3mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Version A, Version C
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Version B
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71, - Version A
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48 - Version B
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48 - Version C
5G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Version A
1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Version B
1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Version C
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat20 2024/210 Mbps, 5G

Launch

Announced 2022, July 05
Status Available. Released 2022, July 13

Body

Dimensions 173 x 77 x 10.3 mm (6.81 x 3.03 x 0.41 in)
Weight 239 g (8.43 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Ingress Protection IPX4 water resistant
Illuminated RGB logo (on the back)
Pressure sensitive zones (Gaming triggers)

Display

Type AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
Size 6.78 inches, 109.5 cm2 (~82.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2448 pixels (~395 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Platform

OS Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Chipset Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU Adreno 730

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
UFS 3.1
NTFS support for external storage

Main Camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF
Second Camera 13 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Third Camera 5 MP (macro)
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 12 MP, 28mm (wide)
Features Panorama, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers (2 amplifiers)
3.5mm jack Yes
Alert Types 32-bit/384kHz Hi-Res audio
Snapdragon Sound

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
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, 100% in 42 min
10W reverse wired

Misc

Colors Phantom Black, Storm White
Models AI2201_C, AI2201_F, AI2201-1A030EU, AI2201_A, AI2201-1A029EU
Price $ 1,289.00 / £ 1,145.00

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.2
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 6 / 10
  • Performance 10 / 10
  • Features 10 / 10
  • Connectivity 9 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 9 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 7 / 10
  • Battery 10 / 10

PROS

  1. Stellar Performance: Equipped with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, it handles any game at maximum settings.
  2. 165Hz Display: Provides incredibly smooth, fluid, and fast 165Hz AMOLED visuals.
  3. Massive Battery: The 6000mAh battery offers exceptional, long-lasting, all-day stamina.
  4. Excellent Cooling: Advanced GameCool 6 system keeps the phone running cool during intense gaming.
  5. AirTrigger 6 System: Highly customizable, responsive ultrasonic buttons give a major advantage in shooters.
  6. Dual USB-C Ports: Side-mounted port allows comfortable landscape gaming while charging.
  7. Headphone Jack: Retains the 3.5mm jack with a built-in Hi-Fi amplifier.
  8. Superior Speakers: Front-facing dual stereo speakers offer high-quality audio, free from hand obstruction.
  9. Fast 65W Charging: Charges the massive 6000mAh battery from 0 to 100% in around 42-45 minutes.
  10. Rich Accessories: Supports a wide ecosystem of accessories, including the highly effective AeroActive Cooler 6.

CONS

  1. Bulky and Heavy: The 239g weight and 10.3mm thickness make it uncomfortable for daily pocket carry.
  2. No Wireless Charging: Lacks wireless charging, a common feature in phones at this price point.
  3. Mediocre Cameras: Camera quality is only average and not comparable to traditional flagships.
  4. No OIS on Main Camera: The primary 50MP sensor lacks Optical Image Stabilization, leading to soft low-light shots.
  5. Expensive Price Tag: It is priced at a high premium, primarily justified by its gaming niche.
  6. Low Software Support: Only offers two major Android OS updates, fewer than other flagship competitors.
  7. Limited Water Resistance: Only holds an IPX4 rating, meaning it is only splash-proof and not fully waterproof.
  8. No MicroSD Support: Storage cannot be expanded beyond the internal 256GB/512GB.
  9. Design is Divisive: The aggressive "gamer" aesthetics with ROG branding may not appeal to everyone.
  10. Thick Display Bezels: Large top/bottom bezels look outdated compared to modern, bezel-less phones

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