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Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders

Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders

Brand: ASUS
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.78" Inch
  • Camera: 64MP (4320p)
  • RAM: 16GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 888 5G
  • Battery: 4000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2021, August 31
  • Storage: 512GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 11
  • Body: 210g, 9.6mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 48, 66, 71
5G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G

Launch

Announced 2021, July 08
Status Available. Released 2021, August 31

Body

Dimensions 173.2 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm (6.82 x 3.04 x 0.38 in)
Weight 210 g (7.41 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type Super AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Size 6.78 inches, 109.5 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels (~395 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Platform

OS Android 11
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, OIS
Second Camera 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS
Third Camera 12 MP, f/2.2, 112˚, 14mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Features Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR

Selfie camera

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

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack No
Alert Types Snapdragon Sound Technology
32-bit/384kHz 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

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Illuminated Snapdragon fireball icon on the back

Battery

Type Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging 65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 50% in 30 min, 100% in 50 min

Misc

Colors Midnight blue
Models I007D
Price About 1270 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.8
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Auto Focus 8 / 10
  • Image Quality 7 / 10
  • Performance 9 / 10
  • Features 8 / 10
  • Connectivity 9 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 9 / 10
  • Usability 6 / 10
  • Video Quality 8 / 10
  • Battery 5 / 10

PROS

  1. Top-tier performance with the Snapdragon 888 5G chipset and 16GB RAM.
  2. Gorgeous 6.78-inch Samsung AMOLED display with smooth 144Hz refresh rate.
  3. Massive 512GB of internal storage ensures ample space for users.
  4. Excellent 65W fast charging technology allows for very quick battery replenishment.
  5. Includes premium Master & Dynamic Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) earbuds in the box.
  6. Supports a wide range of global 5G and 4G bands for superior connectivity.
  7. Clean, near-stock Android software experience provides smooth navigation.
  8. High-quality audio capabilities featuring impressive stereo speakers.
  9. Very durable build quality protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
  10. Accurate and fast rear-mounted 3D Sonic Sensor Gen 2 fingerprint reader.

CONS

  1. Extremely expensive launch price of $1,499 makes it a very niche device.
  2. Average 4,000mAh battery capacity is small for a flagship with a 144Hz screen.
  3. Lack of any official IP rating for water or dust protection.
  4. No wireless charging capability, which is standard for top-tier phones.
  5. Camera performance often lags behind main competitors like Samsung or Pixel.
  6. The device is quite large and heavy, making it unwieldy for some users.
  7. No 3.5mm headphone jack, removing a popular feature found in ROG phones.
  8. Software support and long-term update schedule were uncertain at launch.
  9. Rear fingerprint sensor location can be difficult to find by feel.
  10. The design looks slightly outdated with noticeable bezels compared to modern flagships.

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