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Asus has steadily improved its flagship ROG gaming smartphone brand since its launch in 2018. The latest version of this advance is now available in the form of the ROG Phone 5 series.
With Standard, Pro, and Ultimate models, the phone line is more of an evolution than a revolution from the ROG Phone 3. The ROG Phone 5 line is now possibly one of the best gaming phones for smartphone enthusiasts and power users.
Internally, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset with up to 18 GB of RAM is included in the Ultimate model. The Pro and Ultimate variants also offer 512 GB of internal storage. While the standard model lacks the ROG Vision rear display, like its siblings it has a 6,000 mAh battery with 65 W wired charging. A 144 Hz AMOLED display also offers a diameter of 6.78 inches with HDR10 + support and a response time of 1 ms.
Other practical additions are the return of the 3.5 mm headphone jack, support for dual SIM / dual standby and two USB-C ports.
Despite its positives, those considering the ROG Phone 5 will have to compromise in a few areas. All models in the series are still missing an IP protection class. The phones also remain thick and heavy, measuring just under 240 grams and being 10.3 mm deep. And despite its competent camera features, Asus opts for the same 64 + 8 + 5MP formula used for the ROG Phone 3. Those who want to make some progress there may be disappointed.
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