ASUS ROG Phone to launch in India today: Details here
What's the story
ASUS ROG Phone, the first gaming smartphone under the Republic of Gamers brand, will launch in India today i.e. November 29 at 12pm. And while the pricing and availability details aren't known, it is confirmed that the phone will be Flipkart-exclusive. But, we know everything about its specifications and features, given ROG Phone is already official in some countries. Here's our roundup.
Twitter Post
Here's the official confirmation
Tomorrow, we change the definition of speed, of power, of performance, of smartphones. Join us at 12 pm as we unleash the ROG Phone. The #GameChanger will be exclusively on @Flipkart https://t.co/ZfTkT2c75C pic.twitter.com/5sXnvBVXq3
— ASUS India (@ASUSIndia) November 28, 2018
Specifications
ASUS ROG Phone: At a glance
The ROG Phone bears a 6-inch full-HD+ (1080x2160 pixels) AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, 108.6% DCI-P3 color gamut and 10000:1 contrast ratio. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, with gaming-optimized Adreno 630 GPU, 8GB RAM, and 128/512GB storage. The phone runs Android-based ROG Gaming UI, packs a 4,000mAh battery and offers 12MP+8MP dual-rear camera setup and 8MP front-camera.
Information
The ASUS ROG Phone is designed for sheer gaming pleasure
The ASUS ROG Phone has a full-screen display with dual front-facing speakers. On the rear, you have ROG logo which lights up (it's also fully customizable). Notably, as an industry first design, the phone features 3D vapor-chamber cooling system for keeping the device from overheating.
Features
Dedicated gaming, from hardware to software
Along with the vapor cooling system, the ROG Phone comes with a clip-on AeroActive Cooler for extra cooling. It also includes side-mounted ports, two programmable ultrasonic AirTriggers, and advanced force-feedback haptics. Moreover, the phone offers an X Mode which can be activated by squeezing the sides of the phone to stop background tasks and direct all processing power to the game.
Nitty-Gritty
Connectivity options and onboard sensors
Connectivity options on the ASUS ROG Phone include Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ad, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, AGPS, Glonass, USB Type-C port, NFC, and 3.5mm jack. The sensors onboard the phone include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, gyroscope, proximity sensor, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and ultrasonic AirTrigger sensors. In terms of dimensions, the phone measures 158.8x76.2x8.6mm and weighs 200 grams.