Asus ROG Phone 5

Asus Apr 26, 2021

Overview

The Asus ROG Phone 5 is a 2021 smartphone from Asus. It features a 6.78" AMOLEDSamsung display with 1080 x 2448 px resolution (395 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 144 Hz refresh rate, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm process), 8GB RAM LPDDR5 RAM and Adreno 660 GPU. The camera system features a 64MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 13MP Wide Angle lens and 5MP Macro lens, plus a 24MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 6000 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 65W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 11, upgradable to 12. Available in multiple configurations: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 16GB RAM + 256GB storage, 16GB RAM + 512GB storage, 18GB RAM + 512GB storage. Color options include Phantom Black, Storm White.

Basic Information

Asus ROG Phone 5
BrandAsus
ModelAsus ROG Phone 5
Launch DateMonday, April 26, 2021
Release Year2021
Dimensions172.8 × 77.3 × 10.3 mm
Weight238 g
Volume137.58 cm³
Available Colors
  • Phantom Black
  • Storm White

Asus ROG Phone 5 was released on Monday, April 26, 2021. The phone measures 172.8 × 77.3 × 10.3 mm with a volume of 137.58 cm³ and weighs 238g. It features a 6.78" AMOLEDSamsung display with 1080 x 2448 px resolution (395 ppi pixel density) and 144 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Phantom Black, Storm White.

Display

Size6.78"
TypeAMOLEDSamsung
Resolution1080 x 2448 px
Pixel Density395 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate144 Hz
Brightness
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportHDR10+
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Additional Features
  • Without Notch
  • Touch sampling rate 300 Hz
  • Always-On Display
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • 1 ms response time

The Asus ROG Phone 5 features a 6.78" AMOLEDSamsung display with 1080 x 2448 px resolution (395 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. It delivers smooth 144 Hz refresh rate. The screen supports advanced HDR formats including HDR10+. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass 6. User-centric features include without notch, touch sampling rate 300 hz, always-on display, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include tÜv rheinland eye comfort certification, capacitive, physical buttons, 1 ms response time. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (under display)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Asus ROG Phone 5 features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.

Battery

Capacity6000 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging65W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Bypass Charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The Asus ROG Phone 5 is equipped with a 6000 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 65W. The battery system includes bypass charging, reverse charging, non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 5 nm
  • max freq: 2.84 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUAdreno 660
RAM & Storage8GB RAM LPDDR5, 128GB UFS Storage 3.1
Asus ROG Phone 5 Versions:
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 16GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage
  • 18GB RAM + 512GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 16GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 16GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage
AnTuTu Score883,000 (v10)
Additional FeaturesCooling System, Gaming Buttons
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
Audio Features
  • DTS / DTS X
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 4 microphones
SD Card SlotNo
Battery6000 mAh

The Asus ROG Phone 5 is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 built on 5 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Adreno 660. The device comes with 8GB RAM (RAM LPDDR5) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 3.1). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 883,000 points. Audio capabilities include DTS / DTS X, Hi-Res Audio, Noise cancellation microphone. The Asus ROG Phone 5 features advanced cooling system, dedicated gaming buttons. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 6000 mAh battery. The Asus ROG Phone 5 is available in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 16GB RAM + 256GB storage, 16GB RAM + 512GB storage, 18GB RAM + 512GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 16GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 16GB RAM + 256GB storage, 16GB RAM + 512GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11ad
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Host
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Asus ROG Phone 5 supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, 802.11ad, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display, MiMO. The Asus ROG Phone 5 comes with Bluetooth 5.2 supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile), EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), GAP (Generic Access Profile), HSP (Headset Profile), MAP (Message Access Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile), APT-x, LDAC. For cellular connectivity, the Asus ROG Phone 5 uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Asus ROG Phone 5 features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, Host, USB Type-C connectivity. The Asus ROG Phone 5 includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Asus ROG Phone 5 supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 8K
  • 4K
  • 1080p
  • 720p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 120fps
  • 240fps
  • 480fps
Video Features
  • EIS

The Asus ROG Phone 5 features a 3-camera setup with a 64MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8) of 1/1.7" size and 0.80 µm pixel size. The Asus ROG Phone 5 also includes a 13MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.5) and a 5MP Macro lens (f/2.0). For selfies, the Asus ROG Phone 5 uses a 24MP front camera with f/2.45 aperture featuring 1/2.8" sensor size and 0.90 µm pixel size. The Asus ROG Phone 5's camera system includes 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital zoom.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 64 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Model: Sony IMX686 Exmor RS
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/1.7"

Resolution: 13 MP
Aperture: f/2.5

Resolution: 5 MP
Aperture: f/2.0

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 24 MP
Aperture: f/2.45
Sensor Model: Samsung S5K2X7
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 0.90 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/2.8"

Additional Features

Extra:
  • Ultra wide angle 125º
Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • No
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 480 fps
Features:
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version11
Max OS Version12

The Asus ROG Phone 5 runs on Android 11 and is upgradable to 12. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon UK GBP 899.00
USD 1,169.60
128 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 899.00
USD 1,169.60
128 GB 12 GB