Asus ROG Phone 5
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
Brand | Asus |
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Model | Asus ROG Phone 5 |
Launch Date | Monday, April 26, 2021 |
Release Year | 2021 |
Dimensions | 172.8 × 77.3 × 10.3 mm |
Weight | 238 g |
Volume | 137.58 cm³ |
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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
Size | 6.78" |
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Type | AMOLEDSamsung |
Resolution | 1080 x 2448 px |
Pixel Density | 395 ppi |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
Brightness | |
Contrast Ratio | N/A |
HDR Support | HDR10+ |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
Additional Features |
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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 |
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Motion Sensors |
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Environmental Sensors |
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Health Sensors | N/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
Capacity | 6000 mAh |
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Type | Li-Polymer |
Fast Charging | 65W |
Wireless Charging | N/A |
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Additional Info | N/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
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
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CPU | |
Processor Details |
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GPU | Adreno 660 |
RAM & Storage | 8GB RAM LPDDR5, 128GB UFS Storage 3.1Asus ROG Phone 5 Versions:
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AnTuTu Score | 883,000 (v10) |
Additional Features | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Sensors |
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Audio Features |
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SD Card Slot | No |
Battery | 6000 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
Other WiFi Features
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth Features
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GPS |
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Network Bands | 5G
4G LTE
3G
2G
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SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) |
USB |
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NFC | Yes |
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
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Video Features |
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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
Selfie Camera
Additional Features
- Ultra wide angle 125º
- LED
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- Yes, 480 fps
- 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
OS | Android |
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OS Version | 11 |
Max OS Version | 12 |
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 |
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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 |