You enjoy playing everywhere and preferably on your smartphone and have always wanted to play PUBG Mobile for 7 hours? Asus has introduced a new smartphone for gamers that could make this possible. Let’s take a look at what the new device can do.
Asus has unveiled its second gaming smartphone with the ROG Phone 2. It is the successor to the ROG Phone from October 18, 2018, with which Asus wanted to establish itself in the gaming industry. The ROG Phone 2 is also aimed primarily at smartphone gamers. In the following, we will look at …
- what the new ROG Phone 2 from Asus offers
- what the technical specs look like
- what features the ROG Phone 2 brings
- who the new smartphone is suitable for
- when the release is scheduled and what it will cost.
What are the technical specifications?
With the Snapdragon 855 Plus, Asus is the first in the world to install Qualcomm’s latest processor, which also offers the fastest graphics processor. With 12 GB of RAM, the system also offers more than enough memory for many apps simultaneously.
| Main Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
| Graphics Processor | Qualcomm Adreno 640 up to 672MHz |
| Display | 6.59″ AMOLED, 2340×1080 resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling, 1ms response time, 108% DCI-P3 color gamut, 10,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR support |
| Size | 170.99 x 77.6 x 9.78 mm |
| Weight | 240g |
| Battery | 6000 mAh |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR4X RAM |
| Storage | 128GB or 512GB UFS 3.0 flash storage |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, E-Compass, proximity sensor, Hall sensor, ambient light sensor, in-display fingerprint sensor, gyro, ultrasonic AirTrigger shoulder buttons |
| Wi-Fi/Network | Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ad, 2×2 MIMO antenna configuration, Wi-Fi Direct support |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 (EDR, A2DP) with AVRCP, HID, PAN, OPP profiles |
| Ports | Side: USB Type-C port: ROG Access support, USB 3.1 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.4, fast charging with Quick Charge 3.0, Quick Charge 4.0, USB Power Delivery 3.0 Bottom: USB Type-C port: USB 2.0, fast charging with Quick Charge 3.0 and USB Power Delivery 3.0 Audio: 3.5mm jack |
| Main Camera | 24MP |
| Rear Camera | Main Camera: Sony IMX586 sensor, up to 48MP capture, f/1.79 lens with 26mm equivalent focal length Ultra-wide Angle Camera: 13MP sensor, lens with 11mm equivalent focal length, 125-degree field of view |
| Speakers | Dual front speakers with DTS:X Ultra DSP |
| Microphone | Quad-array noise-canceling design |
These are the features of the ROG Phone 2
How good are the display and battery? The ROG Phone 2 offers a resolution of 2,340×1,080 and a refresh rate of 120 Hertz. Asus also promises that the display will provide the lowest latency of any smartphone.
Especially the 120 Hertz display ensures a particularly smooth experience. In fast games like Fortnite or PUBG Mobile, this is quite important.
This cooling is provided by the ROG Phone 2: As a gamer, you are probably familiar with the problem that a smartphone can get very hot while playing. Asus offers an external cooling solution called the Aero Active Cooler 2, which is meant to help.
In addition, there is a 6000 mAh battery that should provide you with plenty of power for a long time. 7 hours of PUBG Mobile should therefore not be a problem anymore.
Smartphone for gamers – Who is the device aimed at?
For which users is the device suitable: With a powerful processor like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus, coupled with a strong battery and a very fast display, the Taiwanese manufacturer primarily targets gamers. And this user group has been steadily increasing for months.
For whom is the ROG Phone 2 not suitable? For non-gamers or just for checking daily emails, the device is not tailored, as it does not require either a fast display or the extensive performance. For casual gamers and streamers, the ROG Phone 2 could certainly be an alternative.
Price and release of the ROG Phone 2
How much does the ROG Phone 2 cost? The price is still unknown. The predecessor, the ROG Phone, was launched at a price of 899 euros, and the high-end ROG Phone 2 will likely be priced similarly between 800 and 900 euros.
The predecessor with a 90 Hertz display and minor flaws is currently still available on Amazon for 799 euros, making it about 100 euros cheaper than at launch.
![ASUS ROG Phone 128GB Dual-SIM Schwarz [15,24cm (6,0') OLED Display, Android 8.1, 12MP+8MP Dual-Kamera]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31yHdudANNL._SL160_.jpg)
- Gaming Smartphone mit High-End Performance, ultra-reaktionsschnellem FHD+ AMOLED-Display
- Hochtaktbarer Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-Core Prozessor mit passiver und aktiver Kühlung
- Konfigurierbare AirTrigger-Tasten mit kräftigem Vibrations-Feedback
- 8 GB Arbeitsspeicher, 128 GB Datenspeicher, 100 GB Google Drive (2 Jahre kostenlos)
- Stereolautsprecher, Smart Amp, dts 7. 1 Virtual Surround
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When will the ROG Phone 2 be released? The global sales launch is on September 4, 2019.
What alternatives are there to the ROG Phone 2
With which gaming smartphone is the ROG Phone 2 comparable? The ROG Phone 2 is most comparable to the Razer Phone 2 by the company Razer.
The Razer Phone 2 also primarily targets gamers. It also offers a 120 Hertz display, but only an LCD, while high-end smartphones offer an AMOLED display. In addition, the screen of the Razer Phone 2 is slightly smaller at 5.7 inches than that of the ROG Phone 2. 120 Hertz displays are still a rarity in the smartphone market, alongside foldable displays.
The technical difference is that LCDs display individual pixels using liquid crystals, while AMOLED uses diodes that can emit light themselves. This often results in significantly better contrast and color saturation, deep black levels, and viewing angle stability in AMOLED displays. AMOLED displays are also more power-efficient due to their high black content. LCDs, however, offer higher maximum brightness and more natural colors.
What can the Razer Phone 2 do? With the Snapdragon 845, a high-end octa-core from Qualcomm, the Razer Phone 2 offers more than enough performance for all current games, combined with 8 gigabytes of RAM. The battery is also slightly smaller than that of the announced ROG Phone 2, at 4000 mAh, and the camera software is at best average.
What testers say about the Razer Phone 2
This is how the Razer Phone 2 performs: Chip criticizes that Razer offers the worst display in its price range because “what is good for gaming is only conditionally sufficient for multimedia.”
Techstage sees the Razer Phone 2 as a successful overall package, which can only not convince with its photo functions.
Netzwelt describes the Razer Phone 2 as a smartphone with edges and corners: “Great display, but too dark. Sharp camera, but poor software.”
- With Snapdragon 845 and 8 gigabytes of RAM, more than enough performance for all games
- The display is adequate for gaming, but overall below average for its price range
- With 64 gigabytes, very little storage for a gaming smartphone, but storage is expandable
- Good vapor chamber cooling system, smartphone gets noticeably warm
- The 4000 mAh battery lasts about 10 hours of continuous use
- Wireless charging
- The Razer Phone does not offer a headphone jack, but USB-C
If the short summary is not enough for you, then check out our detailed report:
Is the Razer Phone 2 a good gaming alternative to the ROG Phone 2?
Here’s why the Razer model is worth considering: For casual gamers and streamers, the Razer Phone 2 is definitely worth a look, as this smartphone offers a successful overall package of performance and a decent display.
However, if you value the powerful and rich colors of an AMOLED display and a very good camera, then you should wait for September 4, as that is when the ROG Phone 2 is being released.
Currently, the Razer Phone 2 is available for 495 euros on Amazon
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