ASUS ROG Phone 2 sets new benchmark for gaming smartphones
As the successor to its popular gaming handset, the ROG Phone, Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has announced ROG Phone 2. The key highlights of the phone include its 120Hz full-HD+ AMOLED display, an all-new Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset, and a mammoth 6,000mAh battery. The device is set to launch in China tomorrow at 11:30 am IST. Here's our roundup.
ASUS ROG Phone 2: At a glance
Notably, the company has not revealed the official images of ASUS ROG Phone 2 as of now. So, we don't know if the phone would retain the design of its predecessor or would get a makeover. However, we do know that it sports a 6.59-inch full HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch response, and 49ms touch latency.
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The ASUS ROG Phone 2 houses a dual rear camera setup comprising a 48MP (f/1.8) primary sensor and 13MP (f/2.4) ultra-wide-angle sensor. Up front, it sports a 24MP selfie shooter with f/2.2 aperture. Further, the rear camera can record 4K videos at upto 60fps, while the selfie camera offers 1080p video recording at 30fps.
Under the hood
The ASUS ROG Phone 2 is powered by an all-new Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core chipset, coupled with 12GB RAM and 256GB/512GB of internal storage. It packs a massive 6,000mAh battery that comes with Quick Charge 4.0 (30W) fast charging support. Interestingly, you will also have an option to switch your OS between stock Android Pie and gaming-centric ROG UI.
Connectivity options and sensor details
The ASUS ROG Phone 2 comes with all the latest connectivity options including dual-SIMs (Nano), Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB Type-C port, dual stereo speakers, and 3.5mm headphone jack. Moreover, it offers all standard sensors including accelerometer, proximity, compass, and an on-screen fingerprint sensor.
Finally, what about pricing?
The pricing details of the ASUS ROG Phone 2 will be revealed by the company during the launch event, which is scheduled for tomorrow in China. Meanwhile, according to The Verge, it is expected to be priced similar to its predecessor. Hence, we can expect the phone to arrive at a price upward of $900 (approximately Rs. 62,000).
