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Great phone, or rather smartphone, great, didn't have time to test it all but it only bodes well, the technical demo is great at the launch of the Augmented Reality mode, a phone with a future!
Enjoy uninterrupted high performance with theASUS ROG Phone 5. Specially designed for gaming, it features a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Octo-Core processor running at 2.84 GHz, a stunning 6.78" AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels at a refresh rate of 144 Hz, but 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage capacity.
And that's not all, with its comfortable design, ultra-responsive game controls and haptic feedback interface, you'll have no excuse not to get the better of your opponents.
Play at full power with the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and its 2.84 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Octo-Core processor and Adreno 660 GPU. This gives you incredible display speed while remaining low on power to make the ROG Phone 5 a super-powered device that doesn't shy away from intense graphics loads.
And with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, the ROG Phone 5 is set to take the breath away from gamers looking for colossal performance.
The ROG Phone 5 features a 6.78" AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and support for HDR10+ anda refresh rate of up to 144 Hz. The ROG Phone 5 displays your mobile games and multimedia content with incredible smoothness, without any kinetic blur.
The colour shades displayed on the screen are so precise that games look exactly as the developers intended.
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is equipped with a 64+13+5 MP triple-sensor camera so you can take crisp, clear shots in any conditions. With the ASUS ROG Phone 5 you can even shoot 8K video at 30 fps for amazing movies. Plus, with 4K slow motion at 120 fps, give your creations a unique look. And the 24MP front camera gives you high-resolution selfies, group shots and live streams.
The ROG Phone 5 is designed to handle heavy-duty gaming with a high-capacity 6000mAh battery that gives you more freedom when you're gaming.
With Android 11, Google is bringing its share of new features to its mobile operating system. Indeed, you'll find a brand new messaging system in the form of bubbles with the possibility of copying and pasting images that were previously copied, improved notifications, the ability to make video recordings of the screen or an improvement of Bluetooth with aeroplane mode. And that's not all, with improved fluidity, navigation is even more enjoyable.
And for even more security for your privacy, Android 11 comes with a unique permission system and a change in the privacy policy for applications available on the Google Play Store.
The local Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) quantifies the user's exposure to electromagnetic waves from the equipment concerned. The maximum permitted SAR is 2 W/kg for the head and trunk and 4 W/kg for the limbs.
All products sold on the LDLC.com website comply with this regulation. The SAR values of the products concerned are indicated on the product sheets in the technical data section.
General information |
Product name |
ASUS ROG Phone 5 (12GB / 256GB) |
Brand |
ASUS | |
Model |
90AI0051-M00330 | |
Telephony |
Phone type |
Smartphone |
Dual SIM |
Yes | |
SIM format(s) |
Nano-SIM | |
Frequency |
5G | |
Operating frequencies |
UMTS 900 | |
UMTS 850 | ||
UMTS 2100 | ||
UMTS 1900 | ||
UMTS 1700 | ||
GSM 1800 | ||
GSM 1900 | ||
GSM 850 | ||
GSM 900 | ||
LTE 1800 | ||
LTE 900 | ||
LTE 850 | ||
LTE 800 | ||
LTE 700 | ||
LTE 2600 | ||
LTE 2100 | ||
LTE 1900 | ||
Data transfer |
5G - LTE | |
4G - LTE Advanced | ||
4G - LTE | ||
3G+ - HSPA | ||
2G - GSM | ||
SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) |
Head SAR |
1.331 W/kg |
Trunk SAR |
1.561 W/kg | |
Extremities SAR |
3.583 W/kg | |
Screen |
Screen size |
6.7 inch |
Touch screen |
Yes | |
Color display |
Yes | |
Display resolution |
1080 x 2340 pixels | |
Processor |
Processor |
Snapdragon 888 |
Number of cores |
8 | |
CPU frequency |
2.84 GHz | |
Memory |
Storage |
256GB |
Capacity |
256 GB | |
Expandable memory |
No | |
Flash memory type |
None | |
RAM memory size |
12 GB | |
Multimedia |
Photo mode |
Yes |
3D photo |
No | |
Resolution |
64 Megapixels | |
Flash / Torch |
Yes | |
HD video |
Yes | |
MP3 player |
Yes | |
Video player |
Yes | |
GPS |
Yes | |
Connectivity |
Connector(s) available |
USB Type C Female |
Wireless network standard(s) |
Wi-Fi N 150 Mbps (IEEE 802.11n) | |
Wi-Fi G (IEEE 802.11g) | ||
Wi-Fi B (IEEE 802.11b) | ||
Wi-Fi AD | ||
Wi-Fi AC | ||
Wi-Fi A (IEEE 802.11a) | ||
Wi-Fi 6 AX | ||
Bluetooth technology |
Bluetooth 5.2 | |
Smartphone |
Range |
Asus ROG |
Gamer |
Yes | |
Full keyboard |
No | |
Operating system |
Android 11 | |
Android One |
No | |
Android Enterprise Recommended |
No | |
NFC |
Yes | |
Fingerprint reader |
Yes | |
Power supply |
Battery capacity |
6000 mAh |
Fast charging |
Yes | |
Compatible induction charger |
No | |
Removable battery |
No | |
Physical characteristics |
Height |
172.83 mm |
Width |
77.25 mm | |
Thickness |
10.29 mm | |
Weight |
242 g | |
Waterproof |
No | |
Shockproof |
No | |
Colour |
Black | |
Big buttons |
No | |
Refurbished |
No | |
Release year |
2021 | |
Repairability index (out of 10) |
6.7 | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 2 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
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Product referenced on 10 Mar 2021
Great phone, or rather smartphone, great, didn't have time to test it all but it only bodes well, the technical demo is great at the launch of the Augmented Reality mode, a phone with a future!
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