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Asus ROG Phone 2 Launched, Features 120 Hz AMOLED Display And 6000 mAh Battery

Following the success of its original gaming smartphone, Asus has launched the ROG Phone 2. Like its predecessor, the newly launched device has unique features that make it stand out of the bunch. Few of those features include an enormous 6,000 mAh battery, UFS 3.0 storage and the Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC.

Asus ROG Phone 2 Specs and Features

The front of the Asus ROG Phone 2 is dominated by a 6.59 inch AMOLED display that has Full HD+ resolution. The display panel has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a response time of just 1 ms (millisecond). Noteworthy, it is the world’s first handset to feature an AMOLED display of this high refresh rate.

Under the hood, the Asus Rog Phone 2 is kitted with the Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC which has 4 percent higher CPU speed and 15 percent high GPU speeds than the standard variant that is found on devices like the Redmi K20 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10 (US and China Variant). The chipset consists of an Octa-Core CPU with the prime core being clocked at 2.96 GHz and the Adreno 640 GPU which is clocked at 675 MHz.

The Asus Rog Phone 2 has a single 24 MP camera on the front and dual rear setup which is comprised of a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor and a 13 MP sensor with an ultra-wide viewing angle of 125 degrees. The device can also capture 2160p videos from the rear setup and 1080p videos from the selfie sensor.

As previously mentioned, the Asus Rog Phone 2 is powered by a mammoth 6,000 mAh battery which supports 30-watt fast charging. In terms of memory and storage, it has 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.0 memory. Besides the Asus Rog Phone 2, the OnePlus 7 Pro is the only commercially available to pack this super high-speed storage chip.

Other notable features of the Asus Rog Phone 2 include an In-display fingerprint sensor, 3.5 mm audio jack, dual front-firing audio speakers, quad microphones with noise cancellation support and LED-lit logo on the rear. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ad, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE, GPS, NFC and dual USB Type C ports for charging, data syncing and connecting accessories.

Speaking of accessories, Asus offers a whole host of these. Some of the accessories purpose-built of the ROG Phone 2 include an Active Cooler with inbuilt fan, TwinView dock, attachable gamepad and mobile desktop dock.

The smartphone runs on the latest Android OS which is 9 Pie. For the first time, Asus allows the user to select between two different UI which include the customised ROG UI and bloatware-free ZenUI which was last seen on the ZenFone 6. Talking about ROG UI, one noteworthy feature of the ROG Phone 2 includes “X mode” which is Asus marketing term for a gaming mode.

Like the Google Pixel 3, the ROG Phone 2 also supports toggling apps by simply squeezing its sides. However, unlike former, Asus’ offering does allow to manually configure apps based on the user’s wish.

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To sum it up, Asus ROG Phone 2 is an absolute beast of a smartphone which is targetted towards gaming enthusiasts. While the mass consumers may find it a bit bulky and heavy as per their liking.

The price of the smartphone is not yet revealed and will be publicised on the 23rd of July at a joint event held by Asus and Tencent, developer of PUBG.

July 22, 2019
Asus ROG Phone 2 Specs Leaked, To Feature A Massive 5800mAh Battery

It was revealed a while ago that Taiwanese electronics giant Asus is working on the second generation of its gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 2. The upcoming device is expected to be a notable improvement over its predecessor, the ROG Phone in terms of specifications and features; while costing significantly less. The handset will be launched on the 23rd of July in China but the design of it has already been leaked. Now, the smartphone has been listed on Chinese certification website TENAA which confirms key details about the device.

Asus ROG Phone 2

The latest leak on TENAA’s official website, the upcoming gaming smartphone from Asus; the ROG Phone 2 will have the model numbers I001DA and I001DB depending on the markets they will be available in. According to the listing, the device will measure 170.99 x 77.6 x 9.78mm and will have a similar design to its predecessor, albeit with a few changes. The fingerprint sensor, which was present on the back on the ROG Phone may be moved under the display in the ROG Phone 2. This will mean that the handset will be the first mobile device from Asus to have an In-Display fingerprint sensor.

Other specifications of the Asus ROG Phone 2 include a 6.59-inch display. While it is not clear what type of display will be used in the smartphone, since the predecessor has an OLED display, the upcoming device may also use the same kind of display technology. One notable aspect of the handset will be the display’s refresh rate, which has been revealed to be 120Hz. It is claimed that the ROG Phone 2 will be first in the world to have a 120Hz OLED display.

ROG Phone

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The Asus ROG Phone 2 has also been revealed to be powered by a massive 5800mAh battery according to the TENAA listing. This would make it one of the largest battery capacity sporting smartphones, and the biggest cell in any gaming device on the market. Along with the mammoth battery size, the handset will also support 30W fast wired charging. It is also known that the upcoming smartphone will run on the latest chipset from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 855 Plus. Unfortunately, more details about the device are not available yet. However, as the launch of the handset is just around the corner, we will not have to wait too long to find out.

July 18, 2019
Asus ROG 2 Gaming Smartphone Leaks, Features A 120 Hz Display
Asus was one of the first companies to launch a purpose built gaming smartphone which is dubbed the Asus ROG (Repulic Of Gamers) Phone. The handset has a variety of features that make it stand apart from conventional Android smartphones. Some of the said features include a display with a refresh rate of 90 Hz and multiple USB C ports for connecting various accessories simultaneously.

Asus ROG Phone 2 120 Hz Display

Follwing the success of the orignal gaming smartphone, Asus is bracing for the launch of its second handset which will carry the “ROG Phone 2” moniker. The upcoming smartphone is set to be unveiled on the 23rd of July and a week before the official announcement, real life images of the upcoming flagship have surfaced online.

As per the leaked images, the ROG Phone 2 will have a similar design language to its predecessor. Accordingly, the front of the smartphone accomodates a large display which has considerable bezels on the top and bottom. The upcoming device retains dual front firing speakers and a single selfie camera which is housed in the bezel above the display.

Asus ROG Phone 2 Display

Noteworthy, the ROG Phone 2 is the world’s first smartphone to feature a 120 Hz refresh rate which is a significant step up from its preceding device. However, the display technology that the device will incorporate is not yet know. It will either be an OLED panel like the original ROG Phone or a Super AMOLED panel.

Furthermore, the big bulky reviewer box of the Asus ROG Phone 2 has also leaked which is expected to be packed with gaming focused accessories like detachable gamepad controller and rear mountable cooling fan.

Asus ROG Phone 2 Reviewers Box

Beside being the world’s first smartphone with 120 Hz refresh rate display, it will also be the world’s first smartphone to feature the Snapdragonn 855 Plus SoC which is upto 15 percent faster than the standard variant. Other specifications of the device are currently unavailable, nonetheless, assumptions can still be made. The ROG Phone 2 is expected to have the following features:

Asus ROG Phone 2 Expected Features
- Display: 6.6 inch, 120 Hz Refresh Rate
- Display Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 6
- RAM: 8 GB, 10 GB, 12 GB
- ROM: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
- Front Camera: 16 MP
- Rear Camera: 48 MP Sony IMX586 + Depth Sensor
- Battery: 5,000 mAh, 30 W Fast Charging
- Operating System: Zen UI, Android 9 Pie
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Conclusively, the precise details incluing specifications and price of the ROG Phone 2 will be publicised at the official launch event which is set for the 23rd of July.
July 16, 2019
Asus ROG Phone 2 Gaming Smartphone Launch Date Revealed

Its been a while since Asus was confirmed to have been working on the second iteration of ROG Phone (Republic Of Gaming). Asus ROG Phone 2 is going to be the latest device in the gaming smartphone lineup from the company. Previously, many leaks showed an uncertain launch date, but the official release has finally been revealed for the date of 23rd July.

The Taiwanese company teased an image on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. According to the teaser, date, time and venue location of the ASUS’ press conference has been officially revealed. Notably, Tencent Games will be in collaboration, known for its massively popular multiplayer title, PUBG Mobile. It is expected that the company will showcase other gaming related peripherals which will also be available alongside the Asus ROG Phone 2.

Asus will probably be seen flaunting its smooth 120Hz display on its upcoming gaming flagship; a noticeable jump over last gens 90Hz screen. ROG Phone 2 is expected to run an optimized version of PUBG Mobile to fully utilize the 120Hz panel, which is twice the refresh rate found on traditional smartphones. The device was recently reported to have received the 3C Certification in China which also revealed a 30W charger being planned for the device. It will be the second brand after Razer and its Razer Phone lineup to feature such a high refresh rate display panel on its smartphone.

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Asus ROG Phone 2 is expected to feature top-end specs similar to its predecessor. It will likely sport at least 6GB of RAM alongside 128GB of ROM run by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC. The upcoming smartphone will be unveiled in China on 23rd July, however, its pricing is still unknown. It will be a great addition to the gaming lineup of smartphones from the company and in the market for gaming enthusiasts.

July 5, 2019
Asus ROG Phone 2 To Feature 30W Fast Charging

It was revealed a while ago that Taiwanese technology giant Asus is working on the next generation of its gaming smartphone; the alleged ROG Phone 2 in partnership with China’s Tencent corporation. Subsequent leaks revealed that the device will be launched on the 23rd of July. The handset will be the successor to the ROG Phone launched last year and is expected to feature top tier specification aimed towards mobile gaming. Now, the ROG Phone 2 has passed China’s mandatory 3C certification which reveals it will support 30W fast charging.

Asus ROG Phone 2

As mentioned above, the alleged ROG Phone 2 by Asus will feature 30W Fast Charging. This will be achieved by a voltage ranging anywhere from 5V to 10V and 3A of current. So, in theory, the upcoming gaming device may be topped off at the 30W maximum capacity; but the speed may be reduced in accordance to the temperature of the CPU. Notably, the previous generation of the smartphone also supports the charging speeds mentioned above. Unfortunately, the listing does not mention more details about the handset.

Asus ROG Phone

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Past leaks of the Asus ROG Phone have already confirmed the presence of a 120Hz refresh rate display on the smartphone. This will be an upgrade from the 90Hz display on its predecessor. It will also be the third mobile device in the world to support the said refresh rate, after the Razer Phone and Razer Phone 2. Unfortunately, the rest of the specifications of the ROG Phone 2 are not known yet. But if it manages to pack in top tier specifications at the aforementioned price tag, it may be a compelling buy over its rivals like the Nubia Red Magic 3 and Xiaomi Black Shark 2. The upcoming gaming handset may be launched at a price of CNY 4,399 (Rs. 44,400); which is lower than the Chinese price of the ROG Phone which was CNY 5,999 (Rs. 60,600) at the time of launch.

July 3, 2019
Asus ROG Phone 2 To Launch On July 23

The rise of mobile gaming has led to an unprecedented demand for gaming smartphones. Over the past few years, many major OEMs have launched a gaming handset of its own. One such company is Taiwanese electronics giant Asus; which launched its first gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone last year. It was revealed a while ago that the company is working with Tencent, a major Chinese conglomerate for the successor of the device, the ROG Phone 2. Now, the launch date and the expected pricing of the handset has been leaked online.

Asus ROG Phone 2

As mentioned above, Asus may launch the ROG Phone 2 at an event on July 23. The launch event will be held in Beijing, China according to the reports; after which the smartphone will be showcased by the company at the ChinaJoy 2019 digital entertainment expo scheduled for the month of August. Apart from the launch date, the report also mentions the expected starting price of the device. It is believed that the ROG Phone 2 by Asus will be priced significantly lower than its predecessor. The upcoming gaming handset may be launched at a price of CNY 4,399 (Rs. 44,400); which is lower than the Chinese price of the ROG Phone which was CNY 5,999 (Rs. 60,600) at the time of launch.

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Past leaks of the Asus ROG Phone have already confirmed the presence of a 120Hz refresh rate display on the smartphone. This will be an upgrade from the 90Hz display on its predecessor. It will also be the third mobile device in the world to support the said refresh rate, after the Razer Phone and Razer Phone 2. Unfortunately, the rest of the specifications of the ROG Phone 2 are not known yet. But if it manages to pack in top tier specifications at the aforementioned price tag, it may be a compelling buy over its rivals like the Nubia Red Magic 3 and Xiaomi Black Shark 2.

June 19, 2019
Asus ROG Phone 2 With 120 Hz Display To Launch Soon

With the rise in popularity for mobile gaming, the demand for gaming smartphones has also seen an upward trend. In the year 2018, Taiwan based Asus launched the ROG Phone which is packed with features that are designed and incorporated while keeping gamers in mind. As time passed, the device’s specification seems to fall short in comparison to its competitors including the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2.

To take on its competitors that pack flagship worthy features from 2019, Asus has been anticipated to launch a successor to the original ROG phone. Pleasingly, the company has officially revealed that the second generation ROG Phone is in the works and it will have a feature that is a segment first. ROG’s official account on Chinese social media website, Weibo confirmed that the Asus ROG gaming Phone 2 will have a praiseworthy 120 Hz refresh rate display. The said display provides for an enhanced viewing experience which is more pleasing to the eye. Noteworthy, it is not yet confirmed whether the future smartphone will use an LCD display or an AMOLED display. As AMOLED technology with this high refresh rate is yet to be unveiled by any company.

To boost the hype around the upcoming device, Asus has also collaborated with the game developer, Tencent which is renowned for the wildly successful PUBG Mobile. Other specifications of the upcoming smartphone will be revealed at the time of launch, however, following are the expectations from the device.

Asus ROG Phone 2 Expectations

Snapdragon 855 SoC: Being a 2019 flagship grade Android smartphone, the apparent choice for the chipset on the Asus ROG Phone 2 is Snapdragon 855 which is seen on most other flagship devices from leading OEMs.

4,000 mAh+ Battery: Running resource hungry tasks like games on a smartphone takes a jab on the battery draining it at a comparatively faster pace. Even though the original Asus ROG Phone has a large 4,000 mAh battery, an even larger capacity battery would be appreciated by the consumers. Also, with the ZenFone 6, Asus has managed to accommodate a 5,000 mAh battery. Therefore, the upcoming gaming focused device is also predicted to have a similar size battery.

In-display Fingerprint Sensor:

The original Asus ROG Phone has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor which was found on almost every 2018 flagship device. However, with the advancement in technology, the industry has shifted to an in-display fingerprint sensor which is concealed under the display. Accordingly, the Asus ROG Phone 2 is also expected to have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

6 Inch+ Display:

The original Asus ROG phone Phone has a 6.0 inch AMOLED display with Full HD resolution. With the most mid-range and premium smartphones from 2019 having a display larger than 6 inch, the upcoming Asus ROG Phone 2 is predicted to have a display larger than its predecessor. It is expected to have a display which can range somewhere from 6.3 inch to 6.6 inch.

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To conclude, the expectations and predictions about the Asus ROG Phone 2 will be verified in the coming future with precise specifications being revealed at the time of official launch. The upcoming gaming centred device is expected to launch in the Q3 of 2019.

June 12, 2019