Taiwanese company ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has launched its ROG Phone 6, ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro gaming smartphone series, in a virtual event called “For Those Who Dare”.
The most powerful ROG phones with impressive specifications to date, both smartphones in the ROG Phone 6 series run on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 flagship mobile platform (as seen on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra). opens in a new tab), OnePlus). 10 Pro (opens in a new tab) and Xiaomi 12 Pro (opens in a new tab)) and include an improved GameCool 6 cooling system.
ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro: specifications
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The ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro are among the first smartphones to be launched with Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 flagship chip and feature phone up to 3 CPU clock speeds. 2 GHz, up to 18 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of storage. Both phones include an enhanced GameCool 6 cooling system, which includes 360 ° CPU cooling technology to provide players with the sustained performance they need. A 6000 mAh battery is also sure to give enough power even for longer gaming sessions.
Both the ROG Phone 6 and the ROG Phone 6 Pro have stunning and identical screen specifications with a 6.78-inch Samsung AMOLED HDR10 + display that uses exclusive ROG tuning technology to achieve a refresh rate of 165 Hz and a frequency of of 720 Hz touch sampling and a 23 ms ultra. -Low touch latency. The screen can be set to 60 Hz, 90 Hz, 120 Hz, 144 Hz or 165 Hz for a great gaming experience.
For the ROG 6 series, the AirTrigger 6 has been significantly improved, with ultrasonic sensors now fully supporting various gestures, including new features such as dual action, press and gyroscope lift and orientation.
The GameFX audio system, on both phones, includes seven-magnet symmetrical dual speakers that turn on for truly balanced stereo sound effects, and there’s also a comfortable 3.5mm headphone jack. The phones are also equipped with Snapdragon Sound technology that promises very low latency processing for slow playback and lossless music playback.
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50MP triple camera system
The two smartphones in the ROG Phone 6 series are equipped with a triple camera system, which includes a 50 MP Sony IMX766 main wide-angle camera, a second 13 MP ultra-large camera and a macro that completes the trio a the back. In front you will find a 12 MP camera for selfies and videos. Enhanced software features for this series include HDR10 + video mode.
ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro: What’s the Difference?
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As you can see in all the identical specifications above, the ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro share a lot, but there are some differences. Both gaming phones have a lot of RAM but the Pro version; it has a whopping 18GB of RAM, while the standard ROG Phone 6 has (still huge) 16GB.
The ROG Phone 6 is available in Phantom Black and Storm White, while the ROG Phone 6 Pro is only available in Storm White. Aside from the available colors, there is only a small design difference between the two models: the Pro edition has a ROG Vision color PMOLED screen, which can summon different graphics on the back of the phone, while the standard version only has a simple ROG logo. illuminated in RGB.
ROG Phone 6 Series: price and availability
Another significant difference between the ROG Phone 6 and the ROG Phone 6 Pro is the price. The ASUS ROG Phone 6 sells for £ 899 / € 999, while the ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro sells for £ 1,099 / € 1,299. We know that the phone will be available in the UK and Europe with other markets yet to be confirmed.
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