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ASUS ROG Phone 6 series unveiled: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 165Hz AMOLED display; Coming to PH soon

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) unveiled the ROG Phone 6 series featuring the ROG Phone 6 and the ROG Phone 6 Pro.

The new ROG Phone 6 series is dubbed “the most powerful ROG Phones ever made” and with good reason. Under the hood, you have the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, which offers 10 percent more CPU and GPU performance, and up to 30 percent more power efficiency compared to the previous Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. It has up to 18GB LPDDR5 RAM, up to 512GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 6000mAh battery with 65W fast charging.

ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro

The gaming phone is also equipped with the upgraded GameCool 6 cooling system which features a 360-degree CPU cooling technology, a 30 percent larger vapor chamber, and 85 percent larger graphite sheets, along with a centered-CPU design to increase heat dissipation from the core.

ASUS also brings in the updated AirTrigger 6 ultrasonic sensors which come with full support for various gestures, including new features such as Dual Action, Press and Lift, and Gyroscope Aiming.

ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro Accessories

At the front, there’s a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a Samsung E4 panel, 2448 x 1080 resolution, 164Hz refresh rate, and 720Hz touch sampling rate. Its flanked by the GameFX audio system which comes with symmetrical seven-magnet dual speakers that offer a balanced sound.

At the back, the triple camera system is headlined by a 50MP main shooter powered by a Sony IMX766 sensor. There’s also a 12MP front camera for selfies and video calls. Additionally, the ROG Phone 6 Pro has a colored ROG Vision mini-display here as well.

ASUS ROG Phone 6, ROG Phone 6 Pro

The ROG Phone 6 is available in Phantom Black and Storm White and comes equipped with Aura RGB lighting on the back, up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512GB storage.

The ROG Phone 6 Pro, on the other hand, is available in Storm White and features a color ROG Vision mini-display on the back, 18GB LPDDR5 RAM memory, and 512GB storage.

Also Read: ASUS launches new ROG laptops with AMD Ryzen 6000 in the PH

The ROG Phone 6 series will be launching in the Philippines soon. Stay tuned for availability and price details.

ASUS ROG Phone 6 / ROG Phone 6 Pro specs

  • Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display, Samsung E4 1ms, 2448 x 1080, 165Hz Refresh Rate, 720Hz Touch Sampling Rate, HDR10+
    Pro Model with ROG Vision Second Display
  • CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 5G, 3.2GHz Octa-core
  • GPU: Adreno 730
  • RAM: 8GB / 12GB / 16GB / 18GB RAM, LPDDR5
  • Storage: 128GB/ 256GB / 512GB Storage, UFS 3.1
  • Rear Cameras: 15MP Main (Sony IMX766), 13MP Ultra-wide, Macro
  • Front Camera: 12MP Selfie (Sony IMX663)
  • Network: 5G, 4G LTE
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi AX Dual Band, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC
  • Others: In-display Fingerprint Sensor, USB-C, Front Stereo Speakers, Dirac Sound, Headphone Jack, Tri-microphone Array, IPX4 Splash Resistance, GameCool 6 Cooling System, AirTrigger 6
  • OS: Android 12
  • Battery: 6000mAh Battery, 65W HyperCharge Fast Charging

Bryan is a geek at heart and a tech enthusiast by choice. He has a strong background in corporate communications, marketing services, and customer relations having worked in the telecommunications and banking sectors for over two decades. In his spare time, he enjoys watching clips on YouTube and binge watching shows on Netflix.

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