ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro Specs, Price, and Best Deals

ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro has just been launched with with an upgrade over last year’s ROG Phone 5. This gaming phone sports high-end specs and an over-the-top design at affordable price. It features the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset with 18GB RAM, a huge 6.78-inch 165Hz display, and a large 6,000 mAh battery life. The ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro has four camera setup in total and run on the Android version 12.

Design

The ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro sports similar design to the vanilla ROG Phone 6 with its unique and refined design language. It has a sleek aluminum frame adorned with subtle yet striking accents, including the RGB “DARE TO PLAY” logo that demands attention. The ROG Phone 6 Pro weighs 239g which is quiet bulky, although it’s not much heavier than the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Additionally, the android phone has a glass front and metal rear material which adds to the overall weight. The ROG Phone 6 Pro rear panel also has a dual camera module at the right side corner and the secondary “ROG Vision” display which shows show the time, a text message, logo, or customizable text.

On the front, there is a massive 6.78-inch AMOLED display, that offers a visual feast for gamers and content enthusiasts alike. The 165Hz refresh rate, combined with a 720Hz touch sampling rate, ensures seamless interaction and responsiveness. Unlike most gaming phone, this device has an in-display camera.

Furthermore, one notable addition of the ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro is the “Air Triggers”. They are ultrasonic zones on the side of the phone that can be used to detect various inputs, and can be assigned to actions in games through touch mappings.

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For functionality, there’s a second USB-C port on the left-hand side of the phone, and it’s even better than the bottom-firing one. It supports HDMI output, and it’s where some accessories (such as the AeroActive cooler) get plugged in. The bottom-firing USB-C port is your standard port, and it’s across from a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Display

Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro boasts a massive 6.78-inch AMOLED display with small bezels, allowing for an immersive gaming experience. The 165Hz refresh rate and 720Hz touch sampling rate contribute to ultra-smooth interactions and responsiveness, setting a new standard for mobile gaming visuals. The display’s 2,448 x 1,080 resolution and HDR10+ support ensure vivid and dynamic visuals.

Furthermore, the display has a peak brightness of 1,450 nits which ensures excellent visibility even under direct sunlight, allowing you to enjoy your favorite content outdoors without any hindrance. Moreover, the display support for 10-bit color depth and HDR10+ ensures that the colors are vivid, with deep blacks and dynamic contrasts.

The ASUS phone also has a second dynamic 2-inch OLED display on the rear panel. Positioned vertically on the right side, this display adds a touch of flair, providing real-time information such as battery percentage, incoming calls, and accessory details.

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Camera

Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro has a triple rear camera setup and a single front facing camera setup. The most significant upgrade in the ROG Phone 6 Pro’s camera setup is its 50MP Sony IMX766 main sensor.

It has a substantial 40% increase in sensor size compared to its predecessor which contributes to improved image quality, particularly in well-lit conditions. While lacking optical image stabilization (OIS) and laser autofocus, the sensor’s Quad Bayer technology allows for more effective low-light performance.

Complementing the main sensor, the ROG Phone 6 Pro features a 13MP ultrawide camera with a 125-degree field of view, allowing for expansive landscape shots. The ultrawide capabilities maintain consistency with its predecessor, offering a reliable option for capturing broader perspectives.

Additionally, a 5MP macro camera, utilizing an OmniVision OV8856 sensor, provides dedicated macro capabilities, enabling close-up shots with improved detail compared to digital zooming.

The inclusion of a powerful Spectra triple 18-bit CV-ISP enables remarkable video features. The Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro camera comes with up to 8K video recording at 24fps, 120fps slow-motion at 4K, and HDR video capture, which caters to videographers seeking versatile recording options. Meanwhile, the 3-axis electronic image stabilization (EIS) enhances video stability, ensuring smoother footage.

On the front, the 6 Pro features a 16MP Sony IMX663 sensor for selfies. While lacking autofocus, the sensor’s performance is commendable, delivering crisp and detailed selfies. The camera app features a dedicated Portrait mode with customizable blur effects and in-depth controls for facial enhancements.

Hardware and Software

Under the hood, the ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro boasts a formidable CPU configuration that comprises 1x 3.2 GHz Kryo Prime (Cortex-X2 based), 3x 2.75 GHz Kryo Gold (Cortex-A710 based), and 4x 2.0 GHz Kryo Silver (Cortex-A510 based) cores.

This configuration, supported by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, which  delivers remarkable processing power for seamless multitasking, gaming, and overall device responsiveness. The Adreno 730 GPU, clocked at 900 MHz, complements the CPU, ensuring smooth graphics performance even in demanding applications. This is the same processor provided for the ASUS ROG Phone 6.

According to Asus, the incremental clock bump across the CPU cores and the improved GPU performance contribute to a 10% boost in overall performance compared to its predecessor.

Additionally, the ROG Phone 6 Pro comes equipped with a generous 18GB of RAM paired with 512GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage, however, the phone lack the micro SD card slot, so there is no chance to expand the storage.

Moreover, ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro comes with a pair of 3,000mAh batteries, totaling 6,000mAh, for uninterrupted usage. The HyperCharge power adapter, included with the device, enables rapid charging, up fully in just 42 minutes. This phone also support a 65W fast charging, and 10W reversed wired chargingse.

The ROG Phone 6 Pro runs on Android 12, enriched with Asus’ proprietary ROG UI and Zen UI. This customized software experience enhances the device’s gaming capabilities, offering features tailored to the gaming community.

ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro Price and Availability

ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro price starts at between $1, 529.00 / € 1,399.00 / £ 1,499.00. The ROG Phone 6 Pro price ranges from about ₦802,000 to ₦912,000 in Nigeria.