The Asus ROG Phone 2 is a gaming-centric flagship smartphone that comes with a robust configuration to meet the need of the gamers. It has a long-time battery backup, which will be greatly admired. The camera performance is also very promising. There is huge internal storage too. However, the budget of the device is maybe heavier for some consumers
Asus ROG Phone 2 Specifications:
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB | |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP | |
| Front Camera | 24 MP | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | |
| Display | 6.59 inches |
General
| Launch Date | October 8, 2019 (Official) | |
| Brand | Asus | |
| Model | ROG Phone 2 | |
| Operating System | Android v9.0 (Pie) | |
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM, Dual VoLTE | |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano |
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| Network | 4G: Available (supports Indian bands) 3G: Available, 2G: Available |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | yes | |
| Quick Charging |
Design
| Height | 170.9 mm | |
| Width | 77.6 mm | |
| Thickness | 9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 240 grams | |
| Colours | Black |
Display
| Screen Size | 6.59 inches (16.74 cm) | |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| Bezel-less display | yes | |
| Pixel Density | 391 ppi | |
| Display Type | AMOLED | |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v6 | |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen | |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 80.21 % |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | |
| Processor | Octa core (2.96 GHz, Single core, Kryo 485 + 2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 485 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 485) | |
| Architecture | 64 bit | |
| Graphics | Adreno 640 | |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | |
| Expandable Memory | No | |
| USB OTG Support | yes |
Camera
| Main Camera | ||
| Resolution | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Primary Cameras | |
| Sensor | Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor | |
| Autofocus | yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |
| Physical Aperture | F1.79 | |
| Flash | yes LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | |
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | |
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps, 1920×1080 @ 60 fps | |
| Front Camera | ||
| Resolution | 24 MP Front Camera | |
| Physical Aperture | F2.0 | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | |
| Type | Li-Polymer | |
| User Replaceable | No | |
| Quick Charging | yes Hyper |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | |
| Network Support | 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G | |
| VoLTE | yes | |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
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| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
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| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n, MIMO | |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | v5.0 | |
| GPS | with A-GPS, Glonass | |
| NFC | yes | |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging | |
| USB Type-C | yes (Doesn`t support micro-USB) |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | yes | |
| Loudspeaker | yes | |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm | |
| Audio Features | DTS Sound |
Special Features
| Fingerprint Sensor | yes | |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen | |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Display and Camera
The Asus ROG Phone 2 flaunts a 6.59-inch AMOLED display having a resolution of 1,080 x 2,340 pixels and a density of 391 PPI. The aspect ratio of 19.5:9 makes it look better. The device has a Corning Gorilla Glass as well, which protects it from minor scratches and marks.
For the cameras, it has a 48MP and 13MP lenses, which has been provided with many features and filters to capture awesome pictures. At the front, there is a 24MP sensor, which clicks equally good selfie pictures one would love to share.
Configuration and Battery
The Asus ROG Phone 2 has been equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset with an octa-core processor having a clock speed of up to 2.96GHz. It is further assisted Adreno 640 and an 8GB RAM, which is great for graphics, games and smooth performance.
For the power backup, there is a Li-Po battery having a capacity of 6,000mAh, which is huge provided to back up the device for a long time. It is also provided with a Hyper Quick Charging feature that can refill the battery in a short time.
Storage and Connectivity
The storage capacity is 128GB, which is huge to make room for users to keep their files and data. There is no expandable memory slot.
For the connectivity, it has 4G VoLTE support in both the slots and other than that, it has Wi-Fi 802.11, a/b/g/n, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth, GPS with A-GPS, USB Type-C, etc.
- The most value for money gaming smartphone you can buy today
- Was the world’s first phone with Snapdragon 855+, and also the first to launch in India with that chipset
- The display comes with a 120Hz refresh rate – in comparison the OnePlus 7T offers a 90Hz display
- The massive 6,000mAh battery is a feature you won’t find on any other flagship
- There are official accessories like Twin View dock, gaming controller and a desktop dock to improve your gaming experience
- All these accessories can be used with the next-gen ROG Phone, making them future proof
