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Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (16GB + 512GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,060RAM capacity:16 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:6.78 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 13 MP & 5 MP

Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (16GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

90%

7.4

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 71% of smartphones
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

25%

8.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

7.3

Display

15%

7.3

Battery

10%

7.0

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

8.7

Audio

3%

5.5

Design

â–²Better than 72% of smartphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £1,060

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (16GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components:

25%

8.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

7.3

Display

15%

7.3

Battery

10%

7.0

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

8.7

Audio

3%

5.5

Design

7.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (16GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

4.9

Price

6.6
Brand name
Asus
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
â–² Better than 76% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor which is faster than processors in 75.5% of smartphones and equal to processors in 2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
16 GB
RAM capacity
16 GB
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 16 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 83.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 12% of smartphones.
Internal storage
512 GB
Internal storage
512 GB
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 77.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 17.2% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.84 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.84 GHz
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.84 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 68.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 11 which is older than that found in 80.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 13 MP & 5 MP
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 13 MP & 5 MP
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 13 MP & 5 MP which is higher than that of 83.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.0 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.0 & f/2.4
â–² Better than 65% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.0 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 65.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
41 mm²
Main camera sensor area
41 mm²
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 41 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 54.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.78 inches
Screen size
6.78 inches
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.78 inches which is larger than the screens of 73.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 9.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2448 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2448 px
â–² Better than 65% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2448 px which is higher than that of 65.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
395 ppi
Pixel density
395 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi which is higher than that of 41.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.9% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Refresh rate
144 Hz
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 144 Hz which is higher than in 89.9% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 6,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 73.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 6.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
65 W
Charging speed
65 W
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 65 W which is faster than in 65.2% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 2.6% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
4
Number of microphones
4
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 4 microphones, which is more than in 96.9% of smartphones and equal to the number in 3.1% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
172.8 mm
Height
172.8 mm
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 172.8 mm which is taller than 92.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
77.3 mm
Width
77.3 mm
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77.3 mm which is wider than 77.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Thickness
10.3 mm
Thickness
10.3 mm
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 10.3 mm which is thicker than 89.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Weight
238 g
Weight
238 g
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 238 g which is heavier than 88.2% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.1% of smartphones.
Device volume
132,440 cm³
Device volume
132,440 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 132,440 cm³ which is larger than 89.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (16GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 8 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 20% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    4320 x 30 fps
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 16x more L1
    L1 cache
    512 KB
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    512 KB vs 32 KB
  • 20% higher refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    144 Hz
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 2 more microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    4
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    4 vs 2
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 13 MP & 5 MP
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 13 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 13 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 8 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 16x more L1
    L1 cache
    512 KB
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    512 KB vs 32 KB
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 18.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.84 GHz
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.84 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 2.84 GHz & 3 x 2.42 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.84 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.84 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 33.3% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    8 W
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (8 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    8 W vs 6 W
  • 83.9% higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    5,728
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (5,728 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    5,728 vs 3,115
  • 2x higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    51.2 GB/s
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 38.3% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,303
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,303 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,303 vs 942
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Process node
    5 nm
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (5 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    5 nm vs 6 nm
  • 3x more shader units
    N. of shading units
    768
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (768 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    768 vs 256
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 28% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    3,242
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (3,242 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    3,242 vs 2,533
  • 49.6% higher 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    5,722
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <975 – >12.4k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (5,722 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    5,722 vs 3,825
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    3,200 MHz
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 23% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    1,508
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (1,508 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    1,508 vs 1,226
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    4320 x 30 fps
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 13 MP & 5 MP
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 13 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 13 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 28.1% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    41 mm²
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (41 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    41 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    24 MP
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (24 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    24 MP vs 16 MP
  • Newer USB version
    USB version
    3.1
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.1 vs 2.0
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Supports ANT+
    ANT+
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This smartphone supports ANT+ technology, the average smartphone does not. 6% of smartphones are ANT+ compatible.
  • 20% higher refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    144 Hz
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.78 inches
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Corning Gorilla Glass Victus vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 25% higher touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    300 Hz
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (300 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    300 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2448 px
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2448 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2448 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 21.2% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    800 nits
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (800 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    800 nits vs 660 nits
  • 200 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    1,200 nits
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1200 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 20% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 97% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    65 W
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (65 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    65 W vs 33 W
  • 2x faster reverse wireless charging speed
    Reverse wireless charging speed
    10 W
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <4.5 W – >10 W
    This smartphone supports a faster reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (10 W vs 5 W). The average speed is 5 W.
    10 W vs 5 W
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    110
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (110 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    110 vs 99.5
  • 2 more microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    4
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 11
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • 21.3% heavier
    Weight
    238 g
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (238 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    238 g vs 196.2 g
  • 16.3% lower French repairability index
    French repairability index
    6.7
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <6.2 – >9.5
    This smartphone has a lower French repairability index than the average smartphone (6.7 vs 8). The average smartphone scores 8.
    6.7 vs 8
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.5
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • 4.08x more expensive
    Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (16GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£1,060 vs £260).
    £1,060 vs £260
  • 10.5% worse value for money
    Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (16GB + 512GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.64 vs 7.3).
    6.64 vs 7.34
  • 5.44x less popular
    Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (16GB + 512GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 11
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.5
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.0 & f/2.4
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.0 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 21.3% heavier
    Weight
    238 g
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (238 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    238 g vs 196.2 g
  • 16.3% lower French repairability index
    French repairability index
    6.7
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <6.2 – >9.5
    This smartphone has a lower French repairability index than the average smartphone (6.7 vs 8). The average smartphone scores 8.
    6.7 vs 8
  • 9.2 mm taller
    Height
    172.8 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (172.8 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    172.8 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 3 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2021
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2021 vs 2024). 3.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    March 2021
    2021 vs 2024
  • 2 mm thicker
    Thickness
    10.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (10.3 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    10.3 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.3 mm wider
    Width
    77.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77.3 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77.3 mm vs 76 mm
  • Poor brand origin
    Brand origin
    Taiwan
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    Taiwan vs China
  • 35.4% larger volume
    Device volume
    132,440 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (132440 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    132,440 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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11/03/2021
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27/05/2021
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androidauthority.com
10/03/2023
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cnet.com
04/04/2021
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gsmarena.com
10/03/2021
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Asus unveils ROG Phone 5, Pro and Ultimate with 6.78" 144 Hz AMOLED displays, S888 chipsets
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12/04/2022
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04/03/2022
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08/07/2021
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12/03/2021
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17/12/2021
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31/01/2022
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (16GB + 512GB)

  • Exceptional and unrivalled gaming performance with the Snapdragon 888/888+ chipset.
  • Stunning 144Hz AMOLED display that is bright, colorful, and very smooth for both gaming and general use.
  • Excellent, industry-leading dual front-facing stereo speakers that offer impressive volume and sound quality.
  • Massive 6,000mAh battery providing long life, even with heavy use, plus 65W fast charging support.
  • Advanced, highly customizable gaming features like the precise AirTrigger 5 ultrasonic shoulder buttons and rear touch sensors.
  • Dual USB-C ports (one on the side) for comfortable charging while gaming in landscape mode.
  • Inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack with an audiophile-grade DAC, a rarity in modern flagship phones.
  • Premium and solid build quality, despite its large size.
  • Minimal, near-stock Android software experience (ZenUI) with useful gaming optimization features in the Armoury Crate app.

What we don't like about Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (16GB + 512GB)

  • The camera performance is considered mediocre compared to other similarly priced flagship phones, especially in low light conditions.
  • The phone is heavy and bulky, which can cause wrist fatigue during prolonged use and make one-handed use difficult.
  • It lacks an official IP rating for water and dust resistance, a common feature in other premium smartphones.
  • Questionable and often slow software (Android OS) update support from Asus.
  • Potential long-term durability concerns and reliability issues, with some users reporting hardware failures like the battery or SIM card reader after a few months.
  • Heats up noticeably under sustained heavy loads, requiring the use of the external AeroActive Cooler accessory to maintain peak performance.
  • No expandable storage via a microSD card slot.
  • Some users reported minor software glitches, such as phantom touches or inconsistent push notifications for certain apps.

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (16GB + 512GB) is a powerhouse gaming smartphone defined by its top-tier internal hardware and specialized features. It boasts a stunning 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED display for ultra-smooth visuals, powered by the flagship Snapdragon 888 processor and a massive 16GB of RAM, ensuring unparalleled performance. Key pros include its huge 6000mAh battery for extended gaming sessions, the highly responsive AirTrigger 5 shoulder controls, and the customizable PMOLED secondary display on the back. A potential con is its bulky size and weight due to the large battery and cooling hardware, making it less practical for non-gaming daily use, and its camera system is functional but does not compete with non-gaming flagships.

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