ASUS will hold an online presentation " ROG Phone New Product Launch - For the Challenged and Unfulfilled " on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 18:00. ～ The new product launch was held at 18:00 on Wednesday, 26th of December, 2012.
Although it was to be the launch of the latest gaming smartphone, the hashtag for the giveaway campaign was "#ROGPhone5 is the only way to win," so it was expected to be the launch of the " ROG Phone 5 " without a doubt.
As expected, ASUS' gaming brand "ROG" has officially announced the release of its latest gaming smartphone , the "ROG Phone 5" series, in Japan!
Three models with different specifications will be released!
The "ROG Phone 5" series will be available in Japan in two models, the "ROG Phone 5" with 12GB memory and the "ROG Phone 5" with 16GB memory.
The high-end model " ROG Phone 5 Ultimate " will also be released in Japan!
For more information on the amazing performance of these phones, please watch the presentation.
ROG Phone 5
| Outline | |
| Body Color | Phantom Black / Storm White |
|---|---|
| Size | Height 173mm x Width 77mm x Depth 9.9mm |
| Weight | 239g |
| OS | Android 11 (ROG UI) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (octa-core CPU) 2.84GHz |
| Main memory | 12GB LPDDR5 / 16GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | Internal storage : 256GB (UFS 3.1) |
| Display Features | Display : 6.78-inch wide AMOLED display / Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution: 2,448 x 1,080 pixels (Full HD+) (144Hz) Graphics : Adreno 660 |
| Out Camera | 64-megapixel wide-angle camera (main camera)
13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera (2nd camera) 5-megapixel macro camera (3rd camera) |
| In-camera | Built-in 24-megapixel camera |
| Sound functions | Hi-Res
Dirac HD Sound Built-in dual front speakers Built-in Quad Microphone |
| Communication | IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (frequency bands: 2.4GHz/5GHz)
Bluetooth® 5.2 NFC |
| Navigation | GPS
GLONASS BeiDou Galileo QZSS NavIC |
| SIM Card Slot | nanoSIM slot x 2 |
| Communication method | 5G NR n2/n5/n7/n12/n20/n25/n38/n40/n66/n71/n77/78/n79
FDD-LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B66/B71 TD-LTE B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B48 Carrier aggregation 7CA(DL)/2CA(UL) supported W-CDMA B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 GSM/EDGE 850/900/1,800/1,900MHz |
| Sensors | Gyroscope
Electronic compass Proximity sensor Light sensor Fingerprint sensor (in-screen authentication) Acceleration sensor Ultrasonic sensor |
| Battery capacity | 6,000mAh |
| Main accessories | User manual, product warranty card
SIM eject pin USB AC adapter set Aero Case Protective cap for left side port |
| Suggested Retail Price | 12GB model : 99,800 yen (tax included)
16GB model: 114,800 yen (including tax) |
| Release date | 12GB model : June 4, 2021 (Fri.) (scheduled)
16GB model: Friday, May 28, 2021 |
ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
| Outline | |
| Body color | Storm White |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Height 173mm x Width 77mm x Depth 9.9mm |
| Weight | 239g |
| OS | Android 11 (ROG UI) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (octa-core CPU) 2.84GHz |
| Main memory | 18GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | Internal storage : 512GB (UFS 3.1) |
| Display Features | Display : 6.78-inch wide AMOLED display / Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution: 2,448 x 1,080 pixels (Full HD+) (144Hz) Graphics : Adreno 660 |
| Out Camera | 64-megapixel wide-angle camera (main camera)
13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera (2nd camera) 5-megapixel macro camera (3rd camera) LED flash |
| In-camera | Built-in 24-megapixel camera |
| Sound functions | Hi-Res
Dirac HD Sound Built-in dual front speakers Built-in Quad Microphone |
| Communication | IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (frequency bands: 2.4GHz/5GHz)
Bluetooth® 5.2 NFC |
| Navigation | GPS
GLONASS BeiDou Galileo QZSS NavIC |
| Communication | Communication functions
Wireless LAN *6: IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (frequency band: 2.4GHz/5GHz) Bluetooth® function: Bluetooth® 5.2 Communication method 5G NR *7: n2/n5/n7/n12/n20/n25/n38/n40/n66/n71/n77/78/n79 FDD-LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B66/B71 TD-LTE: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B48 Carrier aggregation *8: 7CA(DL)/2CA(UL) supported W-CDMA: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1,800/1,900MHz Tethering functionality Supported |
| Sensors | GPS (GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC support)
Acceleration sensor Electronic compass Light sensor Proximity sensor Gyroscope Fingerprint sensor (in-screen authentication) NFC Ultrasonic sensor |
| Input | Pointing device: 10-point multi-touch screen (capacitive) |
| Interface | USB port: USB Type-C x 1 (USB 2.0) on the bottom of the main unit / USB Type-C x 1 (USB 3.1) on the left side of the main unit
Dedicated port for genuine accessories: Pogo pin x 1 SIM card slot: nanoSIM slot x 2 3.5mm audio jack *13: Microphone/headphone combo jack x 1 |
| Power source | USB AC adapter or lithium polymer battery |
| Battery life | During Wi-Fi communication: approx. 13.8 hours
Mobile communication: approx. 15.9 hours (LTE) / approx. 12.5 hours (5G) Continuous talk time: approx. 2,202 minutes (3G) / approx. 1,938 minutes (VoLTE) Continuous standby time: approx. 355 hours (3G) / approx. 440 hours (VoLTE) / approx. 440 hours (5G) |
| Battery charging time | Approx. 52 min. |
| Battery capacity | 6,000mAh |
| Power consumption | Up to 65W (Quick Charge 5.0/USB Power Delivery 3.0 compatible) |
| Warranty period | Handset/Internal battery/USB AC adapter set: 12-month warranty from the date of purchase in Japan |
| Main accessories | USB AC adapter set
SIM eject pin Transparent case AeroActive Cooler 5 Protective cap for left side port User manual Product warranty card Fan gift box |
| MSRP | 149,800 yen (including tax) |
| Release date | Scheduled for summer 2021 |
ROG Phone 5 is now available for pre-order!
The "ROG Phone 5" 16GB model to be released on May 28, 2021 (Friday), the 12GB model to be released on June 4, 2021 (Friday), and various accessories such as "AeroActive Cooler 5" and "Kunai 3 Gamepad" are available for pre-order at ASUS Store. The accessories are now available for pre-order at the ASUS Store, the official online store of ASUS!
Both of them will be available sooner than expected, so if you pre-order now, you will receive them soon!
The "ROG Phone 5 Ultimate" will be available for pre-order in the summer, so stay tuned for more information!
While the "ROG Phone 5" has a very high spec, the high-end model "ROG Phone 5 Ultimate" will be the most powerful smartphone on the market by May 2021.
Of course, you spend a lot of time playing the latest games, but you also spend a lot of time operating your smartphone, so it's only natural that it should have high specs to ensure a comfortable experience!
Why don't you enjoy a comfortable gaming and smartphone life with the latest and greatest gaming smartphone, the "ROG Phone 5" series?
For more information, please visit the ASUS Store "ROG Phone 5" product page!