Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
The Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, backed by a large 6,000 mAh battery for multi-day use (2021).
2021 · Mid-range · Android 11ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Exceptional 6,000 mAh battery — lasts 2+ days with typical use
✓Fast, responsive Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) for everyday tasks and gaming
✓16GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓64 MP main camera for sharp photos
✓6.78" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
⊗ Cons
✗Heavy at 238g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
OS
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, ROG UI
RAM
16GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
395 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Main Video
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
6,000 mAh
Excellent endurance — easily lasts a full day
Weight
238g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
172.8 x 77.3 x 10.3 mm (6.80 x 3.04 x 0.41 in)
USB
USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
