Asus ROG Phone 5 The Asus ROG Phone 5 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 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.78" · 172.8 x 77.3 x 10.3 mm (6.80 x 3.04 x 0.41 in)
Chipset Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
RAM 12GB | 16GB | 8GB
Storage 128GB | 256GB
Main Camera 64 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ 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
✓ 12GB 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
12GB | 16GB | 8GB
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
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
📷 Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Multi-Camera Setup
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.4, 11mm, 125˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro)
Main Video
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Capacity
6,000 mAh
Excellent endurance — easily lasts a full day
Charging
65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 70% in 30 min, 100% in 52 min 10W reverse wired
📱 Design & Build
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)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Colors
Phantom Black, Storm White
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 1400/150 Mbps, 5G 4 Gbps DL
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - Version 1
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
USB
USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with DTS:X stereo speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5 support 5G?› Yes, the Asus ROG Phone 5 supports 5G connectivity.
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5 have NFC?› Yes, the Asus ROG Phone 5 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5 support wireless charging?› No, the Asus ROG Phone 5 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5 support fast charging?› Yes, up to 65W (65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 70% in 30 min, 100% in 52 min 10W reverse wired).
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5 have expandable storage?› No, the Asus ROG Phone 5 does not support a memory card.
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5 support dual SIM?› The Asus ROG Phone 5 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5 have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Asus ROG Phone 5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5 have stereo speakers?› Yes, the Asus ROG Phone 5 has stereo speakers.
What Android version does the Asus ROG Phone 5 ship with?› The Asus ROG Phone 5 ships with Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, ROG UI.
What type of USB port does the Asus ROG Phone 5 use?› The Asus ROG Phone 5 uses USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector.
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5 support Wi-Fi 7?› The Asus ROG Phone 5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5 support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Asus ROG Phone 5 has 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive.
