Review of the smartphone Asus ROG Phone 3 with advantages and disadvantages

What can happen when a company famous all over the world for powerful and advanced laptops, in an instant changes the concept and opens a line of gaming smartphones? Hmm, for example, the release of a bright gadget Asus ROG Phone 3 with productive hardware and an attractive appearance.

Already in July 2020, this device will hit the shelves of Russian stores, but before considering it directly for purchase, let's make sure of the original quality with the help of our review.

About the company and smartphones

Contrary to popular belief that Chinese products are of dubious quality, brands such as Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo, and Asus have been debunking such an offensive myth for years. The latter, by the way, has existed for more than 30 years (since 1989).It is noteworthy that Asus smartphones have been produced since 2007, but only now the releases have begun to receive due attention.

Smartphones of the Zenfon and Rog lines have been underestimated by the public for a long time. Since 2018, the popularity has gradually increased, now it is the No. 1 brand in Taiwan, and the whole world is not far away! The brand's products are distinguished by high performance (advanced chips, bright matrices) and meticulous attention to the smallest details in design. Still, starting with laptops and computers gave Asus a significant advantage. At the moment, the company's net profit is approximately 623.8 million dollars.

Appearance

The appearance of the upcoming novelty is, in fact, unusual. It is worth noting the impressive dimensions of Asus ROG Phone 3 - 171 x 78 x 9.9 mm. With every month of 2020, smartphones are getting taller and wider, and this device is unlikely to lie securely in small palms, every time striving to fall. (The exact weight is not yet known).

In this case, the brand attended to the introduction of expensive high-quality materials. The case and display are covered with tempered glass, resistant to damage. However, at the same time, the slip and soiling of the model increases. They decided to make the side faces aluminum, they, according to the standard, have a volume swing and an unlock button.

We advise you to purchase a cover in advance!

The developers did a good job on the ergonomics of Asus ROG Phone 3. The photo clearly shows that, thanks to the streamlined edges, the back of the gadget is less prone to scratches. In addition, with an iridescent insert in the middle of the case and an unusual camera with two sensors, the design of the device suggests that the brand was inspired by cyberpunk.

The front part is represented by an almost frameless screen.The speaker strip on top with a small spherical front camera and an identical detail on the bottom do not spoil the appearance of the model. As for the fingerprint scanner, here the developers decided to remove all the cutouts and replace them with a reliable optical unlock (through the screen).

The smartphone does not have additional protection in the form of factory shockproof glass or IP protection (against dust or water), so the safety and durability of the purchase are the responsibility of the buyer.

Luckily, Asus hasn't yet decided to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack from their products, so users can use either wired headphones or a Bluetooth headset.

Equipment

It is not known for certain whether the brand will add a factory silicone case to the traditional kit, however, in addition to the powerful device, there will definitely be in the box:

• A clip for a SIM card slot;
• Adapter for charging;
• USB cable (standard);
• Add. the documents.

The main information about the Asus ROG Phone 3 was declassified not so long ago, but there were no changes in the “colors” column. The model is presented only in black. On the other hand, the black color does not cheapen the novelty at all, and the extraordinary design of Asus will be able to outshine even the brightest colors.

Characteristics

Screen

Echoing the latest trends, the Chinese brand has created a truly large screen with a diagonal of 6.6 inches (about 80% of the entire surface area). Such dimensions allow users to fully appreciate the image quality when watching videos or reading books in electronic format. Resolution - 1080 x 2340 pixels, and their density was 391 ppi. Therefore, we can talk about a decent display brightness both in sunny and cloudy weather.

The large display is based on an expensive Amoled matrix, thanks to which Asus ROG Phone 3 is on a par with powerful luxury Samsung gadgets. The development is famous for its unique color reproduction, brightness and low power consumption.However, from the minuses of an expensive screen - fragility, fragility and a harmful PWM effect. Although the last point quickly solves the "Reading Mode" function (yellowish screen). Also, Asus did not stint on protection from Corning Gorilla Glass (the version is not yet known).

The smartphone also has a high dynamic range (HDR10 +), which means it can display more shades than a regular screen, and automatically adjust the saturation to changing frames. For a long time, the technology was only available on TVs.

The screen refresh rate reaches 144 GHz, in comparison, modern laptop monitors give out 240 GHz. Remember, the higher the frequency, the more "alive" the image will look!

Operating system

The developers have equipped Asus ROG Phone 3 with the latest technologies. Among them is the latest version of the Android 10 OS. Thus, the user opens up a whole world of convenient functions, starting with the gesture system, application control, convenient map settings, and ending with variations of widgets, icon themes and fonts.

Among the innovations, it is worth highlighting improved protection of personal data: two-factor authentication, blocking a Google account on all devices with one click, and enhanced control over leaks from cloud storage.

The organization in smartphones on OS 10 has also undergone some metamorphosis: automatic creation of a Smart Group for the most used applications, custom sorting and changing icons, and a convenient push-up notification curtain.

The multifunctional system will be complemented by the author's shell Asus - Rog UI. Her presence is easy to notice. For example, swiping the screen up opens a menu with all installed applications, and not the usual Google Assistant.For users who especially value their own security, the developers offer additional blocking with AppLock and Hide App.

In any case, by going to the "Themes" section in the settings, you can choose both the Asus launcher and the more familiar Android look.

Performance and memory

Of course, the brand that specializes in high-end gaming laptops couldn't leave the Phone 3 without a nimble processor. It will be a productive 7-nanometer Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chip, which many smartphones, also called "gaming", can only dream of.

The processor has 8 active cores divided into three clusters. The maximum clock speed of Kryo 585 reaches 3.09 GHz. In the second cluster, 3 cores with a frequency of 2.42 GHz settled, and in another, the remaining 4 at 1.8 GHz. Note that many smartphones have a maximum frequency, like the Asus ROG Phone 3 cores in the last cluster. HTM technology is also available here, thanks to which all 8 cores are involved during operation. The development ensures uninterrupted processes, performance, and also extends battery life.

In terms of games, the smartphone has updated DirectX technology to the latest version and a new OpenGL ES feature that supports improved graphics. Thus, the phone handles 3D shooters, high-poly modeling and is generally suitable for heavy applications.
Smartphone RAM (optional) - 12 or 16 GB. Again, remember that most often the memory of gaming smartphones is not higher than 8 GB. External memory is even cooler - 128, 512 GB and 1 TB.

Asus ROG Phone 3 is definitely faster than its competitors.

autonomy

Asus ROG Phone 3 has a non-removable battery with a capacity of 5800 mAh.A non-standard value, at which even a smartphone with a 6.6-inch screen will last at least two days without recharging. The gameplay will stretch for more than 15 hours, and in standby mode, the gadget will increase to a week. The 30V Quick Charge 4.0 function will complement the pleasant picture (in other smartphones with an identical function, the phone was charged by 40% in 30 minutes) and 10V reverse charging.

cameras

The main camera with two high-quality sensors did not disappoint in the gaming Asus ROG Phone 3:

• The first is at 64 MP, with an aperture of f / 1.8, and a wide viewing angle. At the moment, there are no real photos taken on the Phone 3, but such high values ​​already indicate a decent quality of future shootings. A good aperture of f/1.8 confirms the fact that the new Asus will take great pictures even in twilight.
• The second is 16 MP, f/2.4 aperture, and an ultra-wide angle of 11 mm. Here the values ​​​​are much weaker, but it will show itself perfectly when recording video. The maximum quality will reach 4K at 60 frames per second.

Front camera - 13 MP.

Even though the camera is not the main trump card in the brand's sleeve, users will be able to enjoy good quality and color reproduction.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Big screen;
• Unusual design;
• Quality materials;
• Capacitive battery;
• Fast and powerful processor;
• Excellent camera values;
• Fast and reverse charging functions;
• Latest version of Android OS;
• 4K video quality;
• Additional protection Corning.

• Slippery and easily soiled coating;
• Fragile matrix;
• There is no memory card slot.

Results and price

The release of new items is scheduled for July this year.Taking into account all the features and capabilities of the Asus ROG Phone 3, many of which are luxury, we can assume that the price will be significant (from 25 thousand rubles).

The Chinese brand has presented an excellent and really gaming smartphone. For lovers of productive games or people involved in professions related to modeling, this model is 100% suitable. A smartphone is also suitable for (non) gamers, because there is a high-quality camera and a capacious battery.