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Asus ROG Phone 5 phone review — specs and Genze score

Asus ROG Phone 5 Specifications

Asus

Released 2021, Apr 26

8 / 12 / 16 GB RAM · Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)

  • 238g, 10.3mm thickness
  • Android 11, up to Android 13, ROG UI
  • 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 10
Display 8.7
Performance 8.8
Camera 4.9
Body 6
Gaming 8.8
Software 4.4
Connectivity 8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 7.8/10

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Quick specifications

6.78"

1080x2448 pixels

64MP

4320p

8-16GB RAM

Snapdragon 888 5G

6000mAh

65W

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7.8 /10
Performance 8.8/10
Battery 10/10
Display 8.7/10
Camera 4.9/10
Body 6/10
Gaming 8.8/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
5 nm 2.84 GHz BT 5.2 Wi‑Fi 6.0 2021

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - Version 1
??? HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 1700 - Version 2, Version 3
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - Version 1
??? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48 - Version 2, Version 3
5G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - Version 1
??? 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - Version 2, Version 3
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 1400/150 Mbps, 5G 4 Gbps DL
Announced 2021, March 10
Status Available. Released 2021, April 26
Dimensions 172.8 x 77.3 x 10.3 mm (6.80 x 3.04 x 0.41 in)
Weight 238 g (8.40 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
??? RGB light panel (on the back)

Pressure sensitive zones (Gaming triggers)
Type AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
Size 6.78 inches, 109.5 cm2 (~82.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2448 pixels (~395 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
OS Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, ROG UI
Chipset Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 660
Card slot No
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM
??? UFS 3.1
Triple 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8??m, PDAF

13 MP, f/2.4, 11mm, 125?? (ultrawide)

5 MP (macro)
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS
Single 24 MP, f/2.5, 27mm (wide), 0.9??m
Features Panorama, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes, with DTS:X stereo speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers)
3.5mm jack Yes
??? 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
NFC Yes
Radio No
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
Type Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging 65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 70% in 30 min, 100% in 52 min

10W reverse wired
Colors Phantom Black, Storm White
Models ZS673KS, ZS673KS-1B048IN, ASUS_I005DB, ASUS_I005DA, I005DA, I005DB
Price About 370 EUR
Performance AnTuTu: 718864 (v8)

GeekBench: 14536 (v4.4), 3745 (v5.1)

GFXBench: 72fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display 806 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker -24.0 LUFS (Very good)
Battery (old) Endurance rating 110h

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Frequently asked questions

Is Asus ROG Phone 5 worth buying in 2026?

Asus ROG Phone 5 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 7.8/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is Asus ROG Phone 5 good for gaming?

Asus ROG Phone 5 scores 88/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.

What is the battery capacity of Asus ROG Phone 5?

Asus ROG Phone 5 has a 6,000 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Asus ROG Phone 5 have?

Asus ROG Phone 5 features a 6.78-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Asus ROG Phone 5 have?

Asus ROG Phone 5 is available with 8 / 12 / 16 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Asus ROG Phone 5?

Genze rates Asus ROG Phone 5 7.8/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer and carrier sources, reviewed by our editors where possible, and enriched with Genze scores and community feedback. GenZe Rank is not responsible for errors or omissions. Regional variants, firmware updates, and retailer listings may differ from what is shown here—always confirm critical details on the official product page before you buy.

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