Launch report · Asus

Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 gaming flagship with rear LED screen and AeroActive cooler X.

SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2023·$1,400·Score 84/100

ROG 7 Ultimate adds the rear LED matrix, binned 8 Gen 2 silicon and a bundled AeroActive Cooler to the ROG 7 formula. At $1,400 it is for buyers who want every gaming-phone feature in one box.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.78" AMOLED 165 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (binned)
Memory
16 GB · 512 GB
Main cam
50 MP · OIS
Battery
6,000 mAh
Weight
239 g
What stands out
  • Rear ROG Vision LED matrix screen.
  • Binned 8 Gen 2 at 3.2 GHz.
  • 165 Hz AMOLED.
  • AeroActive Cooler X bundled.
What to watch
  • 239 g.
  • IP54 splash only.
  • Storm White colour only.
  • High price.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1,199 · score 91/100