ROG Phone 5
Snapdragon 888 gaming beast with RGB ROG logo and 18 GB RAM ceiling.
The Asus ROG Phone 5 is a gaming Asus smartphone released Mar 2021, with a launch price of $999. It pairs the Snapdragon 888 with a 6.78" FHD+ AMOLED, 144Hz display, a 64 MP IMX686 + 13 MP ultrawide + 5 MP macro main camera and a 6000 mAh dual-cell, 65W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 87/100 — Why the ROG Phone 5 mattered Standout strengths: 144hz amoled + 300hz touch — unmatched at launch and up to 18 gb ram. Main trade-off: 238 g weight is taxing.
Why the ROG Phone 5 mattered
The ROG Phone 5 was the first phone with an 18 GB RAM option, and the first to ship a Samsung E4 AMOLED at 144Hz with 300Hz touch sampling — making it both a gaming benchmark and a tech showcase that pushed mainstream flagships to chase the same numbers.
Read the full review- 144Hz AMOLED + 300Hz touch — unmatched at launch
- Up to 18 GB RAM
- Best-in-class stereo speakers
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the ROG Phone 5 compares
| ROG Phone 5 | Pixel 9 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 87 | 87 | 86 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Google Tensor G4 | SD 8 Elite |
| Display | 6.78" FHD+ AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.78" AMOLED 185 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP IMX686 + 13 MP ultrawide + 5 MP macro | 50 MP · f/1.68 | 50 MP · f/1.9 |
| Battery | 6000 mAh dual-cell, 65W | 4,700 mAh | 5,800 mAh |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 | $1,199 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the ROG Phone 5 released?
The ROG Phone 5 was released in Mar 2021.
How much does the ROG Phone 5 cost?
The ROG Phone 5 launched at $999 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the ROG Phone 5 screen size and type?
The ROG Phone 5 has a 6.78" FHD+ AMOLED, 144Hz display.
What chipset does the ROG Phone 5 use?
The ROG Phone 5 is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the ROG Phone 5 have?
The ROG Phone 5 ships with 8/12/16/18 GB LPDDR5 (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the ROG Phone 5 battery capacity?
The ROG Phone 5 has a 6000 mAh dual-cell, 65W battery.
What is the ROG Phone 5 main camera?
The ROG Phone 5 has a 64 MP IMX686 + 13 MP ultrawide + 5 MP macro main camera.
Does the ROG Phone 5 have 5G?
The ROG Phone 5 supports 5G (Yes, sub-6 + mmWave).
How much does the ROG Phone 5 weigh?
The ROG Phone 5 weighs 238 g.
What colours does the ROG Phone 5 come in?
The ROG Phone 5 is available in 2 colours: Phantom Black, Storm White.
Is the ROG Phone 5 worth buying?
The ROG Phone 5 was the first phone with an 18 GB RAM option, and the first to ship a Samsung E4 AMOLED at 144Hz with 300Hz touch sampling — making it both a gaming benchmark and a tech showcase that pushed mainstream flagships to chase the same numbers. SpecEagle gives the ROG Phone 5 an editorial score of 87/100.
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