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Asus ROG Phone 5

8.6/ 10

Updated May 2026

Available
  • Network
    5G / LTE
  • Display
    —
  • Camera
    64 MP
  • Memory
    256 GB
  • Battery
    6000 mAh
  • OS
    Android 11

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ROG Phone 5 is a line of Android gaming smartphones made by Asus as the fourth generation of ROG smartphone series following the third generation ROG Phone 3. It was launched on 10 March 2021.

Source: spec data adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Key specifications

OSROG UI based on Android 11
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAMLPDDR5 RAM / 8/12 GB (Base) / 16 GB (Pro) / 18 GB (Ultimate)
StorageUFS 3.1 / 128/256 GB (Base) / 256 GB (Pro) / 512 GB (Ultimate)
Display6.78 in AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1080p 1080 × 2448 pixels, 20.4:9 aspect ratio (395 ppi), 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+
Main camera64 MP Sony Exmor IMX686, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8 μm, PDAF + 13 MP, f/2.4, 125˚, 11mm (ultrawide) + 5 MP, f/2.0, (macro) / LED flash, HDR, panorama, 8K@30fps, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera24 MP, f/2.5, 27mm (wide), 0.9 μm
Battery6000mAh Li-Po (2x 3000mAh)
Charging65W Fast charging, Reverse charging 10W Power Delivery 3.0 Quick Charge 5
Weight238 g
Dimensions172.8 x 77.3 x 10.3

Design and display

The Asus ROG Phone 5 features a modern display measuring approximately 6.x inches. Display details: 6.78 in AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1080p 1080 × 2448 pixels, 20.4:9 aspect ratio (395 ppi), 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+. The handset weighs 238 g and is built in a Slate form factor.

Performance

Powering the Asus ROG Phone 5 is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 system-on-chip. CPU configuration: Octa-core (1x 2.84 GHz Kryo 680 Prime + 3x 2.42 GHz Kryo 680 Gold + 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 680 Silver). Graphics are handled by Adreno 660. It ships with LPDDR5 RAM / 8/12 GB (Base) / 16 GB (Pro) / 18 GB (Ultimate) of RAM. Storage options: UFS 3.1 / 128/256 GB (Base) / 256 GB (Pro) / 512 GB (Ultimate).

Camera

The rear camera system on the Asus ROG Phone 5: 64 MP Sony Exmor IMX686, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8 μm, PDAF + 13 MP, f/2.4, 125˚, 11mm (ultrawide) + 5 MP, f/2.0, (macro) / LED flash, HDR, panorama, 8K@30fps, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front-facing camera: 24 MP, f/2.5, 27mm (wide), 0.9 μm.

Battery and charging

The Asus ROG Phone 5 packs a 6000mAh Li-Po (2x 3000mAh) battery. Charging support: 65W Fast charging, Reverse charging 10W Power Delivery 3.0 Quick Charge 5.

Connectivity

Network support: 2G, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE and 5G. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.2, HFP, AVRCP, HID, PAN, OPP, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive / WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2x2 MIMO (2.4, 5 & 6 GHz), dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot, NFC.

Rating breakdown

Editorial scores per criterion (out of 10).

features
8.0
performance
8.0
connectivity
9.0
display
9.0
design
8.0
camera
8.0
battery
10.0

Full specifications

NETWORK
Technology2G, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE and 5G
LAUNCH
StatusAvailable. Released 2021
BODY
Dimensions172.8 x 77.3 x 10.3
Weight238 g
BuildSlate
DISPLAY
Type6.78 in AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1080p 1080 × 2448 pixels, 20.4:9 aspect ratio (395 ppi), 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+
PLATFORM
OSROG UI based on Android 11
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPUOcta-core (1x 2.84 GHz Kryo 680 Prime + 3x 2.42 GHz Kryo 680 Gold + 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 680 Silver)
GPUAdreno 660
MEMORY
Card slotNone
InternalUFS 3.1 / 128/256 GB (Base) / 256 GB (Pro) / 512 GB (Ultimate)
MAIN CAMERA
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Single64 MP Sony Exmor IMX686, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8 μm, PDAF + 13 MP, f/2.4, 125˚, 11mm (ultrawide) + 5 MP, f/2.0, (macro) / LED flash, HDR, panorama, 8K@30fps, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single24 MP, f/2.5, 27mm (wide), 0.9 μm
SOUND
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNo
COMMS
WLANBluetooth 5.2, HFP, AVRCP, HID, PAN, OPP, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive / WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2x2 MIMO (2.4, 5 & 6 GHz), dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot, NFC
Bluetooth5.x, A2DP, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
USBUSB Type-C
NFCYes
FEATURES
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BATTERY
Charging65W Fast charging, Reverse charging 10W Power Delivery 3.0 Quick Charge 5
Battery Type6000mAh Li-Po (2x 3000mAh)

● Questions about this phone

What camera does the Asus ROG Phone 5 have?
The Asus ROG Phone 5 features a 64 MP main camera. Specifications: 64 MP Sony Exmor IMX686.
What is the Asus ROG Phone 5 battery capacity?
The Asus ROG Phone 5 has a 6000 mAh battery.
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5 support 5G?
Yes, the Asus ROG Phone 5 supports 5G networks.
What operating system does the Asus ROG Phone 5 run?
The Asus ROG Phone 5 runs Android 11 (full: ROG UI based on Android 11).
What is AppsApk's rating for the Asus ROG Phone 5?
AppsApk's editorial team rates the Asus ROG Phone 5 at 8.6 out of 10 based on design, display, battery, camera, features, connectivity, and performance.