Asus ROG Phone 3

Incredibly powerful ; Stunning sound ; Focused, useful gaming features ; Large, smooth screen ; Great software

Camera could be better ; Heavy

Last updated: Jan 05, 2021 (

Super-fast hardware ; Smooth AMOLED display ; Powerful audio quality

Not waterproof or IP rated ; No wireless charging ; Mediocre cameras

Boasting top-notch hardware, a terrific display, and great audio quality, the Asus ROG Phone 3 sets a high bar for smartphone gaming.

Absolute best specs in phones 6,000mAh battery and 144Hz screen appreciable by non-gamers, too AirTriggers are neat

So-so cameras AirTriggers and other gaming features only work with select games No wireless charging

The Asus ROG 3 is a fantastic phone, with top-tier specs and perks that even non-gamers will love, like a 6,000mAh battery and smooth 144Hz display. Its unique features, like AirTriggers and clip-on accessories, could improve anyone’s gaming, though...

Fantastic display ; Fantastic speakers ; Fantastic battery life ; Exceptional performance ; Air Triggers

Disappointing cameras ; No dust or water resistance rating

Outstanding all-round performance; Lots of storage and RAM for its price points; Loud, spatial audio; Useful proprietary accessories available — docks, fan, dual screen case

Bad minimum brightness; No water resistance; GSM only (no Verizon)

Incredible performance ; Wicked-fast 144Hz display ; Huge 6,000mAh battery ; Innovative air triggers and features ; Both gamer-centric and simple interfaces ; Great cameras ; Two USB-C ports for optimal charging angles

Sometimes inconsistent battery life ; Can get quite hot ; No wireless charging ; No IP rating

Asus has figured out how to make a gaming phone that also excels as a regular smartphone. The ROG Phone 3 is still one of the fastest phones on the market, and its killer battery life and simple interface make it a great device, especially if you can...

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The ROG Phone 3 is a formidable smartphone to own. With a large screen, loud stereo speakers and the fastest processor, it will run any of your most demanding Android apps without a fuss. Retailing at S$1,598, it is a reasonable price to pay when...

Ergonomically designed and solid build quality ; RBG light at the back ; Fast 144 Hz AMOLED HDR10+ display, 270 Hz touch-sampling rate ; Top-notch performance (3.1 GHz Snapdragon 865+), as much as 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage ; Two pressure-sensitive...

Bulky ; No dedicated headphone jack

The ROG Phone 3 can be an ultimate gaming machine for hardcore smartphone gamers, everything from its 144 Hz display, gaming-focused UI, the added AirTrigger 3 touch buttons, dual front-facing speakers, all play a vital role in playing games.

Excellent performance in games ; AirTriggers, side-mounted USB port, large accessory ecosystem ; Good cameras ; Bright, vibrant display

Gets warm when stressed ; Bulky and heavy ; No IP rating or wireless charging

The ROG Phone 3 is clearly not for everyone. There are plenty of options that cost less and are much sleeker and easier to live with. Your choices include the OnePlus 8 series, the Mi 10 5G, Realme X50 Pro 5G, and several previous-gen flagships such as...