Asus ROG Phone 5 review
The Asus ROG 5 is the
best gaming phone that appeals to non-gamers too
OUR VERDICT
The Asus ROG 5 is the best gaming smartphone you can buy with
design features and software perks that augment the playing experience.
Incremental improvements on its predecessor make it a superior choice that make
the phone appealing to non-gamers as well, from its good screen to great
speakers to unseen internal refinements that let its 65W fast charging juice
the phone from zero to almost full in under an hour. It’s still a pricey
handset with notable camera shortcomings compared to rival flagships, but the
ROG 5 is a recommendable alternative to top Android phones if you don’t mind
its few flaws.
FOR
• Remarkable
performance
• Neat built-in
gaming features
• Great display
and speakers
AGAINST
• Still no
telephoto lens
• ‘Gamer chic’
looks might be too much for some
• Large, heavy
and dense
Buy it if…
You want the best gaming phone
This one’s easy: we feel the
Asus ROG 5 is one of if not the best gaming phone given its advancements,
software, and accessories. If you like mobile gaming, there aren’t many better
choices.
You like watching media on your
phone
Some of the same things that make
the Asus ROG 5 a good gaming phone also make it great for binging media: good
screen, great speakers, and a giant battery that quickly recharges with its 65W
in-box charger. And a 3.5mm headphone jack helps.
You loathe running out of
battery life
There are few phones with a 6,000mAh battery, and the Asus ROG 5 is one of
them. Fewer still recharge as quickly as this phone given its unique
split-battery construction (two 3,000mAh cells) and 65W charger.
Don’t buy it if…
You want a superior camera
phone
It’s no secret that the Asus
ROG 5 lags behind other flagship phones in the camera department.
Consider a leading iPhone 12 or Samsung Galaxy S21 model if you prize
photography in your phones.
You want a cheaper mobile
gaming experience
The Asus ROG 5 is as pricey as
many top-tier flagships, especially the Pro and Ultimate models. There are
other high-specced yet more affordable flagships out there, like the OnePlus
8T, that could provide a suitable and far more affordable gaming
experience.
You want a classier-looking
phone
Gamer-chic isn’t for everyone, and at the Asus ROG 5’s prices, you might want a
more posh-looking handset. The iPhone 12 series will suit if you appreciate its
squared-off edges, or the Samsung S21 Ultra/Note 20 Ultra if you need absolute
class.
source: https://www.techradar.com/uk/reviews/asus-rog-phone-5