ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the new series of ROG Phone 3, the latest generation of the most powerful and exciting gaming smartphone in the world. The entire line-up includes the top-of-the-range ROG Phone 3 model, in dual configuration, along with, once again, the more accessible ROG Phone 3 - Strix Edition.
ROG Phone 3 is the most powerful ROG smartphone ever, thanks to the recently announced Qualcomm® Snapdragon ™ 865 Plus 5G Mobile Platform processor with advanced 5G mobile communications and the potential offered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming ™ technology. With cooling system GameCool 3 updated, ROG Phone 3 was built to deliver ultra-smooth, seamless performance for the ultimate mobile gaming experience. The 6.59 inch AMOLED display, with refresh rates up to 144 Hz and latency to the touch of 1 ms, guarantees
absolute color fidelity (Delta-E less than 1) to offer a vivid and accurate image, and, with only 25 milliseconds of latency, it is the leader in the sector, allowing almost instantaneous responsiveness. The display a 10-bit it also supports technology HDR10 +, ensuring a highly dynamic range and, therefore, an absolute visual realism.
The ROG Phone 3's distinctive design retains the gaming experience-centric benefits of its predecessors, including the unique additional side-mounted charging port and an incredible 6000mAh battery. The intuitive AirTrigger 3 now includes a motion sensor, as well as programmable ultrasonic touch sensors, giving gamers even more control over the action. There X mode, for performance optimization, now supports the setting of even more system parameters, making it easier than ever to unleash the full power of ROG Phone 3. The line-up also includes the new ROG Phone 3 - Strix Edition, which while Having the same gaming experience-centric features as the ROG Phone 3, it is powered by the processor Qualcomm® Snapdragon ™ 865 Plus 5G Mobile Platform with UFS 3.1 storage from 256 GB e 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM.
Absolute power
Multi-gigabit connection using 5G carrier aggregation, advanced Wi-Fi 6 performance, PC-like gameplay with ultra-realistic graphics, professional-grade, high-resolution photo shoots, additional AI capabilities: ROG Phone 3 is the smartphone without compromises. And with Snapdragon Elite Gaming ™ technology, which enables ultra-smooth HDR games with consistent performance over extended periods of time. With a latest generation LPDDR5 RAM that reaches up to 16 GB and with one UFS ROM 3.1 ultrafast from 512 GB, ROG Phone 3 allows you to experience an all-encompassing and unparalleled performance, so that gamers can have fun enjoying a super-fluid gaming experience without any limitations or compromises. The exclusive X Mode, designed to optimize your performance, now allows you to customize different system parameters to suit any game scenario or everyday use. Along with default features carefully tuned for optimal performance, it's now easier than ever for the most demanding gamers to reach the next level of power with their ROG Phone 3.
The GameCool 3 cooling system has a redesigned 3D vapor chamber, a large graphite film behind the screen to maximize heat transfer, and a larger, more localized heat dissipation channel to eliminate any overheating. This new cooling system is one of the most effective thermal solutions available on a smartphone, and can remove and dissipate the heat generated during the most intensive operations through special fans inserted in the cover on the back. This allows ROG Phone 3 to easily sustain performance peaks during intense gaming sessions, eliminating interruptions or slowdowns and giving its users a competitive advantage over their opponents. For greater dissipation during gaming marathons, the new accessory with external fans AeroActive Cooler 3 it has been completely redesigned to lead to an increase in airflow to the hottest spots on the smartphone to allow for longer and better performance.
The new revolutionary technology ROG HyperFusion it combines multi-antenna Wi-Fi and 5G, allowing Wi-Fi and data network connections at the same time, with intelligent redirection to which of the two has the best signal. This allows mobile gamers to take advantage of the strongest possible signal of all time for uninterrupted connections.
Incredible images
ROG Phone 3 is equipped with a 10-bit AMOLED display with 144 Hz / 1 ms. This is coupled with an industry-unique touch command response rate that dramatically increases touch latency by up to 25ms - unprecedented latency - enabling the extreme responsiveness needed to support a winning streak. To ensure images and videos on ROG Phone 3 appear exactly as they were intended by the game developer, each display is color-calibrated to ensure color fidelity with Delta-E below 1 - making it one of the most accurate displays. in terms of color in the world of smartphones. There is also support for the highly dynamic range HDR10 +, which allows for improved visual realism. To minimize eye strain while displaying flawless images, ROG Phone 3 comes with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) and Flicker Reduced certification.
Battery
The battery from 6000 mAh in the ROG Phone 3 it has a resistance that can be trusted even for the most demanding battles. Several passive power saving mechanisms have been implemented, including a unique hibernate feature that can proactively limit background data and battery usage for selected apps. These features significantly extend the time between charging phases and also extend the life of the battery itself.
Designed for gamers, by gamers
Delivering an immersive gaming experience with total control is the goal with which ROG Phone 3 was built, which retains the cutting-edge landscape-oriented ergonomic design of its predecessor.
The updated technology of AirTrigger 3 provides ultra-precise, ultrasonic touch controls along the edges of the phone. The gesture-related capabilities of the sensors on the side, the AirTrigger 3, have been further improved, including a new swipe gesture and dual partition button simulation, allowing gamers a console-like gaming experience. There is also a motion sensor totally new that adds an additional gesture to those available, allowing gamers to control the action by shaking the device; this represents a totally new way to interact with your smartphone. The AirTriggers 3 give gamers the best possible control on gaming smartphones and define a new level of competition.
The unique additional USB-C® charging port, inserted on the side, allows users to continue charging their smartphone without having to interrupt the game action. The port also allows you to connect accessories such as the AeroActive Cooler 3, which, in addition to ensuring a USB-C input, has a 3.5 mm audio jack, and a new kickstand on the back to hold the ROG Phone 3 in place even on a table, for a better view during the game experience.
ROG Phone 3 also received a significant upgrade in terms of audio performance, thanks to the collaboration with Dirac specialists. DXOMARK Audio Review awarded ROG Phone 3 a high score of 75 for its audio performance, stating that "ROG Phone 3 has dramatically increased its audio in games to a level never before achieved". DXOMARK Audio Review also noted that "despite the remarkable bass resonances, the audio reproduced by its speakers demonstrates good overall tonal balance, good dynamics and good intelligibility even at minimal volumes".
There is now a new dedicated Game Mode to further enhance the sound effects in the game and for a totally immersive match. The powerful front speakers positioned at the top and bottom of the smartphone can now ensure an even more precise and nuanced sound, giving the perfect stereo image in landscape mode. ROG Phone 3 also supports technology Qualcomm aptX ™ Adaptive for lower latency and high quality audio even with Bluetooth® connection.
The unrivaled range of modular accessories for ROG Phone 3 includes the revamped ROG Kunai 3 modular gamepad that adds physical console controls to ROG Phone 3; the new Lighting Armor Case cover to show extraordinary style; the ROG Clip to attach the phone to the controllers of the most important consoles for the ultimate gaming experience. ROG Phone 3 can also be enhanced to provide dual-screen gameplay, both with refresh rates up to 144Hz, with the revamped TwinView Dock 3, while the Mobile Desktop Dock allows gamers to connect keyboard and mouse for a gaming experience like the desktop one, using an external TV or monitor.
ROG Phone 3 is also a proud partner of Stadia and Unity to create and deliver an integrated gaming ecosystem to users. Together, the partnership aims to create an even more complete gaming experience for today's gamers by providing them with the best mobile gaming content.
The word to the fans!
ROG Phone 3 introduces ROG Connect, a new online social community - within the app Armory Crate - which allows ROG Phone 3 owners to join each other and play with friends or teams, or even to amaze the public by uploading their incredible videos and screenshots.
To offer a direct communication channel to its customers and an even more complete shopping experience, ASUS has recently dedicated a section of the site to its community, ZenTalk, a forum created with the aim of sharing stories, problems and solutions related to the use of products. By registering and logging in from mobile or PC, users can easily search for answers to their requests, provide solutions or ask questions.
In addition, to get even closer to its users, an official ASUS Smartphone group has been created on Telegram, dedicated to all those who are looking for other enthusiasts like them to ZenFone and ROG Phone products, or who simply want to interact directly. with the brand. Finally, for those who want to be constantly updated on promotions, news and news from the company, the channel has recently been launched ASUS Telegram.
In this way, ASUS gives gamers the best community and sharing experience.
AVAILABILITY, PRICES & PROMOTIONS
Already available for pre-order on ASUS eShop, ROG Phone 3 - Strix Edition will be on sale by the end of July at ASUS Gold Store and on Unieuro.com, at a recommended retail price of € 799,00, VAT included.
ROG Phone 3, in the configuration from 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, will be available in the first half of August on ASUS eShop, at the ASUS Gold Store and Unieuro, both online and in selected stores, at a recommended retail price of € 999,00, VAT included.
Finally, ROG Phone 3, in the configuration from 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, will be available within the end of August on ASUS eShop, at a recommended retail price of € 1.099,00, VAT included.
The fastest who purchase ROG Phone 3 - Strix Edition at the time of the pre-order will also receive, as a gift, a pair of ROG earphones, for an even more immersive gaming experience. In particular:
• Those who purchase it on ASUS eShop will receive the earphones for free in-ear ROG Cetra, of the value of 109,90€;
• Those who buy it on Unieuro.com or at the ASUS Gold Store, will instead receive the ROG Cetra Core in-ear headphones, worth € 59,90, for free.
This promotion will be available, in both cases, while stocks last, and only for the very first buyers.
Finally, all those who purchase ROG Phone 3 - Strix Edition and ROG Phone 3, in the different configurations and channels, will be able to redeem a Stadia Pro Pass directly online at the dedicated page, to access this service for free for 3 months.
