A few years ago, they were there Smartphones dedicated specifically to the world of videogames, however, we are currently finding that the industry is growing more and more on the market, that is, with a significant demand.
This type of smartphone is also evident in the fact that significant technological advances are often made to them. In fact, the ROG Phone 2 is the first cell phone in the world to carry inside a Snapdragon 855+ processor or an amazing 6,000mAh battery.
Price and availability
ROG Phone 2 is now available for purchase in Spain. You can purchase it at three different prices depending on the services you choose.
Cost cheap € 699, that's what Strix Edition, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, solid details of any other smartphone is not focused on video games, but is limited in this case.
The Elite Edition model is the ultimate ROG 2 core, with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage and a price of € 899. This is also the only example in the United States, where it costs $ 899.
Finally, if you want to make the most of it, with the 9999 you can take the Ultimate Edition, which has great power, which increases storage at 1 TB, features a Cat 20 LTE modem of 2 Gbps and is matte black.
The fastest phone in the world?
If you look at its details on paper, ROG Phone 2 is undoubtedly the smartphone faster than it is. This is actually due to its awesome system of 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage (on the main model) and its Snapdragon 855+ from Qualcomm.
This processor is an upgraded version of the Company's logo that increases CPU performance by 4%, and its speed is up 15%.
For the average user by phone, this does not mean much, it will not go unnoticed in daily use. But if you are a user or fan of video games with your smartphone on it every day, you will surely notice the difference.
This upgrade will be marked thanks to a strong cooling and optional installation that will keep the phone in good condition even if you spend hours playing.
Below you can see our benchmark results in comparison to its predecessors and major competitors such as Razer Phone 2 and Red Magic 3. As you can see, it is very strong at the top, but ROG Call 2 is far more likely to win in each test.
It would be interesting that similar results can be obtained, especially in Gebenbench, with phones like the iPhone XR but not all ROG Phone 2 game capabilities.
You will need all the frames you can find if you want to perform well on the 6.59-inch AMOLED screen. It now has a refresh frequency of 120 Hz, compared to the 90 Hz of the original ROG Telephone, which means better mobility and scalability as silk, and more fluid performance in games like MOBA, where a higher refresh rate often pays off.
Note that the screen is set to 60Hz by default, so you will need to go to settings to change it – 90Hz is also an option if you want something in between.
At an average 19,5: 9, the panel is longer and smaller than its predecessor, in line with most modern phones, and there is also HDR10 support, which means a huge difference, in addition bright and blurry colors. In addition, it is integrated with Gorilla Glass 6, so it won't break easily.
Asus says that the screen can reach whpping 600 nits out and in our test we found that the high-end brightness is an impressive 587. You will have a few problems seeing what's on the screen even in difficult situations at that level – it is twice as many as most phones.
All that power means a decrease in power, and that's when a battery of about 6,000 mAh is running. This is one of the largest batteries ever seen on something like a standard phone, and along with the 30W fast charger (Quick Charging 4.0) is undoubtedly one of the best phones in the market – play or not – from a power point of view.
Aside from games, this phone has a capacity of three or even four days, depending on usage. For games, it will last for a long time or a few hours. In our test it lasted for a funny 12 hours and 56 minutes (the longest we've seen so far) in the Gebenbench 4 battery test and charged 44% in 30 minutes since it ran out, despite the battery size.
ROG Phone 2 can also make an exchange of money that will help if you have another device that needs to be renewed. The only thing missing in this case is wireless charging.
In the end, if we focus on their cameras, we get a pleasant surprise, as this is an area where the phones are rarely prominent. gaming. However, the ROG Phone 2 comes with a larger 48MP lens (f / 1.8 to 26mm lens), powered by a 13Mp Ultra wide angle trigger (f / 2.4 and 125 degrees), all powered by the Sony IMX586 sensor.
We only get digital stability, but it's decent and the images of both cameras have their favorites. The main sensor is able to take excellent images with great detail and is virtually noisy, while the wide angle fits a lot in a frame without excessive distortion. There is a 2x button in the camera app, but it is only a cropped image, not a real phone lens.
Both the & # 39; HDR + Auto & # 39; and mejorado mode Enhanced dan HDR + provides great results and you can choose the one you like. No need to disable HDR. You have features such as & # 39; Pro & # 39; & # 39; Portrait & # 39; – this ends up fine, but sometimes it looks blurry where you don't want to because of the use of a wide angle lens to get the deepest.
Low light images are usually or small, with night mode coming in, but not as good as other flags (Smartphones which are not specified in gamers) out there
It doesn't have a full front camera like the ZenFone 6, but we still haven't got the lens yet
In conclusion we can say that it does not outperform other phones in the market, but when we place it within the market smartphone games, After that we can say that is the best we have tried today.
Design and build
Of course, all of these technologies we're talking about are making ROG Phone 2 great. It's not unbelievably large, though its 240 grams makes it heavier (typically 200 grams is already considered a heavy cellphone).
The design is similar to that of the original ROG – with concentric lines and angular cuts – but it looks very refined, and the long, long drawing fits well with the elegance. It will attract players, including exposed copper that is part of the dating system.
Another major difference you will notice is the lack of a fingerprint scanner, in this case attached to the screen, and in our experience it was completely unreliable. However, we should see that facial recognition works well.
There is still room for the dual USB-C port that Asus uses to power its accessories (more information down) and a larger 3.5mm audio jack – though the front speakers are backed by DTS: the XX Ultra means the phone sounds good whether you're connected or not. The sound quality and the sound stage are amazing.
That side hole is also connected by a small piece of rubber that will quickly be lost. However, Asus puts the last two parts in the box.
It wouldn't be a gaming device without RGB lighting, and if the ROG icon on the back of the app could turn on, press, flash (or simply turn off) depending on your preferences, with the option of setting different effects based on whether the same Screen or not, if X-Mode overulsing is enabled or not, or by incoming calls or notifications.
The case also includes Areo's case that offers bone construction to combine protection without hindering cooling. It protects the corners and should help in case of a fall, it can also be used with AeroActive Cooler 2 or TwinView Dock 2 so you don't have to remove it all the time.
They have created him gaming
However, Asus did not focus all his attention on the phone itself. The original ROG phone was sent with other optional accessories, and this time Asus has raised more bets.
The clip fan – the AeroActive Cooler II – is back, but this time it's quiet, and it also acts as a support footer when you need it – but this is just the beginning.
He gamepad The Kunai takes a few tracks to the switch, with small control halves that can be combined to make a single gamepad or attached to one side of the phone itself to create a complete concrete experience.
If you don't feel too paying for body buttons, standard tactile game controls are complemented by Air Trigger restarts, pressure buttons built into the phone's frame that act as active shoulder buttons when used horizontally.
They have a flexible feel and can act as shortcuts when they leave the game, such as Acge Edge on Pixel 3. In several games, especially gaming the archers For the first person, you will get a good Thanksgiving achievement with extra control.
There is also the TwinView Dock 2, which gives you a second full-screen multitasking (exactly the same as the LG V50), though Asus is extremely flooded, and is 120Hz and has its own 5,000mAh battery.
If we add a variety of bases to this to connect other devices or to a monitored phone connection, we will have more accessories than we can imagine.
And if you are tired of player health, you now have the option to change the special user interface of the Asus ROG skin (dark or light) to the best Android look if you want something a little more practical.
The interface of the game is likely to attract attention, and is also enhanced when X-mode is activated – this provides maximum performance.
Game skin aside, all the activities are very common and there are not many programs installed before. Mostly Netflix then has a few net Asus branding.
In the costume box there are some very interesting things, including a console where you can see the clock speed and the CPU and GPU temperatures. You can also play in a variety of activities such as air conditioning, system lighting, fan speed and Game Genie.
The decision
Probably the only thing that doesn't guarantee this model is its design, in that case there are a variety of mobile phones available in the market.
Now, if we focus on performance and features, the ROG Phone 2 is just the best (especially looking at it from a perspective) gaming). This is due to its Snapdragon 855+ processor, its 120Hz display, 6000mAh battery, air traps, AeroActive Cooler II, Game Genie and many more, including many optional accessories.
Even with the cameras so good, it's not something that is used to say about a gaming phone.
All of this at a lower price than most advanced phones (albeit still expensive). Like other mobile games, it's small in some ways, but this is what you want if you want everything to work and, above all, that battery.
Details
- Android 9.0
- 6.59-inch 120 Hz AMOLED display (2340×1080, 391ppi)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor
- 12 GB RAM
- 128 / 512GB / 1TB of storage
- Fingerprint scanner
- Extreme rear view cameras: 48Mp + 13Mp wide range, autofocus phase detection, LED flash
- Front camera for 24Mp
- 802.11ac / Wi-Fi ad
- Bluetooth 5.0 with atpX HD
- GPS
- NFC
- USB-C 3.1
- Front speakers, smart amplifier
- Headphone jack
- 6,000mAh non-removable battery
- 171×77.6×9.5mm
- 240g
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