Asus ROG Phone 3
$596
Overview
Asus ROG Phone 3 is a premium mid-range Android smartphone released in 2020 with a 6.59-inch AMOLED, Snapdragon 865 chipset, 64 main camera, and 6000 mAh battery.
The device runs ROG UI with features like AirTriggers. Priced at $596, it targets users seeking premium mid-range performance.
Specifications of Asus ROG Phone 3
The display of Asus ROG Phone 3 measures 6.59 inches with AMOLED technology and 144Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 650 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1080x2340 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Asus ROG Phone 3 features 3 rear cameras: 64 main, 13MP ultrawide. Video recording supports up to 4320p.
The battery of Asus ROG Phone 3 has 6000mAh capacity with 30 wired charging. Wireless charging supports 10. A full charge takes approximately 29 min minutes.
The performance of Asus ROG Phone 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset with Qualcomm Adreno 650 700MHz GPU. Geekbench scores reach 975 single-core and 3400 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 614628.
The memory of Asus ROG Phone 3 offers 16GB RAM with 128GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR5 technology. Storage is UFS Storage 3.1. Storage is not expandable.
The connectivity of Asus ROG Phone 3 includes 5G support, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth 5.1. NFC is supported for contactless payments.
The build of Asus ROG Phone 3 weighs 240g with Aluminum frame and Glass back. Water and dust resistance is rated IP68. Dimensions measure 171 x 78 x 9.9 mm.
The software of Asus ROG Phone 3 runs Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, ROG UI with ROG UI. Software support extends 2 years through 2028.
Compare Asus ROG Phone 3
Frequently Asked Questions about Asus ROG Phone 3
Yes, Asus ROG Phone 3 is good for photography with its 64 camera. It handles everyday photography well with solid detail and color accuracy.
Yes, Asus ROG Phone 3 is excellent for gaming with its Snapdragon 865 chipset and 144Hz display. It handles demanding games at high settings with smooth frame rates.
Asus ROG Phone 3 receives 2 years of updates through 2028. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Yes, Asus ROG Phone 3 supports 5G connectivity with both Sub-6GHz and mmWave bands for maximum network compatibility and fastest speeds. It works with major 5G carriers globally.
Yes, Asus ROG Phone 3 is water resistant with IP68 rating. It can withstand submersion in 1.5 meters of fresh water for 30 minutes. Avoid saltwater and high-pressure water.
Asus ROG Phone 3 has a 6000mAh battery. This provides all-day battery life with typical usage, often lasting into a second day with moderate use.
Asus ROG Phone 3 at $596 is a premium mid-range device offering 6000mAh battery, Snapdragon 865. It's worth buying if you prioritize balanced performance and value.
Asus ROG Phone 3 supports 30 wired charging with full charge in approximately 29 min minutes. Wireless charging supports 10.
Asus ROG Phone 3 is available in 128GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Asus ROG Phone 3 has a 6.59-inch AMOLED with 144Hz refresh rate and 650 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes HDR10+.
Asus ROG Phone 3 in Category Rankings
See how Asus ROG Phone 3 ranks in these categories:
Best Battery Phones
Equipped with 6000mAh battery
Best Gaming Phones
Powered by Snapdragon 865
5G Phones
Supports 5G connectivity
Best Premium Mid-Range Phones
Premium value at $596
Water Resistant Phones
IP68 water and dust resistance
Wireless Charging Phones
Supports 10 wireless charging
Phones Under $1000
Priced at $596
Android Phones
Runs Android
Verdict
The Asus ROG Phone 3 delivers strong value for users wanting flagship-tier features at a reasonable price point. The phone excels in versatile camera system, smooth 120Hz display, all-day battery endurance. Consider this phone for flagship-level performance, if you want premium features without paying flagship prices.
Key Specifications
Display
6.59"
Main Camera
64
Chipset
Snapdragon 865
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - A version |
| 4G LTE Bands | LTE / |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | 5G |
| 5G mmWave Bands | |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support |
Launch
| Announced | 2020 |
| Status | Out of Stock |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $658.81 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 171 x 78 x 9.9 mm |
| Weight (g) | 240 |
| Build Materials | Back: Gorilla Glass |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | Glass |
| Colors | ["Black Glare"] |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Rugged Certifications | |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | 0x0x0 |
| Thermal Solution | Vapor Chamber |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Advanced |
Display
| Panel Type | AMOLED |
| Size (inches) | 6.59 |
| Resolution (px) | 1080x2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 6:13 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 391 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 79 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 144 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 270 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 650 |
| HDR Standards | HDR10+ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 240 |
| Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v6 |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | Flat |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, ROG UI |
| Update Policy | 2 years |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 865 |
| CPU | 1x Cortex A77 3.10 GHz + 3x Cortex A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 700MHz |
| NPU/AI TOPs | 15 TOPS |
| ISP Features | Spectra 480 |
| Modem | Snapdragon X55 |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 975 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 3400 |
| AnTuTu Score | 614628 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Storage Type | UFS Storage 3.1 |
| Storage Speed | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | |
| Slot Type | N/A |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 3 |
| Main Sensor | 64 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/1.73" |
| Main Sensor Model | Sony Exmor-RS IMX686 |
| Main Lens | f/1.8, 26mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | PDAF |
| Pixel Binning | 0.8µm |
| Ultrawide | 13MP, FOV: 125° |
| Telephoto | N/A |
| Macro | 5 |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | LED |
| Video Resolution | 4320p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265, HEVC |
| Slow Motion | 960fps |
| Video Stabilization | |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 24 |
| Sensor Size | Omnivision OV24B1Q |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 2D |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with DTS:X stereo speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 4 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, aptX HD, LDAC |
| DAC/Amp | ESS Sabre ES9280AC Pro |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | USB Type C |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical) |
| 3D Face ID | N/A |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 6000 |
| Type | Li-Po |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 30 |
| Wired Standard | PD3.0 |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 35 min |
| Full Charge Time | 29 min |
| Wireless Charging | 10 |
| Wireless Standard | |
| Reverse Wireless | |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | |
| Battery Health Features |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, ROG UI |
| Update Window | 2 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | ROG UI |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | |
| Privacy Features | |
| Accessibility | |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | Phone, Charger, USB-C Cable, Aero Case, Documentation |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
Showing 3 of 186 reviews
Alex R.
2 weeks ago
Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.
Ben C.
1 month ago
Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.
Chloe D.
3 months ago
The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!
Asus ROG Phone 3 Review: A Flagship Worth Considering
Our comprehensive review of the Asus ROG Phone 3 covers display quality, camera performance, battery life, and overall value. This flagship delivers on its promises.
- + Excellent AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate
- + Powerful Snapdragon 865 chipset for smooth performance
- - No expandable storage