Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL
$350
Overview
Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL is a mid-range Android smartphone released in 2018 with a 6-inch AMOLED, Snapdragon 845 chipset, 12 main camera, and 4000 mAh battery.
The device runs ROG UI with features like AirTriggers. Priced at $350, it targets users seeking mid-range performance.
Specifications of Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL
The display of Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL measures 6 inches with AMOLED technology and 90Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 550 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1080x2160 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL features 2 rear cameras: 12 main, 8MP ultrawide. Video recording supports up to 2160p.
The battery of Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL has 4000mAh capacity with 30 wired charging. A full charge takes approximately 120 min minutes.
The performance of Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset with Adreno 630 GPU. Geekbench scores reach 2400 single-core and 8500 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 288821.
The memory of Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL offers 8GB RAM with 128GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR4X technology. Storage is 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM. Storage is not expandable.
The connectivity of Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL includes 5G support, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth 5.0. NFC is supported for contactless payments.
The build of Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL weighs 200.0g with Aluminum frame and Glass back. Dimensions measure 158.8 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm.
The software of Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL runs Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ROG Gaming X UI with ROG Gaming X UI. Software support extends 2 years through 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL
Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL has a 12 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.
Yes, Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL is excellent for gaming with its Snapdragon 845 chipset. It handles demanding games at high settings with smooth frame rates.
Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL receives 2 years of updates through 2028. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Yes, Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL supports 5G connectivity with both Sub-6GHz and mmWave bands for maximum network compatibility and fastest speeds. It works with major 5G carriers globally.
Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL has a 4000mAh battery. This provides full-day battery life with typical usage patterns.
Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL at $350 is a mid-range device offering Snapdragon 845. It's worth buying if you prioritize balanced performance and value.
Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL supports 30 wired charging with full charge in approximately 120 min minutes.
Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL is available in 128GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL has a 6-inch AMOLED with 90Hz refresh rate and 550 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes Yes.
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Verdict
The Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL delivers solid value for budget-conscious users who need reliable performance. Select this phone for reliable daily use, if you seek good value without compromising on essential features.
Key Specifications
Display
6"
Main Camera
12
Chipset
Snapdragon 845
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - A version, B version |
| 4G LTE Bands | LTE |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | |
| 5G mmWave Bands | |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | 4x4 MIMO |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support |
Launch
| Announced | 2018 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $899 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 158.8 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight (g) | 200.0 |
| Build Materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | Glass |
| Colors | ["Black"] |
| IP Rating | N/A |
| Rugged Certifications | MIL-STD-810G |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | N/A |
| Thermal Solution | Vapor Chamber |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Advanced |
Display
| Panel Type | AMOLED |
| Size (inches) | 6 |
| Resolution (px) | 1080x2160 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:2 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 402 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 76.8 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 90 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 135 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 550 |
| HDR Standards | |
| Color Gamut | sRGB |
| Color Depth | 24 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 240 |
| Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | Flat |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ROG Gaming X UI |
| Update Policy | 2 years |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 845 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.96 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 |
| NPU/AI TOPs | N/A |
| ISP Features | Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Modem | Snapdragon X20 LTE |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 2400 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 8500 |
| AnTuTu Score | 288821 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Storage Type | 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
| Storage Speed | UFS 2.1 |
| Expandable Storage | |
| Slot Type | N/A |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 2 |
| Main Sensor | 12 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/2.55" |
| Main Sensor Model | Sony IMX363 |
| Main Lens | f/1.8, 25mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | PDAF |
| Pixel Binning | |
| Ultrawide | 8MP |
| Telephoto | N/A |
| Macro | N/A |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | Dual LED |
| Video Resolution | 2160p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265 |
| Slow Motion | |
| Video Stabilization | |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 8 |
| Sensor Size | 1/3" |
| 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 stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, aptX HD, LDAC |
| DAC/Amp | ESS Sabre ES9018K2M |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (Rear-Mounted) |
| 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) | 4000 |
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 30 |
| Wired Standard | QC4 |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 60 min |
| Full Charge Time | 120 min |
| Wireless Charging | N/A |
| Wireless Standard | Qi |
| Reverse Wireless | N/A |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | |
| Battery Health Features | Adaptive Charging |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ROG Gaming X UI |
| Update Window | 2 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | ROG Gaming X UI |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | |
| Privacy Features | App Lock |
| Accessibility | |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | Phone, Charger, USB-C Cable, Aero Case, AeroActive Cooler, Documentation |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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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 ZS600KL Review: Solid Performance for the Price
Our comprehensive review of the Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL covers display quality, camera performance, battery life, and overall value. A solid choice in its price segment.
- + Powerful Snapdragon 845 chipset for smooth performance
- + Excellent value for money
- - Camera performance is average
- - Battery life could be better