Asus ROG Phone 3 (2020) review

Asus announced the launch of the ROG Phone 3 smartphone in 2020. The manufacturer is offering the Asus ROG Phone 3 phone with 6.59 inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset, 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage.

The Asus ROG Phone 3 smartphone comes with Android OS v10.0 out of the box, and a Li-Po 6000 mAh, non-removable battery. The ROG Phone 3 comes with a high-quality AMOLED display. AMOLED displays offer several advantages that contribute to their popularity in smartphones and other devices. The multi-camera setup on the ROG Phone 3 offers versatility, allowing you to capture a wide range of subjects and scenes with different perspectives. With multiple cameras, you can capture the same scene from different angles or focal lengths simultaneously. The front camera of ROG Phone 3 gives you the freedom to capture moments with yourself or your friends and family easily.

Asus ROG Phone 3 specifications

Body

The weight of Asus ROG Phone 3 is about 8.47 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Asus smartphone are average (6.73 x 3.07 x 0.39 inch). Smaller smartphones are more compact and easier to carry around, but they may have smaller displays that can be harder to read and interact with. A Nano SIM is a small (12.3 x 8.8 x 0.67 mm) chipcard that is used in smartphones as a subscriber identity module (SIM) for connecting to a cellular network.

System

The Asus ROG Phone 3 comes with Android OS v10.0 out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is based on the Linux kernel and includes a user interface, middleware, and a range of pre-installed applications. The ROG Phone 3 utilizes Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC (System on a Chip). This powerful octa-core processor is capable of handling complex tasks and running multiple applications simultaneously.

The ROG Phone 3 utilizes Adreno 650 GPU. A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized chip that is primarily designed to handle and accelerate the processing of graphics and visual data. It is responsible for rendering images, videos, and animations on a smartphone screen. Adreno GPUs are designed to work in conjunction with Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors. The latest Adreno GPUs support advanced graphics features such as high dynamic range (HDR) rendering, virtual reality, and augmented reality applications.

Display

The 6.59 inch phone comes with AMOLED display. The AMOLED is a display technology and stands for Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diodes, it is a type of OLED display and is used in smartphones. The 6.59 inch display should be large enough to provide a comfortable viewing experience for your needs, whether it's reading text, browsing the web, or watching videos. The size of the screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. A larger screen typically requires more power to illuminate, which can impact battery life. The display of Asus ROG Phone 3 is multitouch capable. Multitouch technology enables the device's touchscreen to detect and interpret multiple touch points on the screen simultaneously.

Memory

The 12 GB of RAM on the Asus ROG Phone 3 should be more than enough to handle their daily needs without any major issues. The amount of RAM needed for optimal performance depends on factors such as the operating system, the apps and services you use, and how you use your device. 128 GB of internal storage should be more than enough for their needs. The ROG Phone 3 has 512 GB of internal storage. The memory and the internal storage of the Asus ROG Phone 3 (12 GB) cannot be expanded.

Camera

The multi-camera setup of ROG Phone 3 allows you to adapt to different photography situations and achieve various perspectives and compositions. The main camera of the ROG Phone 3 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. The main camera of ROG Phone 3 has optical image stabilization (OIS) to counteract camera shake. Optical image stabilization is a must for anyone shooting without a tripod with a long lens or in low light conditions.

Connectivity

The Asus ROG Phone 3 supports the latest 5G network technology. 5G networks provide greater reliability and security than previous generations of mobile networks, which is critical for applications such as healthcare, public safety, and industrial automation. The Asus ROG Phone 3 like all modern smartphones, is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Wi-Fi networks use radio waves to transmit data between devices and a wireless access point, which is typically connected to a wired network and serves as a hub for wireless devices to connect to the internet or other networks.

The ROG Phone 3 supports the latest Bluetooth standards, which offers faster data transfer speeds, better range, and improved reliability compared to previous versions of Bluetooth. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board.

The ROG Phone 3 has a built-in NFC chip, which allows it to support various NFC applications and services such as contactless payments, data transfer, and access control. The ROG Phone 3 phone doesn't have built-in FM radio receiver. The ROG Phone 3 has an USB Type-C port. Type-C is a small, reversible connector that can be plugged in to a device in either orientation, making it more convenient to use than older USB connectors that only worked when plugged in a certain way. The ROG Phone 3 smartphone has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. A 3.5 mm headphone jack is a small round port, that allows you to connect wired headphones or earphones to the device.

Battery

The Li-Po 6000 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of ROG Phone 3 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The Asus ROG Phone 3 smartphone has an accelerometer. The presence of an accelerometer in smartphones enables a range of interactive and intuitive functionalities that enhance the user experience and enable innovative applications. The ROG Phone 3 phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone.

This Asus phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The ROG Phone 3 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. The ambient light sensor detects the level of ambient light in the surrounding environment. The main purpose of a light sensor in a smartphone is to automatically adjust the brightness of the device's display. The ROG Phone 3 supports fast charging. With fast charging, you can get a significant amount of battery life in just a few minutes of charging, which is especially useful if you need to use your phone but don't have much time to wait for it to charge.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Asus ROG Phone 3, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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