Asus ROG Phone 2 gaming beast: 10GB RAM, Snapdragon 855 chipset!

Asus ROG Phone 2 specs

Besides the foldable or 5G-support devices, the gaming phone segment is without a doubt one of the most potential markets worldwide. So far, we have seen the debut of various gaming-centric handsets such as Huawei Mate 20X, Razer Phone or Xiaomi Blackshark. Furthermore, Asus also joined the competition last year with the announcement of their ROG Phone! Besides, the handset launched last year India with various dedicated accessories.

According to the latest report, Asus is now working on the next generation of the ROG Phone. Moreover, it also suggests that the brand plans to partner with Tencent for the device’s launch. In case you didn’t know, Tencent is popularly known as the publisher for PUBG MOBILE. As a result, the partnership can mean that PUBG enthusiasts going for the gaming smartphone. Now, let’s talk about the hardware of the upcoming Asus ROG Phone 2!

Firstly, Asus phone comes with a 6-inch 18:9 AMOLED display (1080 x 2160 pixels). Under the hood, it should run on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. Similar to the first generation, Asus can offer an extensive cooling system and RGB lighting similar to its ROG laptop line. As for the storage, the brand should boost it up to 8/10GB RAM with 256GB ROM. There is also a microSD card which can expand up to 256GB. The battery capacity should exceed the 4000mAh mark like its brother. Otherwise, ASUS ROG Phone 2 camera features a dual 12MP (IMX363) + 8MP rear sensors. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie snapper supports Dual PD dual-core focus and AI scene recognition, alongside Android 9.0 Pie version!

Asus ROG Phone 2 release date and price

We can expect to meet this handset in the third quarter of this year. As for the cost, Asus ROG Phone 2 price should start at Rs. 70,000 ~ $1, 011. Are you excited about this gaming beast debut? Drop a comment to let us know!