HIGHLIGHTS
* ASUS ROG Phone 7 series price in India starts from Rs 74,999.
* The flagship phones will be available through Vijay Sales.
* The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate comes with a PMOLED display on the rear panel to show incoming calls and more.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate smartphones were announced officially on Thursday.
The flagship gaming smartphones will be available in India and other markets such as Taiwan, Germany, and the US.
The ROG Phone 7 series touts high-end specifications such as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, 165Hz AMOLED display, and a 6000mAh battery.
ASUS has launched the ROG Phone 7 series in India. The new ROG Phone 7 series includes two smartphones at the moment. There is the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, which sits above the vanilla ROG Phone 7.
The key difference between the two phones is the Ultimate variant gets more RAM and storage under the hood.
It also gets the ROG Vision POLED display on the back, which offers support for customisable graphics for different scenarios like incoming calls, launching a game, entering X-Mode, etc.
The Ultimate model also gets support for the new AeroActive Portal 7, which works with the AeroActive Cooler 7.
Let’s take a look at the ASUS ROG Phone 7, ROG Phone 7 Ultimate price in India, specifications and other details revealed at the launch.
ASUS ROG Phone 7, ROG Phone 7 Ultimate price in India, availability
* The ASUS ROG Phone 7 with 12GB RAM and
256GB storage is priced at Rs 74,999.
* The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate with 16GB
RAM and 512GB storage will be available for Rs 99,999.
* The ASUS ROG Phone 7 series will go on sale in May 2023 through Vijay Sales, both online and offline stores. The exact sale date has not been revealed yet.
ASUS ROG Phone 7, ROG Phone 7 specifications, features
Both the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate come with similar hardware under the hood.
The only difference is the RAM capacity and that the Ultimate variant comes with an AeroActive Portal for improved cooling and a PMOLED display on the rear panel to show incoming calls and more.
* Display: The ASUS ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate feature a 6.78-inch 2448×1080 Samsung AMOLED display with up to 165Hz refresh rate. The display is HDR10+ certified and offers up to 1500nits brightness. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
* Processor: The flagships are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
* RAM and storage: The ASUS ROG Phone 7 gets up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage, while ROG Phone 7 Ultimate comes with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.
* OS: The ROG Phone 7 devices ship with Android 13 with ROG UI and Zen UI. The brand promises 2 major OS updates and 4 years of security updates.
* Rear camera: 50MP Sony IMX766 main sensor, 13MP ultra-wide lens, 8MP macro lens.
* Front camera: 32MP sensor
* Rear panel: Illuminated ROG logo on the ROG Phone 7 and ROG Vision PMOLED display on the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate.
* Battery: Both handsets house a 6000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.
* Dimensions and weight: 173x77x10.3mm and 239 grams.
* IP rating: The ROG Phone 7 series is IP54 splash resistant
* Speaker: 5-magnet 12×16 Super Linear front facing Speakers with Dirac HD Sound
* In-box accessories: ROG Phone 7 gets an Aero case and 30W power adapter, while the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate gets a ROG AeroActive Cooler 7 and pouch, ROG AeroActive Cooler 7 compatible AeroCase, and a 30W adapter.
* Colours: The ROG Phone 7 comes in Phantom Black and Storm White colours. The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate will be available only in Storm White.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 competitors
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 series is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and there are a few devices with this processor in the country, such as the OnePlus 11, Xiaomi 13 Pro, iQ00 11, and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, among others.
Key Specs
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 6100 mAh |
| Display | 6.85 inches (17.4 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | June 14, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| CPU | Octa core (3 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 2.5 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 730 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.85 inches (17.4 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 384 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v5 |
| Bezel-less display | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Quad | |
| Resolution | 64 MP, Primary Camera 12 MP 8 MP 2 MP |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 9000 x 7000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
|
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 32 MP, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 6100 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faqs on Asus Rog Phone 7 , Rog Phone 7 Ultimate
1)ASUS ROG Phone 7, ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Price in India and Specifications
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate are two new gaming flagship smartphones launched with top-of-the-line hardware. The ROG Phone 7 packs 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
It is priced at Rs 74,999. The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, on the other hand, offers 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
It is priced at Rs 99,999.
The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is available in a single Storm White colour.
The vanilla model will be available in Phantom Black and Storm White colours.
The ROG Phone 7 series will go on sale in India from the month of May via Vijay Sales.
In terms of specifications, the ROG Phone 7 and 7 Ultimate feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC with a peak clock speed of 3.2GHz.
There is an Adreno 740 GPU and up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. Asus claims that the ROG Phone 7 series has an AnTuTu score of 1,360,082 points, which is second to the Red Magic 8 Pro+’s score of 1,308,126 points.
For an enhanced gaming experience, the ROG Phone 7 series features an AirTrigger system and ultrasonic buttons, which allows users to map up to 14 different touch points on the screen simultaneously.
On the front, the phones sport a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 2448 x 1080-pixel resolution and HDR10+ certification.
The screen offers support for a 165Hz refresh rate and a 720Hz touch sampling rate.
There is support for up to 1500 nits of peak brightness, DCI-P3 colour gamut, and a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
The phones come with an IP54 rating for the first time ever in the ROG Phone series.
On the back, the ROG Phone 7 series features a triple-camera setup.
There is a 50MP Sony IMX766 main camera sensor along with a 13MP ultra-wide camera and an 8MP macro shooter.
The devices feature a 32MP front camera sensor.
Both phones come with a stereo speaker setup with Dirac HD Sound. They have support for Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, two USB Type-C ports (one at the bottom and one on the side), a 3.5mm headphone jack, etc.
The ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate pack a 6000mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging support.
The devices will ship with a 30W PD 3.0 charger in the box. Both devices weigh about 239 grams and measure 173 x 77 x 10.3 mm.
2)What are the Accessories and Features of Rog Phone 7?
Ans)The ROG Phone 7 series run Android 13 out of the box with the option to switch between the custom ROG UI or Zen UI skins on top.
The former is heavily customised and unlocks several gaming features that complement the hardware.
Both models will get two major Android updates and security support for four years.
The gaming phones come with a GameCool 7 cooling system, which claims to bring the temperature down by up to 10 degrees. The system comprises the new re-designed ROG Rapid-Cycle Vapour Chamber and extensive graphite sheets, which help spread the heat evenly across the device.
There is also a new AeroActive Cooler 7. Upon attaching the accessory to the phone using the side-mounted port, the AeroActive Cooler 7 has the capability of bringing down the temperature by up to 25 degrees.
The new accessory also acts as a Subwoofer when connected to the phone.
It also features an integrated Thermoelectric AI Cooling System, a separate USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom.
AeroActive Cooler 7 unlocks X Mode+, a boosted version of the already superior performance mode that unlocks the hardware’s full potential while playing games or dealing with intensive tasks.
The system also comes with Dynamic Mode (optimised performance for daily use), Ultra-durable Mode and Advanced Mode (customisable mode for adjusting network, display, performance & touch settings).
ROG Phone 7 features support for ASUS’ Armoury Crate, which is the company’s portal for customising the experience even further.
In addition to the above, the ROG Phone 7 series supports other accessories, such as the ROG Clip (an accessory which includes three different mounts for attaching the phone on top of the PS4 controller, Xbox Controller 3 or Stadia controller), a professional dock (a port expansion accessory that allows the ROG Phone 7 to connect to an HDMI display and two USB devices), Kunai 3 GamePad, AeroActive Cooler 6, Aero Case Bumper, etc.
3)What are ASUS ROG Phone 7 and 7 Ultimate specifications?
* 6.78-inch (2448 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 165Hz OLED 10-bit HDR 20.4:9 aspect ratio display, up to 1500 nits brighness, Delta-E < 1, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection
* Octa Core Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 4nm Mobile Platform with Adreno next-gen GPU
* 12GB LPDDR5X RAM with 256GB (UFS 4.0) storage / 16GB LPDDR5X RAM with 512GB (UFS 4.0) storage
* Android 13 with ROG UI & Zen UI
* Dual SIM (nano + nano)
* 50MP rear camera with Sony IMX766, f/1.9 aperture, 13MP ultra-wide camera, 5MP macro sensor
* 32MP front-facing camera
* 3.5mm audio jack, dual front-facing speakers, 5-magnet stereo speaker with Cirrus Logic amplifier
* In-display fingerprint sensor
* Weight: 239g (Phone 7) / 249g (Phone 7 Ultimate)
* 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ax, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, Galileo(E1+E5a), QZSS(L1+L5), NavIC(L5), USB Type-C, NFC
* Dust and water resistant (IP54)
* 6000mAh (typical) / 5800mAh (minimum) battery with 65W fast charging, Quick Charge 5.0 and PD 3.0 Charging
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