HIGHLIGHTS
* ASUS has revealed that it will launch the upcoming ROG Phone 7 series on April 13th.
* The series is being tipped to include two models: ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate.
* The gaming smartphones are expected to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, and carry up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.
* There will be a 6000mAh battery under the hood.
ASUS is preparing to release its newest ROG Phone series across the globe.
The company stated that the ASUS ROG Phone 7 will debut globally and in India on April 13th.
While the company has announced that the upcoming series will be called the ROG Phone 7, it has not disclosed the number of devices that will be included in the lineup.
However, a recent leak has shed some light on the possible devices launching within this new ROG series and their specifications.
Tipster Abhishek Yadav took to Twitter and revealed that the ROG Phone 7 series will include two devices: the vanilla ROG Phone 7 and the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate. As per him, ASUS is planning to drop the ROG Phone 7 Pro which is a surprising development.
Let’s look at the ASUS ROG Phone 7 series’ features, specs, and other information that is currently known.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Series Specifications Tipped
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 series will include two smartphones this time around. According to a new leak, there will be the ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate launching under the new flagship gaming series.
Tipster Abhishek Yadav revealed that ASUS will launch its upcoming ROG Phone series gaming smartphones with the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
This was kind of obvious as ASUS’ flagship phone series feature the top-end SoCs available fat the time of the launch.
The ROG Phone 7 series could possibly get the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC with a peak clock speed of 3.2GHz and not the overclocked version found in the Samsung Galaxy S23 series.
The tipster also revealed that the phones will feature a triple-camera setup on the back. The primary camera sensor is not likely to change compared to the ROG Phone 6 series.
There will be a 50MP Sony IMX766 main camera sensor. It will be accompanied by a 13MP ultra-wide camera and an 8MP macro sensor, according to Yadav, On the front, there will be a 32MP front camera sensor.
The ROG Phone 7 series will measure 173 x 77 x 10.3mm. The devices will also be quite heavy at 239 grams.
The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate will pack more RAM and storage. It is said to offer 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
The vanilla model could come with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. As expected, the devices will run Android 13 out of the box.
They will have a layer of ROG UI on top of Android. Some other details of the phones have leaked in the past.
The two devices will pack a beefy 6000mAh battery under the hood. There will be support for 65W fast charging out of the box.
The ROG Phone 7 series will sport a tall 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and 165Hz refresh rate.
The devices are also likely to feature some high-end cooling system under the hood to keep thermals in check. The pricing and sale date of the ROG Phone 7 series will be announced at the event on April 13.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
FAQ’s on Asus Rog Phone 7
1) What are the specifications leaked of Asus Rog Phone 7?
Ans) According to a recent tweet by Yadav, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 series will consist of two gaming smartphones: the ROG Phone 7 and the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate. The upcoming devices will feature Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, as is typical for ASUS’ high-end smartphone series. The ROG Phone 7 series may come with the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, with a maximum clock speed of 3.2GHz, rather than the overlocked version found in the Samsung Galaxy S23 series.
The leak also revealed that the ROG Phone 7 series will have a triple-camera setup on the back, featuring a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide camera, and an 8MP macro sensor. The devices will have a 32MP front camera sensor and measure 173 x 77 × 10.3mm, with a weight of 239 grams.
The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is anticipated to feature 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, surpassing the standard model’s 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The devices will operate on Android 13 straight out of the box and be accompanied by a customised ROG UI layer.
Previous reports have pointed out that the ROG Phone 7 series will sport a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. The series is also said to have a 6000mAh battery and support 65W fast charging. The lineup is to be launched on April 13th, and we will share more details once available.
2) Asus ROG Phone 7: What We Know?
Ans) The Asus ROG Phone 7 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, asrevealed in the Geekbench listing.
To those unaware, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is Qualcomm’s top-tier processor as of now and it is manufactured on TSMC’s 4nm fabrication process. It comes equipped with an Adreno 740 GPU. We can expect the ROG Phone 7 to make use of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0storage.
The smartphone might feature 16GB of memory and will come pre-loaded with Android 13. The Asus ROG Phone 7 was spotted on China’s TENAA certification website which revealed some of its key specifications.
As per the TENAA listing, the Asus ROG Phone 7 will be equipped with a 5850mAH battery unit. Asus might market it as a 6000mAh battery. This means that in terms of battery size, the Asus ROG Phone 7 won’t be any different from its predecessor. To those unaware, the Asus ROG Phone 6 comes equipped with a 6000mAH battery.
The Asus ROG Phone 7 has already cleared 3C certification. The 3C certification listing for the gaming-focused smartphone revealed support for 65W fast charging, which is the same as its predecessor.
The Asus ROG Phone 7 is expected to offer a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and 165Hz refresh rate. Its predecessor -ROG Phone 6 offered a 165Hz AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution.
3) What phones are in Asus Latest Lineup?
Ans) The upcoming Asus ROG Phone 7 series is expected to comprise three models — the Asus ROG Phone 7, ROG Phone 7D, and a top-of-the-line ROG Phone 7 Ultimate handset.
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