ASUS’s original ROG Phone last year included an overclocked model of the Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform, so when the company announced the ROG Phone II, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the firm used a Snapdragon 855 Plus. The chipset is an overclocked variant of the Snapdragon 855 that’s designed for mobile gaming, and along with the faster clock speed, it promises 15% better GPU performance on the Adreno 640.
This reveal was published on Asus’ official ROG blog by the company’s own Jeff Kampman.
“Just over a year ago, the Republic of Gamers infused our battle-hardened DNA into a phone for the first time ever. Now it’s time to power up and go beyond,” Kampman writes. “The ROG Phone 2 incorporates everything we’ve learned from our first foray into high-end gaming phones and then some to create another pocketable gaming powerhouse.”
The smartphone will include a Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC with a maximum 2.96GHz boost clock speed, 12GB of DDR4 RAM, up to 512GB of storage (the default is 128GB), two USB-C ports (one for charging or data transfer, one for accessories), one USB 3.1 Gen 2 port, a dual-lens rear camera (48mp and 13mp), an under-display fingerprint sensor, and two front speakers.
The system uses a “3D vapor chamber” to dissipate heat, while also using a visible rear “Aerodynamic System” vent to further aid in cooling. The ROG Phone 2’s 6,000mAh battery should also ensure that, even when the device is running at its hottest, you’ll be able to game for longer than ever.
Asus also understands that not every potential customer is going to love the idea of touchscreen controls. That’s where the company’s extra accessories come in — you can pop your phone into a dedicated “TwinView Dock” for more console-like gaming, or attach two Switch-like joysticks to either side of the phone for an improved portable experience.
Asus has not seen fit to announce the ROG Phone 2’s official pricing or release date just yet.
