ASUS, the multinational tech giant, has launched its latest gaming smartphones, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, in India. The launch event took place on Thursday, and the smartphones will be available in Taiwan, Germany, and the United States in addition to India.
Price and Availability in India
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is priced at Rs. 74,999 in India and comes with 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, which comes with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM, is priced at Rs. 99,999. Both phones will be available through Vijay Deals, both online and offline, starting in May 2023, but the exact date of sale has not been announced.
Features and Specifications
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate share similar hardware, with the main difference being the RAM capacity and that the Ultimate version comes with an AeroActive Entrance for advanced cooling and a PMOLED display on the back panel to show incoming calls and notifications. Here are some of the key features of smartphones.
Display:
Both models come with a 6.78-inch Samsung AMOLED display with a resolution of 2448×1080 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 165Hz. The display is HDR10+ certified and can reach a brightness of up to 1500 nits. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
Processor:
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset powers both models, ensuring a smooth gaming experience.
Storage and RAM:
The ROG Phone 7 has up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, while the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate comes with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
OS:
Both models run on Android 13 with ROG UI and Zen UI. ASUS promises four years of security updates and two major OS updates.
Camera:
The ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate come with a 50MP main camera, a 13MP ultra-wide lens, and an 8MP macro lens from Sony IMX766. The front camera is a 32MP sensor on the ROG Phone 7 and a ROG Vision PMOLED display on the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate.
Battery:
Both models come with a massive 6000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.
Weight and dimensions:
The smartphones measure 173x77x10.3mm in size and weigh 239 grams.
IP rating:
The ROG Phone 7 series is IP54 splash-resistant.
Speaker:
The smartphones feature 5-magnet 12×16 Very Direct forward-facing speakers with Dirac HD Sound.
In-box accessories:
The ROG Phone 7 comes with a 30W power adapter and an Aero case, while the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate comes with a ROG AeroActive Cooler 7 and pouch, an AeroCase that is compatible with the ROG AeroActive Cooler 7, and a 30W power adapter.
Colors:
The ROG Phone 7 comes in two colors, Phantom Black and Storm White, while the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is only available in Storm White.
Conclusion
the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate have been officially launched in India, with prices starting at Rs. 74,999. These gaming smartphones come with high-end features, such as a 165Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, and a 6000mAh battery with 65W quick charging support.
Additionally, the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate features a PMOLED display on the back panel to display incoming calls and other information. The smartphones will be available for purchase in May 2023 through Vijay Deals. With its impressive features, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 series is set to compete with other smartphones in the market, such as the OnePlus 11, Xiaomi 13 Pro, iQOO 11, and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Overall, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate offer excellent option for gamers who want a high-end smartphone experience.
