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ASUS Announces Upcoming Zenfone 9 Launch Event

Asus has announced the upcoming virtual launch event that will reveal the latest Zenfone 9 smartphone, an ultra-compact phone with big possibilities and big performance. The event will introduce performance improvements in both hardware and software, along with exclusive new features and never-before-seen accessories. The online-only event will take place on July 28, 2022 at 15:00 (CEST).

The fully immersive event will showcase the many improvements featured in Zenfone 9, including camera modules, processor and graphics performance, display speed, battery life, user interface and more. Zenfone 9 will feature the latest flagship Snapdragon® 8+ Gen1 Mobile Platform processor from Qualcomm®, giving it previously unimagined capabilities with up to a 3.2 GHz CPU clock speed. Zenfone 9 has also been completely redesigned, making it the most modern-looking Zenfone ever.

As part of the show, ASUS will showcase novel UI improvements and tunings, which will allow Zenfone 9 users to enjoy the intuitiveness and flexibility of a one-handed smartphone experience. Other new software improvements, combined with an extensive range of optional accessories, help users capture memories anytime, anywhere. Working in concert with the incredible performance improvements of Zenfone 9, this new UI is the perfect way to capture life, with just one hand.

Join the launch event online to see Zenfone 9 unveiled at https://asus.click/Zenfone9_edmpr

ASUS Republic of Gamers Reveals ROG Phone 6 Series at For Those Who Dare Virtual Launch Event

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG)  hosted the ROG Phone 6: For Those Who Dare virtual launch event to reveal the new ROG Phone 6 series of gaming smartphones, along with new models in the ROG Cetra series of True Wireless gaming headphones and ROG Delta series of gaming headsets, plus a collection of ROG Phone 6 accessories. The event concluded with an all-star showmatch, where 14 well-known influencers from 8 different countries competed on PUBG MOBILE to showcase their skills on the world’s premium gaming smartphone.

The new ROG Phone 6 series includes the ROG Phone 6 and the ROG Phone 6 Pro, the most powerful ROG Phones ever made. They are powered by the latest flagship Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform with up to 3.2 GHz CPU clock speeds up to 18 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512 GB of storage. The upgraded GameCool 6 cooling system features novel 360° CPU cooling technology to unleash maximum sustained performance. A monster 6000 mAh battery capacity provides extended battery life for long game sessions. Supreme visuals are delivered by a 6.78-inch Samsung AMOLED HDR10+ display that uses exclusive ROG tuning technology to achieve an amazing 165 Hz refresh rate, an industry-leading 720 Hz touch-sampling rate and a world-beating 23 ms ultra-low touch latency. The new series is accompanied by a full array of exclusive ROG Phone 6 accessories, including the new AeroActive Cooler 6 and ROG Phone 6 Glass Screen Protector.

For a fully immersive ROG Phone 6 gaming experience, several gaming headphones were also showcased, including the new ROG Cetra True Wireless Pro dual-mode wired / wireless model featuring an ESS Quad DAC and an AI Noise-Canceling Microphone, and the ROG Cetra True Wireless for low-latency gaming audio. For detailed and true-to-life headset audio, the ROG Delta S Wireless — the first ROG dual-mode wireless gaming headset — and the lightweight 270-gram ROG Delta S Core gaming headsets on display.

ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro: invincible power and supreme specifications

The ROG Phone 6 series is powered by the latest flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform, a premier-tier powerhouse that delivers power and performance enhancements for the ultimate boost across all on-device experiences. Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 offers amped-up gameplay — unleashed with the full suite of Snapdragon Elite Gaming® features plus an improved Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU — delivering a more than 50% performance improvement when compared to the Snapdragon 888 that powered the ROG Phone 5. The device is backed by up to 18 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of storage, for the most reliable and stable gaming experience.

The upgraded GameCool 6 cooling system includes 360° CPU cooling technology, a 30% larger vapor chamber and 85% larger graphite sheets along with a centered-CPU design to increase heat dissipation from the core. Combined with the new performance manager in Armoury Crate, the ROG Phone 6 series allows gamers to tune performance settings for different games, giving them a competitive edge in any gaming scenario.

For ultra-smooth and ultra-responsive gaming visuals, the ROG Phone 6 series is equipped with a 6.78-inch 165 Hz AMOLED HDR10+ display with an industry-leading 720 Hz touch-sampling rate and a world-beating 23 ms ultra-low touch latency. This astonishing display can be set to 60 Hz, 90 Hz, 120 Hz, 144 Hz, or 165 Hz for an unparalleled gaming experience. The superb visuals are tuned in collaboration with leading visual-processing company Pixelworks® for world-beating color accuracy.

For even more advanced control possibilities, the AirTrigger 6 has been significantly upgraded. The ultrasonic sensors fully support various gestures, including new features such as Dual Action, Press and Lift, and Gyroscope Aiming.

The GameFX audio system on ROG Phone 6 features symmetrical seven-magnet dual speakers that fire forward for truly balanced stereo sound effects, and there is also a convenient 3.5 mm headphone jack. The sound has been optimized in collaboration with the Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac, making ROG Phone 6 a rare beast, a gaming phone with truly impressive audio quality. The ROG Phone 6 features the Dirac Virtuo™ spatial audio solution, which uses patented algorithms to enable immersive stereo sound from the smartphone’s built-in speakers while enhancing the speakers’ overall sound quality. Snapdragon Sound™ technology on the ROG Phone 6 ensures super-low latency processing for lag-free gaming and lossless music streaming, so gamers can hear every detail of their music exactly as the artist intended.

The monster 6000 mAh battery features advanced battery-care features for better battery performance and an extended lifespan, and there’s also a 65-watt HyperCharge adapter for rapid charging.

The ROG Phone 6 series is now equipped with a triple-camera system featuring a flagship Sony® IMX766 50 MP main wide-angle camera with improved image quality and HDR processing, an ultrawide 13 MP second camera, and a macro camera. Enhanced software features include HDR10+ Video Mode, and here’s also a 12 MP front camera for high-quality group selfies and live-streaming videos.

The ROG Phone 6 is available in Phantom Black and Storm White, and comes equipped with Aura RGB lighting on the back, up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512 GB of storage. The ROG Phone 6 Pro is available exclusively in Storm White, and features a color ROG Vision mini-display on the back, 18 GB of LPDDR5 RAM memory, and 512 GB of storage.

Immersive gaming experiences: Wireless and wired ROG headphones

A range of existing and new wireless and wired headphones was also showcased. The ROG Cetra True Wireless Pro and ROG Cetra True Wireless gaming headphones allow for remarkable audio and low-latency connections.

The new Cetra True Wireless Pro is a wired / wireless dual-mode model featuring an ESS Quad DAC and an AI Noise-Canceling Microphone, giving exceptional in-game audio and communication with the freedom to easily switch between wireless and wired USB-C® modes.

In Bluetooth mode, it uses the latest Snapdragon Sound technology, delivering a low-latency connection and premium music streaming. An ultralow-latency gaming mode provides 45 ms audio for perfectly synced in-game sounds on ROG Phone 6. Furthermore, Cetra True Wireless Pro features multiple Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) modes to reduce wider-frequency background noise and enhance wind-noise reduction for unparalleled audio immersion.

For wired mode, ROG engineers also developed the innovative in-line audio optimizer with built-in ESS 9280 Quad DAC for exceptional audio with rich, detailed spatial sound. In addition, the AI Noise-Canceling Microphone reduces over 500 million types of background noise such as chatter, keyboard clatter and mouse clicks by up to 95% for crystal-clear voice communication.

The ROG Cetra series also includes ROG Cetra True Wireless, which is a purely wireless model featuring a Gaming mode for low-latency wireless audio that offers better synchronization with onscreen visuals.

The brand-new ROG Delta S Wireless is the first ROG dual-mode wireless gaming headset. It can be used in either 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth® modes for maximum flexibility when connecting devices. The concealed AI Beamforming Microphones with AI Noise Cancelation ensure impeccable voice pick-up and reduce background noise by up to 95% for clear in-game communication, providing comfort and style without compromising the quality of in-game communication. The ROG Delta range also includes the new ROG Delta S Core, a lightweight 270-gram headset designed for extreme comfort.

Extensive array of accessories

An ecosystem of modular accessories allows gamers to optimize their gameplay experience on the ROG Phone 6 series. Accessories include the AeroActive Cooler 6, ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad for ROG Phone 6, ROG Phone 6 Glass Screen Protector, cases and more. The clip-on AeroActive Cooler 6 has an AI-powered thermoelectric cooler, and a fan that delivers increased cooling airflow directly to hotspots on the back cover of the ROG Phone 6. The result is that it can lower the surface temperature by up to a stunning 25°C. The AeroActive Cooler 6 also adds four extra physical buttons to allow a genuine console-like control experience.

Exclusive influencer All-Star Showmatch

After the event, ROG held an exclusive All-Star gaming showmatch, where 14 influencers from 8 different countries — including Germany, UK, France, Italy, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway — competed in a 7 vs. 7 team deathmatch on PUBG MOBILE. Before and during the match, the influencers’ communities and audience had the opportunity to predict the winning team of the tournament as well as the influencer accumulating the highest in-game kill count, for a chance to win a ROG Phone 6.

ROG Phone 6: https://rog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-6-model/

ROG Phone 6 Pro: https://rog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-6-pro-model/

ROG Cetra True Wireless Pro: https://rog.asus.com/headsets-audio/in-ear-headphone/rog-cetra-true-wireless-pro-model/

ROG Cetra True Wireless: https://rog.asus.com/headsets-audio/in-ear-headphone/rog-cetra-true-wireless -model/

ROG Delta S Wireless: https://rog.asus.com/headsets-audio/headsets/wireless-headsets/rog-delta-s-wireless-model/

ROG Delta S Core: https://rog.asus.com/headsets-audio/headsets/3-5mm-headsets/rog-delta-s-core-model/

ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces ROG Phone 6: For Those Who Dare Virtual Launch Event

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the ROG Phone 6: For Those Who Dare virtual event, which will unveil the latest generation ROG Phone 6 series, and a new lineup of gaming accessories and gaming headphones. The event will also include an exclusive and exciting live gaming show match, featuring well-known influencers competing to win on the new ROG Phone 6 series. The online-only event will take place on July 5, 2022 at 20:00 p.m. CST.

At the event, ROG will announce the much-anticipated ROG Phone 6, featuring the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 5G Platform and a Samsung AMOLED display. When combined with exclusive ROG tuning technology, the ROG Phone 6 achieves an impressive 165Hz refresh rate, introducing a new era for gaming smartphone performance, and giving gamers the competitive edge. The ROG Phone 6 also features an exciting space-inspired new look, unique features, an impressive ecosystem of accessories, and an exciting array of gaming headphones. Working in concert with the impressive raw performance of the ROG Phone 6 series, a new cooling system offers unmatched capabilities for those who dare to win.

The ROG Phone 6: For Those Who Dare virtual event will introduce new technologies, faster speeds, and a large ecosystem of products and accessories to create the most immersive gaming experiences. To see the ROG Phone 6 series in action, attendees can stay after the show for an exclusive gaming show match featuring well-known influencers. Join in online as ROG unveils the new ROG Phone 6 series at https: https://rog.asus.com/uk/event/ROG-Phone-6/.

Tech Review – Asus ROG 5s phone.

The Asus ROG 5s phone is a bit of a beast it must be said. Given it is aimed at gamers it also has great battery life and an excellent camera with great speakers too and a great display.

The phone is not light and not small by any means either which is fine with me however the back of the phone is slippy and can move on a table etc if it starts vibrating. I like phones like this aside the slippy part as you can feel the phone feel the quality and feel it in your pocket, having this alongside other devices I own it is the biggest and heaviest but again I am fine with this because it looks good and is a powerhouse too.

The camera hump is raised but nothing like some others out there which are starting to look stupid now and its angular design blends in well on the device too but it does rock on a table if typing so a case would be a good idea to eliminate this and also protect the device.

On the right you have your power on/off and volume keys on the left you have a docking point, on the bottom you have a headphone jack, yes you heard me right and you also have your USB-C port and a mic.Up to there is just a mic so it is a clean looking device overall and feels solid in the hands and you know you are not holding something cheap.Also as it is a gamer phone you have Air Triggers built in.

Check out the unboxing below and walkthrough and we look at the specs etc 

The gaming and user experience

If you are into mobile gaming this is what you could look into, not a huge mobile gamer myself but once was and this phone not only caters for that well it caters for everyday use too, the 6.78 inch screen is ideal for media consumption and more with a peak brightness of 1200 nits and that 144 hz screen refresh which seem to be the buzzword of late, in short here a superb display.

To top of the visual aspects you also get the audio goodness thrown in with dual speakers that are loud and as good as my iPhone 13 pro which are seen as one of the best speakers on a phone today, both the sound and picture just make it a really good experience for anyone to use as just a normal phone as well as gaming.

For my daily use it walked through anything with ease so that emails, social, browsing, and all the daily tasks I use my phone for but the thing is it doesn’t stop there it is also super when it comes to gaming, typical gaming phones I have seen from other manufacturers skimp out somewhere but not this phone.

 

Cameras

The camera set up here is also typical of a gaming phone a 64mp main camera 13mp wide and 5mp macro and a 24mp front facing camera, you can shoot up to 8k in video here but there is no point just yet in doing so as where can you watch it? This wont be mainstream for another 2 years at least and then think of those large files too if using 8k but the fact that it is there those fe who have 8K tv and has tech than 8K capabilities can enjoy now. The cameras are good in my eyes given it is not the main feature of the phone and who it is aimed at you can take great photos and videos but check them out for yourself below.

We shot in 4K on this phone as I felt it was the best thing to do to a wider audience but we can upload 8K video if requested.

We have done both night and daytime sample videos and photos here so you can get some context.

Full camera specs

8K UHD (7680 x 4320) video at 30 fps for main rear camera 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) video at 30 / 60 fps for main rear camera, at 30 fps for second rear camera 1080p FHD video recording at 30 / 60 fps 720p HD video recording at 30 fps 3-axis electronic image stabilization for rear cameras Time Lapse (4K UHD video) Slow Motion video (4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps) Take still photo while recording video.

Overall this phone is ideal for those who want it all, which is gaming audio camera power and more it is a solid phone not lacking where others do.

First Look – ASUS ROG Phone 5s Unboxing and Walkthrough

This is one is for the gamers but not only just gamers with the specs on offer here and what the company claims it offers pretty much more than your average smartphone and with a triple camera aray, stereo speakers. The device is not light but it is certainly robust and feels good in the hand and it is a case that you know you have a phone in your hand or pocket for that matter.

The ROG Phone 5 series is powered to win by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform featuring advanced 5G communications and premium Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming features. The upgraded GameCool 5 cooling system along with the all-new performance manager in Armoury Crate ensure maximum performance is available for any gaming scenario.

For ultra-smooth and ultra-responsive gaming visuals, the ROG Phone 5 series is equipped with a Samsung-built 144 Hz / 1 ms AMOLED HDR10+ certified display with an industry-leading 300 Hz touch sampling rate and ultra-low 24.3 ms touch latency.

Gamers can play longer with the ROG Phone 5 series thanks to the monster 6000 mAh battery, and the phones come with a 65-watt HyperCharge adapter that tops up the battery in the shortest possible time.

Today is the usual unboxing and first look but if you have any questions fire them below or on our YouTube channel and we will have a full review soon with image and video samples and more, there is lots going on there in the camera department aside being targeting gamers.

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