ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today officially announced the brand new ROG Phone 7 series. Unlike last year, the ROG Phone 7 series includes the ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate models. Yup, the Pro model is now the Ultimate model.
The ROG Phone 7 series is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which is 15% faster and 15% more power-efficient than the previous generation. It is paired with up to 16GB of 8,533Mbps LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage that’s twice as fast as UFS 3.0. It’s ready for Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with Qualcomm FastConnect 7800, supporting ultra-fast 320 MHz channels and Multi-Link operation, with game-changing latency performance benefits.
ASUS claims that the new models leverage the 15% improvement in power efficiency offered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform, enhanced with the best ever GameCool 7 thermal system to cool the CPU from all directions. For short sessions, the Boron Nitride (BN) thermal compound on one side of the CPU reduces throttling. Mid-length sessions are taken care of by the bigger vapor chamber and graphite sheets on the other side of the CPU. Lastly, for marathon sessions, the AeroActive Cooler 7 — with its fan positioned right over the CPU module — kicks into play for AI-powered active cooling, featuring a Peltier element for extra cooling performance.
Exclusively for the Ultimate model is the AeroActive Portal. This air inlet activates automatically when the AeroActive Cooler is attached, directing a constant flow of cool air from the cooler onto the cooling fins of the vapor chamber. This efficiently dispels the heat generated by the SoC, leading to a notable boost in both gaming performance and battery endurance. When the AeroActive Portal is activated, the phone’s thermal efficiency can increase by up to 20%.
Both phones sport a 6.78-inch Full HD+ 165Hz Samsung AMOLED display with a 720Hz touch-sampling rate and a Delta E <1 color accuracy for superb visuals. The peak brightness has been increased to 1,500 nits for easier viewing outside. The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate also features ROG Vision, a unique matrix color display on the rear of the phone that exemplifies the daring innovation behind the ROG brand.
Both phones still have the twin front-firing speakers, which are now 50% more effective volume than previously. These speakers are aided by the five-magnet, super-linear 13 x 38 mm sub-woofer in the AeroActive 7 cooler, which enhances bass volume by 77% for unbeatable 2.1 sound in games or movies when the cooler is attached. Fine-tuning in cooperation with the audio experts at Dirac ensures unrivaled sound quality.
The ROG Phone 7 series also features new software features such as:
- X Sense: Helps gamers to detect key onscreen events, such as when an important new item appears on the map or an enemy is approaching, with a pop-up notification
- X Capture: An AI tool that automatically records memorable moments in the battle, such as vanquishing an enemy or winning the match
The AirTrigger ultrasonic controls give gamers unrivaled fingertip control over their games for a console-like experience. They support a wide range of gestures, including Dual Action, Press and Lift, and Gyroscope Aiming. There are also 10 motion controls and an X-axis linear motor that provides powerful haptic feedback, taking gamers into the heart of the action. It also enables the superb Vibration Mapping feature, which enhances the touch experience by providing adjustable haptic feedback for virtual on-screen buttons.
Other features include a similar triple-camera setup on the back (50MP+13MP+5MP) and a 6,000mAh battery with 65W HyperCharge. The ASUS ROG Phone 7 series will be announced in Malaysia officially on 10th May 2023. Be sure to stay tuned as we will keep you posted.
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