The ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition uses the flagship Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 Mobile Platform with advanced 5G1 mobile communications capabilities. Built for dedicated gamers, it has an amazing new 144 Hz / 1 ms display that leaves the competition standing. Alongside slick features like AirTrigger 3, you'll find a monster 6000 mAh battery2, a unique side-charging design, dual front-facing stereo speakers, and a full range of modular accessories. ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition is everything you've always wanted for mobile gaming!
PERFORMANCE
Play to Win
Powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform, the latest LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 ROM, ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition delivers effortless overall performance for a super-smooth gaming experience.
SDM865
Flagship Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 Mobile Platform
2.84GHz
CPU clock
5G
connectivity1
Up to
8GB
LPDDR5 RAM
Up to
256GB
UFS 3.1 ROM
GAMECOOL 3
Play Cool
The GameCool 3 cooling system in ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition uses an advanced 3D vapor chamber and a large heat sink that are precisely located to eliminate hotspots. The cooling system is incredibly effective at removing heat during full-speed operation via its specially designed vents.
This comprehensive cooling system allows ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition to easily sustain peak performance during heavy gaming sessions, eliminating throttling to give you an expert edge against the competition.
Up to
14%
increased thermal efficiency3
6X
larger heat sink3
Replay
AeroActive Cooler 3
Vents on back cover
Enlarged heat sink
Aluminum frame
Redesigned 3D vapor chamber
Large graphite film
The AeroActive Cooler 3 clip-on external cooling fan delivers increased airflow to hotspots on the casing, particularly the area around the CPU and 5G chip. It can lower the surface temperature by up to 4°C4, but it's still incredibly compact and connects easily to the side-mounted port.
The state-of-the-art thermal design of ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition ensures that you can always maintain full speed, no matter how long you play.
Up to
4°C
lower surface temperature4
40%
higher rpm5
DISPLAY
Play Accurate
ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition is equipped with a stunning 144 Hz / 1 ms AMOLED display. Combined with an industry-leading270 Hz6 touch-sampling rate, which dramatically decreases the touch latency to 25 ms7, this display takes the gaming experience to the next level. To ensure that visuals on ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition look just like the developer intended, each display is carefully color-calibrated color to ensure a Delta-E value of less than 1, and there's support for HDR10+ content. The display is also TÜV Rheinland-certified8, so it's easy on your eyes.
6.59”
AMOLED display
144Hz
refresh rate
270Hz
touch-sampling rate6
25ms
touch latency7
Delta-E < 1
color accuracy
X Mode
Play Your Way
To fully unleash the absolute power of ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition, the unique X Mode takes expert care of system-wide performance. X Mode lets you adjust and customize many system parameters to optimize the performance of your ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition, and tailor it for every application and gaming scenario.
BATTERY
Play Nonstop
You can rely on the monster 6000 mAh battery2 in ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition to keep you going, even in the longest battles. There are multiple passive power-saving mechanisms — including multiple custom battery modes and an exclusive hibernate function — that significantly prolong the time between charges and also increase battery lifespan.
6000mAh
high-capacity battery2
Custom battery mode
support
Power-saving
technology
Replay
GameFX
Play It Loud
The new GameFX audio system on ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition is tuned in collaboration with audio optimization specialist Dirac, featuring dual front-facing stereo speakers that deliver powerful and immersive audio for your games. There's also an all-new Game Mode that lets you pinpoint the location of players using a unique audio algorithm. Bigger speakers, more magnets and improved driver excursion amplify the volume so you can hear every movement to give you the gaming edge.
dual front-facing stereo speakers
calibrated Game Mode
AirTrigger 3
Play It Real
The AirTrigger 3 system introduces a brand-new way to interact with your ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition, using motion sensor that allows you to control the action by simply tilting the phone for totally intuitive gaming. The ultrasonic touch sensors — located on the long edges of ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition — can be assigned to any in-game action for a console-like experience. The touch sensors now support more gestures, including slide, swipe and inner / outer button detection.
AirTrigger 3
controls
Accelerometer-powered
motion sensor
Ultrasonic
touch sensors
BUILT FOR GAMERS
Play in Style
The ROG design and development team consists of real gamers who understand the key features that gamers need. They've used their in-depth expertise to create the ultimate gaming phone for serious mobile gamers.
ROG Connect
Game Genie
Unparalleled Connectivity
Side-Mounted Port
Quad-Microphone System
Aura RGB
With the built-in community features in ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition, it's never been easier for you to keep in touch with your squad, or wow the crowd with your uploaded genius gameplays.
ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition includes the most advanced version of our gaming enhancement app. This now includes a floating window to let you check your tactics without leaving the game, and comprehensive macro support to help automate some in-game processes such as grinding and looting. There's also a hugely improved screen recording to let you capture every memorable moment — even if it's already happened, thanks to the new automatic recording buffer!
The trend towards multiplayer games means that a constant, reliable connection is vital. With 5G and WiFi 6 support, ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition is more than fast enough, and for ultrastable connections it now features HyperFusion technology. This allows simultaneous connections to WiFi and the mobile network, with intelligent redirection to whichever has the best signal. There are also multiple antennas to ensure your connection is always the best possible. With ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition, you won't miss anything!
ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition's unique side-ported design is designed specifically to keep cables out of the way of your gameplay, so it never compromises your technique: you can charge it even while you're gaming or live-streaming.
To ensure the best possible in-game voice communications, ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition is equipped with a noise-canceling quad-mic array, which optimizes speech quality and also filters out background noise to deliver crystal-clear vocals for easy team wins.
ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition features Aura RGB lighting, with a glowing ROG logo on the back of the device that supports a variety of colors and lighting schemes, so it's easy to match your mood and style.
TRIPLE CAMERAS
Play in Focus
The triple-camera system on ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition is designed to produce superb-quality photos in any setting. It features a flagship Sony® IMX686 64 MP main wide-angle camera, an ultrawide 13 MP second camera, and a macro camera. Enhanced software features include a Pro Video Mode as well as Free Zoom, Wind Filter and Acoustic Focus functions to make your video quality stand out. There's also a 24 MP front camera for high-quality group selfies and live-streaming videos.
Sony®
IMX686
flagship sensor
Industry-leading
64MP
wide-angle camera
New
Pro Video
Mode
PARTNERS
Play Together
ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition is proudly partnering with Stadia and Unity to establish a truly integrated gaming ecosystem9. Together, we aim to build a more complete mobile gaming10 experience for today's gamers by providing your favorite gaming content on the go.
ACCESSORIES
Play without Limits
Serious gaming needs serious gear, and the unrivaled range of modular accessories11 for ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition will level-up your mobile gaming experience.
ROG Lighting Armor Case
AeroActive Cooler 3
TwinView Dock 3
ROG Clip
ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad
Aero Case
Mobile Desktop Dock
Light Up!
The new Lighting Armor Case not only protects your phone from scratches and bumps, but it also supports Aura lighting for an out-of-this-world visual experience. A specially customized theme will be loaded when you install the Lighting Armor Case on ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition.
Be Cool!
AeroActive Cooler 3 can now lower the surface temperature by up to 4°C4, but it's still incredibly compact and connects easily to the side-mounted port, and can also be attached even when the Aero Case is installed. There's now also a stand on the back that can prop up ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition for a better viewing experience.
Double Vision!
TwinView Dock 3 offers genuine dual-screen gaming experience, and to further extend our ingenious dual-screen design, we've upgraded the screen with a stunning 144 Hz refresh rate to match ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition.
Get a Grip!
ROG Clip12 locks and loads your ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition with the controller of your choice — such as the Xbox® wireless controller or Stadia controller — turning it into an on-the-go gaming beast.
Gear Up!
The Kunai 3 Gamepad offers superb grip and lots of ways to play —including a handheld mode, an all-in-one mode and a mobility mode — so you can continue your battles anywhere.
Stay Protected!
The Aero Case12 reflects the cool new look of ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition, while still keeping your phone protected when using accessories such as the AeroActive Cooler 3 or TwinView Dock 3.
Desktop-Style Gaming
The Mobile Desktop Dock gives ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition unprecedented expansion capabilities. Connect to an external 4K UHD monitor, mouse and keyboard while using ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition as an auxiliary display, hook up to a wired gigabit LAN and use the S/PDIF output to drive your 5.1-channel surround-sound system. Who says you need a desktop PC for incredible gaming?
5G services are only supported in 5G network-enabled locations in 5G-ready countries.
Typical capacity is 6000 mAh.
Test result provided by ASUS labs, compared to the previous generation ROG Phone.
Test result provided by ASUS labs, compared to the skin temperature of ROG Phone 3 without AeroActive Cooler.
Test result provided by ASUS labs, compared to the previous generation AeroActive Cooler.
Actual performance may vary depending on conditions.
Test result provided by ASUS labs, actual performance may vary depending on conditions.
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light and Flicker Reduced certification.
Availability of Stadia service varies by country.
You can play Stadia on supported mobile devices when connected to WiFi or Ethernet.
Availability of accessories varies by country.
Images simulated for illustrative purposes, one of the two different Aero Case designs is bundled in the box.
Benchmark
ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition is built to win!
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ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition
49ms
B brand
87ms
O brand
85ms
S brand
75ms
Average time (ms)
144 Hz Refresh Rate
To achieve a smoother, more fluid viewing experience that makes gaming even more immersive, we've developed a screen for ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition that boasts an industry-leading144 Hz refresh rate. Content is more vivid, clearer, and looks more lifelike. It's also much easier on the eyes, so you can game for longer without discomfort.
60Hz
144Hz
Ultra-Responsive Touch
Every tap and click of the button counts during intensive game plays. With the specially calibrated display on ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition, you can enjoy a world-leading 270 Hz6 touch-sampling rate — meaning the screen records the touch input 270 times per second. This ensures that ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition registers every touch and slide you perform, and responds precisely in just the way you want it to.
270Hz
touch-sampling rate6
25ms
touch latency7
18ms
slide latency7
Ultra-Accurate Color
Delta-E is a measure of the difference between two colors whereas Delta-E of less than 3 is not easily distinguished by a typical human eye. The screen on ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition has a world-beating Delta-E value of less than 1, meaning it displays the most accurate colors possible for a superb visual experience.
Delta-E < 1
color accuracy
Without Color Calibration
Delta-E < 1
Absolute Power
X Mode has carefully calibrated defaults for optimum performance, but you can also customize system performance, display settings, touch controls, and network settings to make X Mode truly unique to you! ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition gives you total control!
Play Longer
ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition takes full advantage of its 6000 mAh battery2 by adding even more software optimizations that can double the battery's lifespan7 Passive power-saving mechanisms can limit inactive apps and deliver up to 67 %7 more power savings. ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition always optimizes itself for the best power efficiency, however it's being used!
Up to
2X
longer lifespan7
Up to
67%
power savings7
New Motion-Sensor Control
Now there's a whole new way to control your ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition! The internal motion sensor can detect vertical shakes to simulate a tap on the screen.
Enhanced Touch-Sensor Gestures
ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition has once again achieved the impossible, enhancing the gesture capabilities of the AirTrigger 3 side sensors!
Tap
Dual partition buttons
Slide
Swipe
Finger resting
Continuous trigger
Single tap to mimic a touch on the screen.
Simulate L1/L2 and R1/R2 on either side of the AirTriggers.
Slide to look around in the game.
Quickly swipe on the sensors to mimic a touch on the screen.
Relax your fingers on the sensors without activating the AirTriggers.
Continue to press the sensor to trigger multiple clicks.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Disclaimer
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Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. Actual figures may vary in real-world situations.
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