STACK #192 Oct 2020

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ASUS ROG PHONE 3 At its core, the Asus ROG Phone 3 is all about gaming. That makes sense given the gaming pedigree of Asus, but what makes for a great gaming smartphone also makes for a premium handset. For starters, there’s a stunning 6.59-inch AMOLED screen. You can activate 144Hz mode for silky-smooth gaming, but it’s also great for everyday functionality. The low-latency 1ms response rate combined with the beefy Snapdragon 865 processor and generous 12GB of RAM means the ROG Phone 3 effortlessly keeps up with demanding smartphone games or a mountain of multitasking. Best of all, because games tend to drain batteries faster than typical use, Asus has sagely included a 6000mAh battery. It’ll keep you in the game for longer, but it also amounts to multi-day longevity for normal use. The cherry on

To 5G or not 5G

If you’re in the market for a new handset, it’s absolutely worth considering a 5G smartphone. Not only are they compatible with the existing 3G and 4G networks, they’re able to tap into the low-latency, high- speed perks of the incredibly speedy 5G network. Without a 5G-compatible handset, you won’t be able to take advantage of those 5G perks. Granted, 5G isn’t yet as widespread as 4G, but expect that to change in the coming months.

top of all of this power is 5G support, which is the right gaming companion for online play but, coupled with Wi-Fi 6, makes the ROG Phone 3 a seriously future-proofed handset.

Gaming bonus Anyone who’s serious about their smartphone gaming will know that intensive games not only quickly drain a handset’s battery, they can also heat up the phone in your hands. The ROG Phone 3 has a massive internal heatsink to keep things cooler. If that’s not enough, you can optionally connect the bundled AeroActive Cooler 3 accessory to add additional cooling. It even offers pass-through charging if you’re running out of juice.

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