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PROCESSOR: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile OS: Android DISPLAY: 6.78” HDR10+ AMOLED REFRESH RATE: 165Hz STORAGE: 512GB + 16GB RAM CAMERAS: 12MP front/50MP + 13MP + 5MP rear VIDEO RECORDING: 8K @ 24fps/4K @ 30/60fps NETWORK COMPATIBILITY: 5G connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C 3.1 COLOUR : Phantom Black, Storm White GO PRO! While its feature set is quite similar to its little brother, opting for the ROG Phone 6 Pro will treat you to an extra 2GB of RAM, taking its capacity to a whopping 18GB. Available exclusively in ROG’s Storm White colour, if you really want to go all-out in the looks stakes then the Pro is a clear winner, with a stunning rear PMOLED screen that can display everything from useful info to wild displays of animated graphics.

ASUS Republic of Gamers really bring their A-game to their latest flagship gaming phone evolution, the ROG Phone 6, offering exceptional bang for buck. Words Amy Flower ROG HITS IT FOR 6!

6000mAh battery that powers the ROG Phone 6, complete with 65-watt hyper-charging that goes from no charge to full in just 42 minutes, the Gorilla Glass 3 and included bumper case help keep the outside safe. Meanwhile, on the inside, an upgraded thermal system keeps the CPU cool from every direction. Accessorise the positive! If you fancy a bit of upgrading, there’s a bespoke range of accessories made just for the ROG Phone 6. The latest evolution of the AeroActive Cooler is a thermoelectric AI cooling system that clips on easily, and also adds four handy physical gaming buttons.

The power is in your hands With the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile chipset at its heart, nobody will be taking you on in a phone speed drag race! Boasting up

AMOLED screen is truly a sight to behold, delivering lush graphics, super-responsive and super-smooth low latency, plus HDR support and an incredible 165Hz refresh rate. Get in the game If you get yourself a gaming phone, powerhouse games machine on hand at all times. As well as the tweakers heaven that is Armoury Crate, the ROG Phone 6 also delivers an upgraded Game Genie modding experience. AirTrigger action has also been bolstered, with even more advanced control options supporting a cornucopia of gestures via two ultrasonic buttons, from simple taps to gyroscope aiming. In for the long haul When you invest serious bucks into a serious phone, you want some peace of mind that it’s built to survive your travels – and long play sessions! While the latter are well covered via the massive it’s pretty obvious what your main objective is, and that’s to have a

to 15 per cent better performance than the ROG Phone 5, the clock speed is now at a huge 3.2GHz. That isn’t the end of it though, for with ROG’s Armoury Crate performance manager you can tweak and tune to unlock even more performance. Coupled with 16GB of RAM – more than many PCs – and 512GB of storage, we’re talking real power. Looking great! Most phones look much the same nowadays, but when you’re holding a ROG Phone 6 in your hands, its slick, cyberpunk-influenced design definitely stands out from the pack. Its angular lines through to the futuristic RGB lighting on the rear with a multitude of personalisation

PLUGS AND PLAY! A rarity nowadays, the ROG Phone 6 features a classic, latency socket. Another handy feature is both top and side USB-C sockets, so you can charge whether you’re playing in portrait or landscape. free 3.5mm headphone

For even more control, the ROG Gamepad 3, available to match whichever colour your ROG Phone 6 is, offers a more complete console like experience on the go, while the DevilCase Guardian Lite Plus offers added protection for your pride and joy.

options are just the beginning though, for the large 6.78-inch

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