ASUS ROG Phone 5s series launched at Rs. 50,000
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ASUS has launched its ROG Phone 5s series of smartphones in India at a starting price of Rs. 49,999.
The line-up includes the vanilla ROG 5s and ROG 5s Pro models. They were announced globally in August 2021.
As for the key highlights, the flagship gaming handsets come with a 144Hz AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 888+ 5G chip, and a 6,000mAh battery.
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Why does this story matter?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s series of smartphones arrives with top-tier features tailored for mobile gaming enthusiasts.
The line-up provides ultrasonic air triggers, 5-layer cooling system, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, stereo speakers, and a bevy of software customizations.
Both the 5s and 5s Pro have similar features except for the latter getting a ROG Vision matrix display on the rear.
Design and display
The phones flaunt a 144Hz E4 AMOLED display
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro feature a conventional rectangular display with noticeable top and bottom bezels, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The rear panel is fitted with a triple camera unit.
The devices bear a 6.78-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2448 pixels) E4 AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
They come in Phantom Black and Storm White colors.
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The handsets have a 64MP primary camera
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s series sports a triple rear camera module comprising a 64MP (f/1.8) main camera, a 13MP (f/2.4) ultra-wide sensor, and a 5MP (f/2.0) macro shooter. Up front, they have a 24MP (f/2.5) snapper for selfies and video calls.
Under the hood
A Snapdragon 888+ chipset powers the devices
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s line-up is fueled by a Snapdragon 888+ 5G chipset, coupled with up to 18GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.
Under the hood, the duo boots Android 11-based ROG UI and packs a 6,000mAh battery with 65W fast-charging support.
For connectivity, the phones offers support for Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6, 5G, NFC, and a Type-C port.
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ASUS ROG Phone 5s series: Pricing and availability
In India, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s costs Rs. 49,999 for the 8GB/128GB model and Rs. 57,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant. The Pro model costs Rs. 79,999 for the solo 18GB/512GB configuration. The handsets will be up for grabs via Flipkart from February 18 onward.