ASUS ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition Cell Phone, 6.78” FHD+ 2448x1080 165Hz, 6000mAh Battery, 50MP/13MP/5MP Camera, 12MP Front, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 5G LTE Unlocked Dual SIM, AI2201-16G512G-DB
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Color: Diablo Immortal Edition
Configuration: 16GB RAM
Digital Storage Capacity: 512 GB
Connectivity Technology: 5G
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- DIABLO IMMORTAL INSPIRED DESIGN - the Diablo Immortal Edition features details that echo the iconic combat quest with its nightmarish menagerie of demons and monsters.
- LIMITED EDITION COLLECTIBLES - The exclusive carton design is inspired by the famous Horadric Cube, a valuable item that can transform anything placed inside. The phone itself is stored safely in a box modeled on the legendary Worldstone.
- EXCLUSIVE ACCESSORIES - Find included the Shield Blessing Aero Case, and a map of Sanctuary featuring hidden marks in invisible ink that can be revealed using Fahirs Light. Theres also a uniquely crafted Immortality Ejector Pin fashioned after the games logo.
- UNRIVALED PERFORMANCE - Overpower the competition with the powerful yet efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 plus Gen1 at 3.2 Ghz, with a whooping 16GB of RAM and 512GB storage.
- GAMECOOL 6 TECHNOLOGY - Great performance can only be achieved with even better thermals. The upgraded GameCool 6 tech features a 30% larger vapor chamber among other features for more stable gaming frame rates.
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In collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment, ROG proudly presents the ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition. This limited-edition themed phone and matching accessories are your perfect companions for your quest through the mysterious and dangerous world of Diablo. It harnesses the brute gaming power of the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform, with a new class leading GameCool 6 thermal system that lets you smash every barrier and break every limit, and a high refresh display for a revolutionary visual experience. For total control, there’s the AirTrigger 6 system and the Armoury Crate app, and for marathon gameplay, there’s a monster 6000 mAh battery. Dare to choose the mighty ROG Phone 6, and you will be rewarded with an experience that befits a true legend.
Brand: ASUS
Operating System: Android 12.0
Ram Memory Installed Size: 16 MB
CPU Model: Snapdragon
CPU Speed: 3.2 GHz
Memory Storage Capacity: 16 GB
Screen Size: 6.78 Inches
Resolution: 2448 x 1080
Refresh Rate: 165 Hz
Model Name: ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.04 x 0.41 inches
Item Weight: 8 ounces
Item model number: AI2201-16G512G-DB
Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
OS: Android 12.0
RAM: 512 GB
Connectivity technologies: 5G
GPS: True
Special features: Fast Charging Support, Dual SIM, Always On Display, Water Resistant
Other display features: Wireless
Human Interface Input: Touchscreen, Touch Pad
Scanner Resolution: 2448 x 1080
Other camera features: Rear, Front
Audio Jack: 3.5 mm
Form Factor: Slate
Color: Diablo Immortal Edition
Battery Power Rating: 6000
Whats in the box: SIM Tray Ejector, Aero case, USB Cable
Manufacturer: ASUS
Date First Available: November 17, 2022
Memory Storage Capacity: 16 GB
Standing screen display size: 6.78 Inches
Ram Memory Installed Size: 16 MB
Battery Capacity: 6000
Weight: 8 ounces
Charging Time: 42 minutes
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Color: Diablo Immortal Edition
Configuration: 16GB RAM
Digital Storage Capacity: 512 GB
Connectivity Technology: 5G
The ASUS ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition is a culmination of cutting-edge technology and immersive gaming experience, specifically crafted for dedicated mobile gamers, especially those enraptured by the dark and thrilling world of Diablo. This iteration of the ASUS ROG Phone series not only boasts top-tier hardware but also incorporates exclusive Diablo-themed aesthetics and optimizations, making it a must-have for fans of the franchise. At the heart of the ASUS ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition lies a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, capable of handling the most demanding games with ease. Paired with ample RAM and storage options, this device ensures smooth performance and seamless multitasking, allowing gamers to delve deep into the immersive world of Diablo Immortal without any hiccups. One of the standout features of this edition is its high-refresh-rate display, which delivers stunning visuals with ultra-smooth gameplay. Whether you’re battling hordes of demons or exploring intricate dungeons, the fluidity and responsiveness of the display truly enhance the gaming experience, pulling you further into the captivating realm of Diablo. The Diablo-themed aesthetics of the ASUS ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition are sure to delight fans of the franchise. From the sleek and menacing design to the intricate details inspired by the Diablo universe, every aspect of the device exudes a sense of dark and foreboding ambiance, perfectly complementing the game’s themes and aesthetics. Moreover, ASUS has gone the extra mile to optimize the device for Diablo Immortal, ensuring that players can fully immerse themselves in the game without any distractions. Whether it’s fine-tuning performance settings for optimal gameplay or integrating exclusive features to enhance the gaming experience, every aspect of the device has been meticulously crafted to cater to the needs of Diablo enthusiasts. However, it’s worth noting that the ASUS ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition is primarily targeted towards gamers and fans of the Diablo franchise. For those who prioritize other aspects such as camera quality or productivity features, this device might not be the most suitable option. Additionally, the premium price tag may deter casual gamers or those not deeply invested in mobile gaming from considering this device. In conclusion, the ASUS ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition is a stellar choice for avid mobile gamers who seek the ultimate gaming experience, especially within the Diablo universe. With its top-notch hardware, exclusive Diablo-themed design, and optimized performance for Diablo Immortal, it offers an unparalleled gaming experience that is sure to captivate fans of the franchise. The ASUS ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition is a thrilling collaboration between ASUS and Blizzard Entertainment, tailored for gamers who are eagerly anticipating the release of Diablo Immortal. This special edition smartphone combines the cutting-edge hardware of the ROG Phone 6 with exclusive Diablo Immortal-themed aesthetics and content, creating an immersive gaming experience like no other. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and equipped with a high-refresh-rate display, the ROG Phone 6 delivers exceptional performance, ensuring smooth gameplay even in the most demanding situations. The Diablo Immortal Edition features optimized gaming software enhancements, providing players with an edge in battles within the world of Sanctuary. One of the standout features of the ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition is its enhanced cooling system, which keeps the device running at optimal temperatures during extended gaming sessions. This ensures that gamers can fully immerse themselves in the world of Diablo Immortal without worrying about performance throttling or overheating issues. The design of the Diablo Immortal Edition is inspired by the dark and atmospheric aesthetics of the Diablo franchise, featuring custom branding, thematic accents, and exclusive accessories such as a themed protective case and a stylized charging dock. In addition to its gaming prowess, the ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition excels as a daily driver, with a versatile camera system, robust battery life, and a feature-rich software experience. Whether you’re exploring dungeons, battling demons, or simply staying connected with friends, this smartphone delivers on all fronts. Overall, the ASUS ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition is a must-have for fans of the Diablo series and mobile gaming enthusiasts alike. With its powerful hardware, immersive design, and exclusive content, it sets a new standard for gaming smartphones and promises endless hours of excitement in the world of Sanctuary. In collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment, ROG proudly presents the ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition. This limited-edition themed phone and matching accessories are your perfect companions for your quest through the mysterious and dangerous world of Diablo. Design Hellfire Red Weight and Dimension 239g, 173 x 77x 10.4 mm Processor Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform Qualcomm® Adreno™ 730 Memory LPDDR5 16GB Storage UFS3.1 512GB Display 6.78" 20.4:9 (2448 x 1080) 165Hz / 1ms Samsung AMOLED. Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus. Delta-E < 1 Rear Camera Main Rear Camera: Sony® flagship IMX766 50 MP image sensor - 1/1.56” large sensor size, 1 µm pixel size. F1.9 aperture, 23.8mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera Second Rear Camera: 13 MP, Ultrawide-angle camera, 12.5mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera Third Rear Camera: 5 MP, Macro Front Camera 12 MP. 27.5mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera Audio Speaker: Symmetrical dual front-facing speakers with Dirac HD Sound 5-magnet stereo speaker with Cirrus Logic amplifier for louder, deeper and less distorted sound effect Audio Output: Hi-Res Audio up to 384 kHz / 32-bit for 3.5mm output Qualcomm WCD9385 for Hi-Res output AudioWizard with multiple listening profiles Microphone: Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology 3.5mm Headphone Jack Video Recording 8K UHD (7680 x 4320) video at 24 fps for main rear camera 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) video at 30 / 60 fps for main rear camera, at 30 fps for second rear camera 1080p FHD video recording at 30 / 60 fps 720p HD video recording at 30 / 60 fps 3-axis electronic image stabilization for rear cameras HDR10+ video recording (4K UHD video) for main 50MP and ultra-wide 13MP camera Time Lapse (4K UHD video) Slow Motion video (4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps) Take still photo while recording video Wireless Technology Integrated WiFi 6E* (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO) Supports 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz WiFi Bluetooth® 5.2 (HFP + A2DP + AVRCP + HID + PAN + OPP), supports Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive and aptX™ Lossless Wi-Fi Direct NFC *WiFi 6E availability and features are dependent on regulatory limitations. Navigation GNSS support GPS (L1/L5), Glonass (L1), Galileo (E1/E5a), BeiDou(B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS (L1/L5) and NavIC SIM Cards Dual slots: 5G*+5G or 4G dual-SIM / dual-standby support Slot 1: 5G/4G/3G/2G Nano SIM card Slot 2: 5G/4G/3G/2G Nano SIM card * 5G services are only supported in 5G network-enabled locations in 5G-ready countries. Network Standard * ASUS phone 5G/4G band compatibility varies by region, please check compatibility with local carriers. A version: GSM/GPRS/EDGE; WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+; FDD-LTE; TD-LTE; 5G Sub 6 SA/NSA Supports EN-DC (6DL+FR1, 3FR1) FR1 (DL/UL): 4.9 Gbps/ 0.9 Gbps LTE: DL 6CA Cat20 up to 2.0 Gbps / UL 2CA Cat18 up to 211 Mbps Gigabit LTE DC-HSPA+: DL 42 Mbps / UL 5.76 Mbps 4x4 MIMO 5G SA & NSA: N1,N2,N3,N5,N7,N8,N12,N13,N18,N20,N25,N26,N28,N38,N40,N41,N48,N66,N71,N77,N78,N79) FDD-LTE: band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800),25(1900), 26(850),28(700), 29(700),30(2300) 32(1500), 66(1700/2100), 71(600) TD-LTE: 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500),42(3500), 43, 48(3600) WCDMA: 800 (19)/ 850(5/6) / 900(8) / 1700(4) / 1900 (2) / 2100 (1) EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Supported 4×4 MIMO | HPUE Sensor In-display fingerprint sensor, face recognition, accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient-light sensor, ultrasonic sensors for AirTrigger 6 and grip press Battery Equivalent 6000 mAh (typical) high-capacity battery, supports Quick Charge 5.0 and PD Charging Power Adapter USB power adapter (65-Watt) Output: 3.3-21V 3.25A, supports up to 65W QC5.0 / PD 3.0 / Direct Charge adapter In the Box Shield Blessing Aero Case Map of Sanctuary Fahir’s Light Immortality Ejector Pin (SIM tray needle) USB Power Adapter (65-Watt) USB-C to USB-C Cable Documentation (user guide, warranty card)
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Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024 by Benjamin
Super fast in every way. 165hz refresh rate (go into options and turn it on to see). After you enable the 165hz refresh rate, this phone comes alive in everything. I have never seen refresh rates and animation so smooth before on a phone! Even just swiping icons and web browsing becomes buttery smooth... beyond what you see on the Galaxy s22 & iphone 14 pro max. Even subtle animations become a joy to view. In apps, the refresh rate is set to whatever you have set in the phone options. But in some games, you need to go into the settings to unlock faster refresh rates and frame rates. For instance, in Clash of Clans, the game will lock you into 60FPS unless you go into the options and select "Higher Frame Rate". Then you get the insanely smooth 165 FPS mode! Some games like COD are locked at 30FPS for menu screens and then switch up to 90FPS during the game. This is a software lock at 90FPS for COD since this phone can handle much higher framerates. Two USB charging ports! Full charge in 40 mins! Super fast CPU & GPU. Super fast hard drive speeds for installing. Super fast animations and frame rates. Incredible stereo speakers! Selfie cam + sensors are tucked away up top, so there is no pill, no cutouts, no notch, and no giant "dynamic island" covering up your screen! Just 100% screen! AUX port for the car and for real wired headphones giving maximum sound quality. Sound on headphones is beyond anything I've heard before on any phone! Using the AUX port instead of Bluetooth headphones means almost zero latency from on screen sound to your ears vs lots of lag & poor latency using even the best Bluetooth headphones. Wired headphones also have zero compression, so you get the absolute best sound quality vs Bluetooth's compressed and lossy audio. The display on the ROG 6 Pro has the second highest TOUCH sampling rate of any phone ever made. The speed is 720hz! In comparison, the top of the line iphones and samsung phones have only touch sampling rates around 120hz. TOUCH sampling rate is how fast the phone can register a touch of the screen. So if u are playing a game and u touch the screen, a slower sampling rate will mean that you will get a delayed response before the phone can register it. The lower the sampling rate, the higher the lag in response between you touching the screen and the game/app reacting. The higher the sampling rate is, the more responsive the game/app will be when you touch the screen. The only phone with a faster TOUCH sampling rate is the Redmagic 7s Pro at 960 hz.. but that phone's screen can only go up to 120hz on the GRAPHICS REFRESH RATE, so its a toss up. I prefer having 165hz screen refresh and 720hz sampling rate. Also in screen fingerprint reader that is faster and much more accurate than Samsung's Galaxy phones! This is partly due to better reader technology and partly due to the insanely fast touch sampling rate on this screen! The fast touch sampling rate is mostly there to give you the best responsive interface for gaming, but doesn't hurt to also superspeed beef up the fingerprint sensor speed! Awesome air triggers with haptic response. They feel incredible, just like real buttons and can actually make some games like COD, PUBG, Genshin Impact, Diablo, and many others play incredibly better with air triggers because your fingers are now comfortably resting and freeing up the entire screen till you are ready to press them. Then when you do press an air trigger, your eye and attention are not taken away from the game hunting and pecking looking for the buttons since you just simply press the right and left triggers which are perfectly set at the top of the phone. Pressing an air trigger sets off a nice haptic vibration so you feel it too. For instance in COD, you can map one trigger to jumping and the other to shooting. So now you can shoot and then jump away with ease. Also helps when jumping to climb up objects and then being instantly ready to attack if someone is hiding up there. In Diablo, it is like a whole new game because now you can rapidly multi cast spells and attacks with 2 easy triggers! Speaking of haptic response.. when you first setup your Rog 6 Pro, it asks you to play/view a simple AR intro game with this plastic card they give you. When you enter this AR experience, it looks cool, but more amazing is the sound quality from the speakers and the haptic vibration matching the on screen visuals! I have not experienced anything like this on a phone before. It was really cool and if game developers catch on, you will see it in newer game titles and apps and it will be best experienced on phones like this one that have advanced haptics combined with incredible speakers. No slowdown when gaming. No thermal throttling thanks to better chip design and special modes that are easy to enable like X-Mode and Dynamic in the included Game Genie app. Dynamic Mode keeps a good balance between game performance and CPU/GPU heat without laggy/choppy gameplay. I use this mode almost all the time when I don't have the cooler attached. Switching to the X-Mode will tell the phone, to hell with heat, just give me the absolute maximum power, max speed, max everything... and the phone will do it! It will get mildly more warm, but not enough to damage the phone and not enough to hurt your fingers. It will drain the battery a little faster. With X-Mode enabled, the framerate locks to 144Hz instead of 165hz, unless you go into Game Genie and click on the 144hz button until you see 165hz, then you are set and the phone will remember your choice for that game! With the cooler attached, you can use X-Mode and an even faster X+ mode. That cooler uses a Peltier device that sucks up heat and transfers it away from the phone and that device is also aided by a cool blast fan. On the back of the Rog 6 Pro is a nice little LCD screen that you can use to show phone notifications with fun and customizable animations. You can use dozens of pre-made animations, or create your own with the easy tools. You can take any photo you have, animate it and set it for any of your phone operations like incoming call, text message, game start, charging, x-mode enabled, phone screen on and more. Battery life is incredible. If you do just some light gaming and web surfing, it will last more than a day on a full charge. This phone could last 4 days or more of battery life using the Ultra Durable mode, low screen brightness and not gaming. So its really good in an emergency when you need a super long lasting battery life. On moderate use, I got it to last 29 hours! The phone allows you to link to 2 wifi connections at the same time and also merge it with a 5G cell connection to improve bandwidth, speed and reliability! speeds on 1GB FIOS are 870Mb down, 300Mb up, 9 ping. The 5G speeds near me are now faster than 4G LTE, finally! (it was slower the first week or so I had the phone) **I fixed this problem today! When you get your ROG 6 Pro, goto your cell provider like T-Mobile and ask for a new sim card. I was using a very old card from 2015! After you get the new sim card and after they activate it correctly.. you need to hold down your finger on the WIFI button, go into WIFI options.. then click on the SIM CARD Internet connection.. and switch it into 5G mode. Then you may or may not need to restart your phone. But after that, you will get full 5G speeds! In my case, in North NJ I have found a bunch of super fast 5G areas pushing close to 500Mb download speeds and roughly 300Mb upload speeds. The average for 5G is around 200Mb down and 40Mb up. At least in my area. Inside my house, the 5G is much slower (30Mb down, 6Mb up) since its inside a building I guess? The pings are usually between 9 and 30ms. To compare, my Galaxy s10+ had a 4G Lte speed of around 100Mb down and 50Mb up at maximum and usually around 4Mb down, 2Mb up in weaker areas. Camera quality is fine. Not the most amazing phone camera though. If you want a high end camera, you should use a real DSLR or Mirrorless and not a cellphone. But for basic photography and videos, this is fine. Also has a macro camera, but they hid the macro button inside the options. Dont use the macro, just use the other modes. It also has several cool light leak modes, like car traffic light trails, light painting (use a flashlight to draw your name), waterfall smoothing, pond/lake mirror effect and more. The super fast frame rate video mode is cool. They labeled it Slow Motion in the video section and allows you to shoot the whole video in super fast framerate then chose a section to add slow-motion to. The 4k and 8k video is just ok. If I wanted to film a movie, I would never use any phone. I would use a DSLR, Mirrorless, Go-Pro or a professional video camera. But for fun easy little clips, just set this phone into the steady-cam mode and then it makes a nice smooth video. The camera bump on the back of the phone is thin and well placed so that if you rest your phone without a case on it, it will rest flat and not lopsided like the latest iphones, samsungs and other brands that have a very thick camera bump on one side and nothing on the other. The phone feels great and well balanced, not heavy at all. This is not a 1 handed phone though. My muscle memory adapted to 2 handed use pretty quickly and now to keep this phone from dropping, I hold it more carefully than I have with smaller phones. Side note... even though this phone is heavier than the Galaxy s10+, I do not get finger/hand fatigue from holding it for long amounts of time gaming. This might be due to the larger screen, or no pill/island pushing game buttons far away, or maybe having 2 air triggers on the top allows your hands to rest in a more natural state? Not all games support 165hz refresh rate, but the ones that do look amazing. And the games that don't support 165hz still look great too. The 18GB of RAM is insane! not only is it super fast RAM, but having this much means that my apps and games actually stay loaded like as if you are playing on a PC.. and you can instantly swap back into any game without reloading it! **Some games and apps are programmed to auto-close when inactive, so for those apps it will behave as it always does on phones with small amounts of RAM like 6GB. Connecting to a PC with USB3.1 is super fast for browsing the HD, copy-paste & delete! No other phone I tried has ever been this fast! **make sure your PC port is 3.1, make sure your USB C cable is rated 20gb or faster, make sure you use the side USB port on the phone and not the bottom USB port. 5GB video copied in 10 seconds! I have not yet tried hooking up HDMI to test out screen mirror mode or desktop mode. But both modes are possible with this phone. This phone also supports accessories so you can connect it into a docking station then easily hook up a full speed ethernet cable, a desktop mouse and fullsize keyboard. If you hook up all of these into the docking station with the desktop monitor, it could be the ultimate mini gaming PC! The performance of this phone is well beyond chromebooks and ipads, so it is pretty impressive. The only cons so far... ***SOLVED!!! When charging and using AUX port at same time in some vehicles you might hear a coil whine noise. It sounds like a digital hiss sound that cycles on when any audio begins to play. The noise goes up and down and then goes away as soon as the music/voice/game stops playing sounds. This noise is vehicle based since I never hear it on headphones nor on PC speakers. I purchased this Ground Loop Noise Isolator and it instantly got rid of all the coil whine!! Here is a link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XQYN77L?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details This noise never happens on the internal phone speakers, nor headphones, nor on PC speakers. If your vehicle has coil whine, then just buy a Ground Loop Noise Isolator to completely eliminate the problem! Not all 3rd party 65w chargers I have tried will charge at 65w. **Update. I tried another 3rd party 65w charger (the MAGCUBE 65W), and it is charging at full speed, but the phone will just say "Fast Charging" instead of "Hyper Charging". So ignore what the phone says, and just time it with your clock. If it takes 40 minutes to fully charge, then it is hyper charging. If it takes more than 1 hour to fully charge, then you are just charging at 20w or less. I tried several 65w car chargers and none of them can get a full 65w. Most are above 20w though, so its a medium fast speed. For example, at 40% battery remaining, the 65w car charger took 40 mins to get to 100%. But at home, both 3rd party and Asus 65w chargers got the phone from 40% to 100% in less than 30 mins. Cant change the shape of the icons. All icons are now trapped inside circles with an outline color. You can fix this with Nova Launcher or other launchers. I just kept the ugly circles for now. Got the Active Cooler for free in the mail from the free promo! It is pretty cool! I will only use the cooler at home though since the phone is blazing fast as-is and never overheats on me, never lags, never throttles, never choppy. Some professional reviewers noted cons such as weight, camera quality, no wireless charging, not waterproof (it is splash proof and it is the first gaming phone to be splash proof), expensive, no physical game buttons, no built in fan, only 720hz sampling rate vs 960hz, only 2 full android updates, and no in-screen selfie cam. Here is my response to those cons: 1. Weight. This is silly. It is a beast of a phone with the largest battery, all the bells, whistles and kitchen sink built in. Of course it is going to be heavy! That being said, the iphone 14 Pro Max is either the same weight or slightly heavier. 2. Camera Quality. As stated above, the camera quality is pretty good and if you need incredible quality photos beyond anything else with no AI-filtering, no iphone style fake Bokeh effect, then you should not be using any cellphone, you should be using a DSLR or Mirrorless. Same goes for videos. I think it would be a strange day indeed if I see professional wedding/event/nature/sports photographers using cellphones instead of actual cameras. 3. No Wireless Charging. Wireless charging is actually the absolute slowest (and dumbest) way to charge a phone. Why would anyone want to put their phone on a surface and leave it there for 5 hours, not being able to pick it up and use it? If you plug in a phone into a wired port, you instantly get 5x to 10x faster charging speeds and you can actually still use your phone WHILE it is charging! That's actually a huge plus NOT to have wireless.. and not a con at all. Time to end this laziness trend. It takes a maximum of .5 seconds to stick a USB C plug into a phone. I vote for getting rid of ALL wireless chargers in phones. 4. Not waterproof. I would rather have an actual AUX port, 2 USB C ports, real high quality stereo speakers, and 4 microphones for best call voice quality than removing all ports and having waterproofing. I had several Samsung Galaxy phones in the past that are waterproof, yet I never put them into the pool, lake, nor into the ocean without sealing them up in waterproof cases. Why? Because I don't want salt water, sand, algae and/or chlorine getting inside the charging port, aux port, speakers and microphones. I also don't want sand/rocks to scratch up the display or cameras. So lesson learned. Keep all the ports and the awesome speakers. Leave the phone out of the ocean and pool unless you put it into a waterproof case. Problem solved. This phone is the first splashproof gaming phone and that is all the proofing it needs. Take care of your gadgets and they will last a long time. 5. Expensive. Well look at what you are getting, which includes a 512GB storage and compare that with the best Samsung and the best iphone 14 Pro Max at the same storage level. From my last check, both the Samsung and the iphone cost a few hundred dollars more, yet have much worse specs, much slower performance, actual throttling while playing games, actual overheating while playing games, much slower charging, much weaker battery life, and no AUX port. The Red Magic 7s Pro however is a great balance having a real AUX port and most of the same features as the Rog 6 Pro, but a much cheaper price! 6. No physical game buttons. The Black Shark 5 Pro has 2 really cool physical buttons that retract. I like that. But other than that feature, the Black Shark lacks everything else that the Rog 6 Pro has. Slower sampling rate, slower refresh rate, weaker battery, no AUX port, lower quality sound chips, etc. The Rog 6 Pro's haptic air triggers are actually really cool and feel incredible. So I do not feel the need to have physical buttons. 7. No built-in fan. I think it is awesome that the Red Magic 7s Pro has a built in fan and I almost picked that phone. But without splash proofing, I was worried that a small splash might short out the fan and then I would be without a fan in games. I could be wrong, but I didnt find anyone doing splash testing on that phone yet to see what would happen. Also having any mechanically moving parts on a phone means that someday they may fail due to normal wear and tear. If you attach an external fan, and that fan dies, then just buy a replacement fan. But if a built in fan dies, I doubt it would be easy or cheap to repair & replace that internal fan. 8. Only 2 full Android updates. Why does this not bother me? First off, a while back I had a Samsung Galaxy S7. That phone was awesome and I loved it from the moment I first powered it on! The icons, shortcuts, menu options and phone statistics like battery life were as perfect as you could get. I loved the UX/UI! Then one day, I got a forced Android update and it wiped out all that awesome UX/UI with some "modernized" google version that made all the icons look ugly, removed some functionality I was using, made it more difficult to use, and instead of tracking battery life from the last moment you charged it, it only tracked per day. They then kept pushing forced Android updates on that phone and then when I got an S10+, the same thing happened. I enjoyed the 1.0 version of the phone, but then after the forced updates, I lost a lot of cool features. Even the camera functionality was dumbed down in later versions making it more difficult to use. On the iphone side, I hear horror stories every time Apple makes an update to iOS, including fresh new bugs, problems with vibrating cameras, broken ichat, broken connectivity, keyboard bugs, not being able to update without itunes on an apple computer, forced reduction in performance to make customers want to upgrade to newer phone, and days/weeks of reduced battery life while the iphone "adjusts" itself to the latest update. So right now the Rog 6 Pro has everything perfectly set in Android including the awesome Game Genie overlay. I feel absolutely no need to force any updates on this phone. Security updates will continue forever, so I am not worried about that at all. If it aint broke, don't fix it. 9. No under-screen selfie cam. Its a cool "concept" and the Red Magic 7s Pro has it. But it takes the pretty bad photos with it. Why? Because you are taking photos through a checkerboard of on-screen pixels. So half of those pixels are covering your photo. So no matter how many mega pixels it is, no matter how good the lighting is, you will always have a slightly blurred image. There is no way to shoot through a pixel grid and have a flawless or good quality image. Red Magic, Samsung and Apple need to copy what Asus did with the Rog 6 Pro. Get rid of the useless pill, notch, dynamic island.. and just put all the cameras, mics and speakers into the bevel. Nice and clean with no image quality loss for selfies and 100% screen pixels for everything!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2022 by J. Brack J. Brack