ASUS ROG Phone 5
ASUS · 2021 04.08.2026 · updated 05.09.2026
ASUS ROG Phone 5 from ASUS (2021) is a solid mid-ranger with a rating of 61/100. AnTuTu 1,227,639.
Faster than 76% of smartphones in AnTuTu
Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED, 2448x1080, 144Hz, 1200 nits (peak) |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh · ≈10.7 hrs of active use* |
| Charging | 65W / No wireless charging |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI |
| Dimensions | 172.8 × 77.3 × 10.3 mm |
| Weight | 238g |
| NFC | yes |
| Launch price | $799 |
* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.
Cameras
| Main | 64MP f/1.8 |
| Ultrawide | 13MP |
| Front | 24MP |
Benchmarks
Performance
Overview and verdict
ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a solid mid-ranger from 2021 with an overall MobileRank rating of 61/100. Performance is average (65/100) — the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset is fine for everyday tasks. The camera is below average (48/100): a 64 MP main sensor, 13 MP ultrawide. Battery life is average (60/100): a 6000 mAh battery, 65W wired charging. Value for money is below average (36/100) at a launch price of $799.
Pros
- Fast charging at 65W
- 6.8" AMOLED display at 144 Hz
Cons
- No wireless charging
- Heavy (238g)
- No telephoto camera
Launch price and where to check today's
This is the launch price. We do not track current retail prices and make no claim about whether today's is higher or lower: check the stores below. Prices vary by store, region, and configuration.
Frequently asked questions
What processor does the ASUS ROG Phone 5 have?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. It scores 1,227,639 points in AnTuTu.
What is the ASUS ROG Phone 5's rating?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 scores 61 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 65/100, camera 48/100, battery 60/100, display 89/100, portability 20/100.
How much does the ASUS ROG Phone 5 cost?
At launch the ASUS ROG Phone 5 cost $799. We do not track current retail prices. Value for money at launch: 36/100.
What battery does the ASUS ROG Phone 5 have?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a 6000 mAh battery with 65W charging. Battery score: 60/100.
Is the ASUS ROG Phone 5 worth buying?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has no pronounced profile: its best category is display (89/100), its weakest portability (20/100). Overall rating — 61/100 (solid mid-ranger).
Device profile
Category scores
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