The Asus ROG Phone 5 will be unveiled on March 9
19 February 2021, 01:08:27
Asus is all prepped up for a March 9 launch of the Asus ROG Phone 5. The company has published a countdown page for the event on the Asus ROG website. There's not much preliminary information about the device. It is expected to offer a 6.8-inch AMOLED display which will be complemented by an auxiliary screen - a much smaller unit on the back of the handset for gaming effects and quick access to notifications. Most probably, the Asus ROG Phone 5 will support 65W fast charging. In terms of design, it shouldn't change much as Asus already has created a distinctive ROG appearance for all of its products under this gaming brand.
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