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The mobile gaming landscape has evolved dramatically. Once a casual pastime, mobile gaming now boasts AAA titles and a thriving esports scene, driving demand for specialized gaming phones. ASUS, a pioneer in this market since the first ROG Phone in 2018, continues its pursuit of mobile gaming dominance with the ASUS ROG Phone 6. This review explores the latest iteration, highlighting its key improvements and assessing its potential for today’s demanding mobile gamers.

ASUS ROG Phone 6 – Front View

Compared to its predecessor, the ROG Phone 5, the ASUS ROG Phone 6 doesn’t boast radical design changes, but rather focuses on refining technical aspects to enhance user experience. The packaging has been streamlined, and the phone’s exterior maintains a familiar aesthetic. While the ROG Phone 6 Pro, with its rear-mounted mini OLED display for notifications and personalization, was revealed globally, it’s unfortunately not currently available in the Vietnamese market, the focus of the original review.

ASUS ROG Phone 6 – Box

Display and Performance: A Smooth Gaming Experience

The ROG Phone 6 features a vibrant Samsung-made AMOLED display with accurate color reproduction, full-HD+ resolution, and a blazing-fast 165Hz refresh rate. Similar to the approach taken with gaming laptops like the ASUS Strix G17 G713, the combination of full-HD+ and 165Hz reduces the strain on the graphics processor compared to higher-resolution displays found in many flagship phones. This allows the ROG Phone 6 to deliver consistently high frame rates for a smoother gaming experience. The 720Hz touch sampling rate further enhances responsiveness, crucial for fast-paced games like Call of Duty Mobile and PUBG Mobile.

ASUS ROG Phone 6 – Display

Powering the ROG Phone 6 is the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, coupled with 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM. This combination delivers top-tier performance in the Android world, capable of handling even the latest Genshin Impact updates at over 60fps. The increased performance comes with a trade-off in heat generation, addressed by ASUS with an upgraded cooling system featuring a larger vapor chamber.

ASUS ROG Phone 6 – Close Up

Enhanced Cooling and Battery Life

The signature AeroActive Cooler 6 external fan accessory returns with significant upgrades. Instead of relying solely on a fan, the AeroActive Cooler 6 now incorporates a thermoelectric Peltier cooler for even more effective heat dissipation. This active cooling solution keeps the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 running at peak performance for extended periods, preventing thermal throttling and ensuring stable frame rates during demanding gaming sessions.

ASUS ROG Phone 6 – Internal Components

ASUS ROG Phone 6 – with AeroActive Cooler 6

To fuel this powerful hardware, the ROG Phone 6 packs a massive 6000mAh battery consisting of two 3000mAh cells, supporting 65W fast charging. This substantial battery capacity ensures extended playtime even with demanding games.

Refined AirTriggers and Conclusion

The iconic AirTriggers have also been refined with customizable gesture controls. Gamers can now map actions like aiming down sights to a button press and firing to a release, simplifying complex controls in shooting games.

ASUS ROG Phone 6 – AeroActive Cooler 6 Close Up

ASUS ROG Phone 6 – Charging

ASUS ROG Phone 6 – Air Triggers

While the upgrades on the ASUS ROG Phone 6 might appear incremental, they collectively contribute to a significantly enhanced mobile gaming experience. The phone is currently priced at 21,990,000 VND for the 12GB/256GB version and 24,990,000 VND for the 16GB/512GB version in Vietnam. The ROG Phone 6 continues ASUS’s commitment to providing top-tier hardware and features tailored to the needs of serious mobile gamers.