Asus ROG Phone 5s The Asus ROG Phone 5s is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888+ 5G (5 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, backed by a large 6,000 mAh battery for multi-day use (2021).
2021 · Mid-range · Android 11 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.78" · 172.8 x 77.3 x 9.9 mm (6.80 x 3.04 x 0.39 in)
Chipset Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888+ 5G (5 nm)
RAM 12GB | 16GB | 18GB | 8GB
Storage 128GB | 256GB | 512GB
Main Camera 64 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Exceptional 6,000 mAh battery — lasts 2+ days with typical use
✓ Fast, responsive Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888+ 5G (5 nm) for everyday tasks and gaming
✓ 12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓ 64 MP main camera for sharp photos
✓ 6.78" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
⊗ Cons
✗ Heavy at 238g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888+ 5G (5 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.99 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
OS
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, ROG UI
RAM
12GB | 16GB | 18GB | 8GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
395 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
📷 Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Multi-Camera Setup
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.4, 11mm, 125˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro)
Main Video
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Capacity
6,000 mAh
Excellent endurance — easily lasts a full day
Charging
65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 70% in 30 min, 100% in 52 min 10W reverse wired
📱 Design & Build
Weight
238g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
172.8 x 77.3 x 9.9 mm (6.80 x 3.04 x 0.39 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Colors
Phantom Black, Storm White
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 1400/150 Mbps, 5G 4 Gbps DL
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - Version 1
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
USB
USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (2 amplifiers)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5s support 5G?› Yes, the Asus ROG Phone 5s supports 5G connectivity.
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5s have NFC?› Yes, the Asus ROG Phone 5s has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5s support wireless charging?› No, the Asus ROG Phone 5s charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5s support fast charging?› Yes, up to 65W (65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 70% in 30 min, 100% in 52 min 10W reverse wired).
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5s have expandable storage?› No, the Asus ROG Phone 5s does not support a memory card.
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5s support dual SIM?› The Asus ROG Phone 5s SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5s have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Asus ROG Phone 5s has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5s have stereo speakers?› Yes, the Asus ROG Phone 5s has stereo speakers.
What Android version does the Asus ROG Phone 5s ship with?› The Asus ROG Phone 5s ships with Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, ROG UI.
What type of USB port does the Asus ROG Phone 5s use?› The Asus ROG Phone 5s uses USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector.
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5s support Wi-Fi 7?› The Asus ROG Phone 5s supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Asus ROG Phone 5s support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Asus ROG Phone 5s has 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive.
