ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Philippines has unveiled the highly anticipated ROG Phone 7 series of gaming smartphones during its virtual launch event. The latest addition to the world’s leading gaming phone lineup, the ROG Phone 7 series includes the ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate models, boasting unparalleled performance and cutting-edge features that redefine the mobile gaming experience.

Setting a new benchmark for gaming performance, the ROG Phone 7 series leaves no room for compromise. Powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform, clocked at an impressive 3.2 GHz, it offers a 15% increase in speed and power efficiency compared to the previous generation.

Complemented by up to 16GB of lightning-fast 8533 Mbps LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB UFS 4.0 ROM, which is twice as fast as UFS 3.0, the ROG Phone 7 series ensures seamless multitasking and lightning-quick load times.

Gaming experience is further enhanced with the inclusion of Qualcomm FastConnect 7800, enabling WiFi 7 (802.11be) compatibility and supporting ultrafast 320MHz channels and Multi-Link operation for superior latency performance. The ROG Phone 7 series also incorporates Snapdragon Elite Gaming, enabling real-time hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

This feature provides gamers with hyper-realistic reflections, particularly on water and metal surfaces, adding an extra layer of immersion to supported games.

The visual prowess of the ROG Phone 7 series should also be nothing short of spectacular. Equipped with a 165Hz AMOLED display boasting a 720Hz touch-sampling rate and Delta E <1 color accuracy, the device delivers stunning visuals. With an increased brightness of 1,500 nits, outdoor visibility is greatly improved.

Partnering with leading visual-processing company Pixelworks, ASUS has fine-tuned the display to ensure world-beating color accuracy, setting a new standard for mobile gaming visuals.

The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate takes the visual experience a step further with its unique ROG Vision feature. This matrix color display, located on the rear of the phone, showcases captivating animations triggered by various system events such as charging status, incoming calls, and X-Mode activation.

Users have the freedom to create personalized animations, adding a touch of individuality to their ROG Phone 7 Ultimate.

Power efficiency is a key consideration for gamers, and the ROG Phone 7 series excels in this aspect. Leveraging the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform’s 15% improvement in power efficiency, combined with the GameCool 7 thermal system, the devices effectively manage heat dissipation.

Its thermal compound on one side of the CPU reduces throttling during short gaming sessions, while the vapor chamber and graphite sheets on the other side handle mid-length sessions. For marathon gaming sessions, the AI-powered active cooling of the AeroActive Cooler 7, featuring a Peltier element, provides additional performance gains and ensures optimal thermal efficiency.

Meanwhile, the redesigned rapid-cycle vapor chamber in the ROG Phone 7, equipped with trident-shaped wick columns and six liquid-return channels, optimizes thermal efficiency by improving heat dissipation. The larger, reshaped graphite sheets enhance heat transfer from the mainboard and RF board.

The AeroActive Cooler 7 features an improved fan with more blades and a built-in thermoelectric Peltier cooler, delivering maximum cooling power. Its DualCool design simultaneously cools the rear of the phone and directs cooling air across the screen for unparalleled cooling efficiency.

Audio quality is a critical component of the gaming experience, and the ROG Phone 7 series delivers exceptional audio performance. The twin front-firing speakers, with 50% higher effective volume than previous models, are complemented by the AeroActive 7 cooler’s five-magnet super-linear subwoofer, increasing bass volume by 77% for a truly immersive 2.1 sound experience in games and movies.

Audio tuning in collaboration with Dirac ensures unmatched sound quality. Additionally, the devices support Dirac Virtuo for headphones, providing theater-like spatial sound, and Snapdragon Sound technology, offering super-low-latency high-fidelity Bluetooth audio.

Gaming experience is further enhanced by new software features. X Sense provides gamers with pop-up notifications for key onscreen events, such as the appearance of important items on the map or the approach of enemies. X Capture, an AI tool, automatically records memorable moments during gameplay.

The AirTrigger ultrasonic controls, with support for various gestures and motion controls, offer precise fingertip control and a console-like experience. The X-axis linear motor provides powerful haptic feedback, while the Vibration Mapping feature enhances the touch experience with adjustable haptic feedback for on-screen buttons.

In an exciting development, ASUS Republic of Gamers has entered into a two-year partnership with MOONTON Games, a renowned international gaming developer and publisher. This collaboration aims to enhance the gaming experience for users worldwide and optimize the performance of the ROG Phone series for tournament usage.

As part of this partnership, four Mobile Legends: Bang Bang international esports tournaments will take place, including the Southeast Asia Cup 2023 and 2024, as well as the M-Series World Championships M5 and M6. This collaboration promises to elevate esports by offering top-tier content and a game-winning experience.

Availability and pricing 

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 series with be available in ROG Concept stores and multi-brand stores nationwide.

To celebrate the launch, ASUS is offering an Early Bird Bundle Promo. The first 100 buyers of the ROG Phone 7 Series will receive a complimentary Cetra True Wireless Headset worth PhP 4,510 when they purchase the gaming smartphone between June 15, 2023, and July 15, 2023.

For online shoppers, the ROG Phone 7 series is exclusively available on the ROG Shopee Official Store from June 15 to 22, 2023. Customers can take advantage of 0% interest and free shipping vouchers, with a maximum cap of PhP 75, using the SPayLater payment option. Home Credit offers flexible payment plans with a 12-month 0% interest installment plan at supported branches.

Gamers eager to experience the ROG Phone 7 series firsthand can visit the special pop-up booth at SM Megamall B, Upper Ground Floor, from June 16 to 28, 2023. Prizes will be given away, and a Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mini Tournament will add excitement to the event.