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The shift towards mobile gaming has long been prevalent, with even PC gamers transitioning to mobile platforms for their gaming fix. The ROG Phone 3 aims to perfect the gaming experience on a smartphone compared to its predecessors.As the company explains, the definition of a gaming phone is epitomized by the ROG Phone 3, a device dedicated to gaming while retaining the characteristics of a mobile device specialized in gaming, such as powerful specs, high refresh rates, air triggers, ... but crucially, still providing the everyday smartphone experience.The allure of a Gaming Phone for avid gamers
Distinctive Design Elements
The most noticeable difference between Gaming Phones and conventional Smart Phones lies in their striking designs.
The ROG Phone 3 emerges as a definitive upgrade over its predecessors, enhancing what worked well on the ROG 2. This time, the design deviates from the traditional ROG aesthetics of the first and second generations. While the ROG Phone 1 boasted the iconic metallic chevron, and the second iteration embraced glass, the third generation features smaller glass panels, exuding a sleeker appeal.
With a six-fold increase in cooling efficiency and strategically placed heat dissipation vents, the device ensures optimal thermal management. The RGB backlighting underneath further accentuates its gaming-centric design language.Maximizing Performance for Gamers
Enhance system optimization for gaming experience
While adding an extra camera lens might not enhance the hardware optimization for a Gaming Phone camera, software optimization with Google Camera still yields excellent photo quality, especially with algorithms supporting superior night photography.Q&A Session
Why the removal of the 3.5mm jack on ROG Phone 3?There are 2 main reasons: Firstly, the ROG Phone 3 already features a 3.5mm jack on its fan, and secondly, the area occupied by the 5G chip necessitates sacrificing the 3.5mm jack to accommodate the 5G modem.Differences between the unofficial and official versions?The official version will feature 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. Due to being tailored for the domestic market, the 5G network band, particularly for laptops, has been significantly reduced, potentially hindering functionality amidst ongoing 5G deployment. Even with the 865+ chip on the imported version, a lower specification will be utilized, resulting in a lower price. The imported version does not include a fast charger or a fan.
Accessories
This year, accessories will not come bundled with the suitcase but will be available for individual purchase.
Certain accessories such as the ROG Kunai controller, dock, etc., originally designed for the ROG Phone 2, remain fully compatible with the ROG Phone 3.
Hands-on review of the ROG Phone 3 at Mytour, accessible via the following link
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