Launch report · Asus

Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders: Qualcomm-co-branded flagship.

SpecEagle Editorial·Aug 2021·$1500·Score 84/100

Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders was Qualcomm + Asus's 2021 flagship showcase — 144 Hz, 16 GB, mmWave and bundled M&D buds.

Key specs at launch

Display

6.78" FHD+ 144 Hz AMOLED

Chipset

Snapdragon 888

RAM

16 GB

Battery

4,000 mAh

What stands out

Qualcomm flagship showcase.
Bundled M&D earbuds.
144 Hz Samsung AMOLED.
mmWave 5G.

What to watch

$1,500 collector pricing.
4,000 mAh small.
Limited distribution.
No IP rating.

The phone it has to beat

iQOO 11

$650 · score 90/100