ROG Phone 5s
Snapdragon 888 Plus mid-cycle refresh with 360Hz touch sampling.
The Asus ROG Phone 5s is a gaming Asus smartphone released Oct 2021, with a launch price of $999. It pairs the Snapdragon 888 Plus with a 6.78" FHD+ AMOLED, 144Hz, 360Hz touch display, a 64 MP IMX686 + 13 MP ultrawide + 5 MP macro main camera and a 6000 mAh dual-cell, 65W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 88/100 — Why the ROG Phone 5s mattered Standout strengths: 360hz touch sampling rate was a new bar and snapdragon 888+ slightly cooler and faster. Main trade-off: 238 g brick.
Why the ROG Phone 5s mattered
The 5s pushed touch sampling to 360Hz — a number gamers obsessed over but mainstream buyers ignored — making it the de facto choice for competitive PUBG and Call of Duty Mobile players who wanted every millisecond of input advantage.
Read the full review- 360Hz touch sampling rate was a new bar
- Snapdragon 888+ slightly cooler and faster
- Same legendary speakers
Full specifications
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How the ROG Phone 5s compares
| ROG Phone 5s | Galaxy S25 Ultra | ROG Phone 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 88 | 89 | 88 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 Plus | SD 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 |
| Display | 6.78" FHD+ AMOLED, 144Hz, 360Hz touch | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.78" FHD+ 185 Hz AMOLED |
| Main camera | 64 MP IMX686 + 13 MP ultrawide + 5 MP macro | 200 MP · f/1.7 | — |
| Battery | 6000 mAh dual-cell, 65W | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh silicon |
| Launch price | $999 | $1,299 | $1100 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the ROG Phone 5s released?
The ROG Phone 5s was released in Oct 2021.
How much does the ROG Phone 5s cost?
The ROG Phone 5s launched at $999 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the ROG Phone 5s screen size and type?
The ROG Phone 5s has a 6.78" FHD+ AMOLED, 144Hz, 360Hz touch display.
What chipset does the ROG Phone 5s use?
The ROG Phone 5s is powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the ROG Phone 5s have?
The ROG Phone 5s ships with 8/12/16/18 GB LPDDR5 (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the ROG Phone 5s battery capacity?
The ROG Phone 5s has a 6000 mAh dual-cell, 65W battery.
What is the ROG Phone 5s main camera?
The ROG Phone 5s has a 64 MP IMX686 + 13 MP ultrawide + 5 MP macro main camera.
Does the ROG Phone 5s have 5G?
The ROG Phone 5s supports 5G (Yes, sub-6 + mmWave).
How much does the ROG Phone 5s weigh?
The ROG Phone 5s weighs 238 g.
What colours does the ROG Phone 5s come in?
The ROG Phone 5s is available in 2 colours: Phantom Black, Storm White.
Is the ROG Phone 5s worth buying?
The 5s pushed touch sampling to 360Hz — a number gamers obsessed over but mainstream buyers ignored — making it the de facto choice for competitive PUBG and Call of Duty Mobile players who wanted every millisecond of input advantage. SpecEagle gives the ROG Phone 5s an editorial score of 88/100.
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