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Asus ROG Phone 6
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Asus ROG Phone 6

Released: 2022, July 05Price: $ 1,185.00 / £ 1,095.00 / € 349.99Status: Available. Released 2022, July 13

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

General

Brand
Asus
Model
Asus ROG Phone 6
Released
2022, July 05
Status
Available. Released 2022, July 13
Price
$ 1,185.00 / £ 1,095.00 / € 349.99
OS
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Dimensions
173 x 77 x 10.3 mm (6.81 x 3.03 x 0.41 in)
Weight
239 g (8.43 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
Size
6.78 inches, 109.5 cm, 2, (~82.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2448 pixels (~395 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 730
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
12 MP, 28mm (wide)
Triple
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, 13 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 5 MP, (macro)
Features
Panorama, HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 100% in 42 min, 10W reverse wired

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Version A, Version C
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71, - Version A
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Version A
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat20 2024/210 Mbps, 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Phantom Black, Storm White
Models
AI2201_C, AI2201_F, AI2201-1A030EU, AI2201_A, AI2201-1A029EU
Announced
2022, July 05
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (2 amplifiers)

Asus ROG Phone 6 Overview

About Asus ROG Phone 6 Asus ROG Phone 6 is another flagship from Asus's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2022. Asus ROG Phone 6 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Asus ROG Phone 6 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the Asus ROG Phone 6?

The Asus ROG Phone 6 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Asus ROG Phone 6 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many ASUS devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Asus ROG Phone 6 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Asus ROG Phone 6 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Asus ROG Phone 6 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Asus ROG Phone 6.

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