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Asus ROG Phone 5s
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Asus ROG Phone 5s

Released: 2021, August 16Price: About 1030 EURStatus: Available. Released 2021, August 26

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13, ROG UI
CPUOcta-core (1x2.99 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 660
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector
Size6.78 inches, 109.5 cm, 2, (~82.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandAsus
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
ModelAsus ROG Phone 5s
PriceAbout 1030 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 1400/150 Mbps, 5G 4 Gbps DL
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsPhantom Black, Storm White
ModelsZS676KS
Single24 MP, f/2.5, 27mm (wide), 0.9µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, August 26
Triple64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF, 13 MP, f/2.4, 11mm, 125˚ (ultrawide), 5 MP, f/2.0, (macro)
Weight238 g (8.40 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888+ 5G (5 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - Version 1
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - Version 1
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - Version 1
Charging65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 70% in 30 min, 100% in 52 min, 10W reverse wired
FeaturesPanorama, HDR
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 18GB RAM
Released2021, August 16
Announced2021, August 16
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions172.8 x 77.3 x 9.9 mm (6.80 x 3.04 x 0.39 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution1080 x 2448 pixels (~395 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers (2 amplifiers)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)

Asus ROG Phone 5s Overview

About Asus ROG Phone 5s Asus ROG Phone 5s is another flagship from Asus's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2021. Asus ROG Phone 5s has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 18GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888+ 5G (5 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 5s 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.

FAQ

Can I root the Asus ROG Phone 5s?

The Asus ROG Phone 5s 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 5s 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 5s void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Asus ROG Phone 5s 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 5s run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Asus ROG Phone 5s.