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Asus ROG Phone 3
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Asus ROG Phone 3

Released: 2020, July 22Price: About 650 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, July 23

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 12, ROG UI
CPUOcta-core (1x3.10 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 650
NFCYes
SAR0.74 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector
Size6.59 inches, 106.6 cm, 2, (~79.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 650 nits (typ)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandAsus
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
ModelAsus ROG Phone 3
PriceAbout 650 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G 4.4 Gbps DL
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack Glare
ModelsASUS_I003D, ZS661KS, I003DD, I003D
Single24 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 0.9µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, July 23
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)
Weight240 g (8.47 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+)
Display719 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - A version
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 - A version
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - A version
Charging30W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 10W reverse wired
FeaturesPanorama, HDR
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Released2020, July 22
Announced2020, July 22
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions171 x 78 x 9.9 mm (6.73 x 3.07 x 0.39 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~391 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-23.1 LUFS (Very good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 621932 (v8), GeekBench: 13306 (v4.4), 3386 (v5.1), GFXBench: 48fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 120h

Asus ROG Phone 3 Overview

About Asus ROG Phone 3 Asus ROG Phone 3 is another flagship from Asus's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Asus ROG Phone 3 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 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 3 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 3?

The Asus ROG Phone 3 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 3 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 3 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Asus ROG Phone 3 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 3 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Asus ROG Phone 3.