Subj : Asus ROG Phone 7: what we want to see To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Wed Mar 08 2023 11:15:03 Asus ROG Phone 7: what we want to see Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:00:32 +0000 Description: The Asus ROG Phone 7 could be the best gaming phone of 2023 - if it improves on the ROG Phone 6 in several key areas. FULL STORY ====================================================================== If youre a mobile gamer, then the Asus ROG Phone 7 is likely to be a handset worth waiting for. After all, the Asus ROG Phone 6 and Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate both achieved 4.5 stars in our reviews, and the latter is in first place on our best gaming phones guide at the time of writing. So, these are seriously impressive phones, and theres no reason to think that the Asus ROG Phone 7 wont be similarly impressive albeit with some all-important upgrades. We havent heard much about this gaming behemoth yet, but anything we do hear will be added to this article. For now, youll find what little we have heard below, along with information on the likely release date and price, as well as a list of things we want to see from the Asus ROG Phone 7. Cut to the chase What is it? The next gaming phone from Asus When is it out? Probably around mid-2023 How much will it cost? Likely upwards of $999 / 899 (around AU$1,490) Asus ROG Phone 7: release date and price We can guess that the Asus ROG Phone 7 will possibly be announced in or around July 2023, since the ROG Phone 6 was unveiled in July 2022. That said, the Asus ROG Phone 5 landed in March of 2021, so the company hasnt been consistent. As such, while July is our best guess, its not a guess that were at all confident about just yet. We can only guess at the phone's price for now, too, but that might be similar to the Asus ROG Phone 6, which started at $999 / 899 (around AU$1,490). The ROG Phone 7 might have a similar price to the ROG Phone 6 (Image credit: Basil Kronfli / TechRadar) Asus ROG Phone 7: news and leaks We know that Asus is planning to launch one or more devices powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, so theres a fair chance that the Asus ROG Phone 7 or one of the phones in the ROG Phone 7 series, anyway will use this chipset. This is the brand-new, top-end Snapdragon chipset, and its the successor to the chipsets found in most of 2022s best Android phones , such as the OnePlus 10 Pro and most regional variants of the Samsung Galaxy S22 line. That said, Asus has also suggested that one or more of its phones will use the new MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chipset which should also be very powerful. So, we might end up seeing ROG Phone models with each chipset, just as we did with other Asus handsets in 2022. Asus ROG Phone 7: what we want to see Even if the ROG Phone 7 is just a slightly upgraded version of the ROG Phone 6, it'll have a good shot at being one of the best gaming phones of 2023. But for it to be as good as possible, wed like to see the following changes and additions: 1. Wireless charging The Asus ROG Phone 6 requires wires to charge (Image credit: Basil Kronfli / TechRadar) The Asus ROG Phone 6 is a battery life champion, but neither it nor any of its siblings support wireless charging, which feels like a major omission in a 2022 phone. There are obvious reasons for that, with wireless charging not being a priority for gaming phones, so Asus likely cut costs and perhaps freed up space for other components by omitting the option. But its still a shame that such a standard feature is missing here. So, wed like to see wireless charging included in the Asus ROG Phone 7 series, given that these arent cheap phones. 2. A more competitive price Asus consistently makes some of the best gaming phones, but it also prices its gaming handsets higher than most of the competition. While thats just about justified given their quality, it would be even easier to recommend these phones if they were priced a little more in line with rivals. We hope the basic ROG Phone 7 is, at least. 3. Better cameras The Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate isn't one for photography fans (Image credit: Basil Kronfli) We arent terribly impressed with the cameras on the Asus ROG Phone 6 series and thats no surprise, since cameras are often a weak link in gaming phones. After all, taking a photo wont do anything for your gaming skills. But while these are gaming phones, wed wager that most buyers also want to use them for other things including taking pictures. So, a good camera is worth having, and we hope its something the Asus ROG Phone 7 delivers. 4. A QHD screen One feature that actually would benefit gamers yet isnt offered on the ROG Phone 6 is an QHD screen. With extra pixels packed in, some games will look noticeably better, so its almost surprising that the current models are stuck at FHD+. For the Asus ROG Phone 7, then, we want a QHD or QHD+ screen. If not for the standard model, then at least for one model in the series. That said, we'd like to see it made possible to dial down to a 1080p resolution if preferred, since that comes with battery life and potentially performance improvements. 5. An optionally low-key design The Asus ROG Phone 6 sure does look like a gaming phone (Image credit: Basil Kronfli / TechRadar) Gaming phones tend to have quite flashy, garish designs, with chunky builds, LED lights, and a look that generally screams gaming phone. Thats probably ideal for some people, but there are other gamers whod sooner have a more subtle smartphone. Just because it's a gaming phone, it doesnt mean it needs to look like one, so for the Asus ROG Phone 7, wed like to see a low-key design offered as an option alongside the inevitable LED-loaded variants. If Asus heeds our wishes and adds all of the above to the Asus ROG Phone 7, the handset could end up being more than just one of the best gaming phones it could be one of the best phones of 2023, period. ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/news/asus-rog-phone-7 --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .