The launch of this new third variant makes the Asus ROG Phone 3‘s 12GB variant cheaper. Previously, only a 12GB/256GB combination was available but, the availability of a 128GB variant comes as great news. The base model of the flagship gaming smartphone comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Moreover, all three of these variants will be available at no-cost EMIs alongside an instant cashback offer if purchased via SBI credit and debit cards during the upcoming Flipkart sale.
Asus ROG Phone 3 Specifications
The Asus ROG Phone 3 features a 6.59-inch full HD+ display along with HDR10+ support. Additionally, the display comes with a high refresh rate of 144Hz. Moreover, Asus’ proprietary “AirTriggers” come along with the device in the box. These gaming triggers are similar in function to that of a physical gaming pad. The touch-sensitive triggers can also be manually configured to provide users with the best possible experience as per their play style.
On the processor front, the Asus ROG Phone 3 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC. Additionally, this mega powerful processor is paired with the incredible Adreno 650 GPU to deliver the best possible gaming performance. As mentioned before, the processor is coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage as well.
When it comes to the cameras, the Asus ROG Phone 3 comes with a triple rear camera setup. The setup includes a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 primary sensor, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide sensor along with a 5-megapixel macro sensor. On the front, the flagship gaming phone features a single 24-megapixel selfie shooter.
The Asus ROG Phone 3 packs a massive 6000mAh battery along with Qualcomm QC 4.0 fast charging support. However, the phone does not come with wireless charging capabilities. The smartphone is 9.85mm thick and weighs a whopping 240g, which is much heavier than almost all the phones in the market right now. Additionally, the smartphone also comes with 5G connectivity, thus making it future-proof as well.
Price And Availability
The Asus ROG Phone 3 price in India starts from Rs. 49,999 for the base 8GB/128GB variant. Furthermore, the latest 12GB/128GB variant of the flagship smartphone is priced at Rs. 52,999 in India. There is another 12GB/256GB variant which comes with a price tag of Rs. 57,999 in the country.
When it comes to the availability of the new variant, it will be available on Flipkart during the e-commerce platform’s Big Billion Days Sale. This sale will start from October 16 for regular customers and October 15 for Flipkart Plus members.
This variant will definitely allow people to finally get their hands on the cheaper 12GB variant now. Moreover, the decent 128GB internal storage along with it makes it an even more value-for-money smartphone. Also, it goes without saying that for this price, this is hands down the best you can get, going by both performance and aesthetics. The ROG Phone 3 is also the best choice right now for professional gamers who do not want micro lags during heated gaming sessions.
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