ROG Phone 5: Asus announces flagship gaming-focused smartphone with 5G support

Asus announced its flagship ROG Phone 5 on Wednesday, its most powerful gaming-focused smartphone on the market. The new phone is powered by a Snapdragon 888 processor and powerful audio.

Asus’ newest gaming smartphone is the fourth iteration of the ROG Phone, which succeeds last year’s ROG Phone 3. Not only does the ROG Phone 5 has the latest hardware, but it also has a few gaming-centric features and is available with several optional accessories that elevate the gaming experience. These include the AeroActive 5 cooling fan that now has two physical AirTrigger buttons and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The accessory can be used as a kickstand.