Initial Unboxing and Packaging

• ASUS ROG Phone arrives in two packages: small phone box + massive secondary crate
• Phone box lighter than expected, secondary package much heavier
• Packaging presentation surprising given typical phone market cost-cutting on packaging
• Phone comes with proprietary Aero Active cooler
• Separate hexagonal box contains 20W charger + USB Type-C cable

Phone Specifications and Features

• Weight: 200 grams
• Display: 6-inch 1080p AMOLED with 90Hz refresh rate
  • Possibly first OLED smartphone over 60Hz
  • Smoother/more fluid than 60Hz, less so than 120Hz Razer Phone
• Gorilla Glass 6 front protection
• RAM: 8GB
• Processor: Overclocked Snapdragon 845 at 2.96GHz (vs standard 2.7-2.8GHz)
• Vapor chamber cooling system
• Detachable Aero Active cooler for gaming while charging
• Performance comparable to Note 9 or OnePlus 6T
• Slight overclock questionable value

Gaming-Focused Features

• Built-in ultrasonic sensors acting as air triggers
• Squeeze sides to enter performance-focused X mode
• Programmable air triggers function as gaming buttons
• Front-firing stereo speakers among best available
• 802.11 AD Wi-Fi support (faster than AC)
• Side-mounted port for charging while gaming
• Port enables accessory connectivity

Accessories Suitcase Package

• ASUS ROG branded suitcase with wheels
• Republic of Gamers logo
• Unlock code: 000
• Contains 6 giant accessory packages
• Room for phone box inside suitcase

Twin View Dock

• Most over-the-top smartphone gadget
• 6-inch AMOLED secondary screen
• Designed to look identical to phone front
• Creates dual-phone appearance when docked
• Functionality: run two separate fullscreen applications simultaneously
• Gaming on one screen + YouTube on second screen capability
• Physical shoulder buttons
• Enhanced cooling
• 6,000mAh battery pack
• Haptic feedback via built-in vibration motors
• Dedicated stereo speakers (4 speakers total with phone)

Mobile Desktop Dock

• TV/monitor connectivity for photos (overkill for basic use)
• Workstation functionality
• Port selection:
  • 4 full-size USB ports
  • Ethernet cable support

GameVice Controller

• Physical button remapping for virtual controls
• Direct USB-C connection (not Bluetooth)
• Virtually no noticeable latency
• High-quality feel and construction

WiGig Dock

• Similar functionality to mobile desktop dock
• Wireless connectivity
• No perceptible latency issues
• Lower framerate vs wired connection

Professional Dock

• USB Type-C to USB-A connectivity
• Full-size HDMI port
• Ethernet port support

Basic Case

• Standard protective case (no special features)