Asus ROG Phone 2 India Launch Set For September 23

By Deepak Singh • Updated On Sep 17, 2019

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Asus India has started building the hype up to the ROG Phone 2 launch in the country. The Snapdragon 855+ powered gaming phone was earlier presented globally and brandishes features like Aura RGB lighting, dual front-firing stereo speakers, dual vibration motors, and an elaborate cooling mechanism to avoid throttling with extended gaming sessions.

The ROG Phone 2 launch date and the venue were revealed by a social media content where Asus India has asked fans to decode the details of the event using clues interspersed across a PUBG mobile snapshot.

However, thanks to our sources close to the e-commerce partner, we have learned that Asus RoG Phone 2 India launch will happen on September 23 in Aerocity, New Delhi. The event will commence at 12:30 PM.

Also Read: Asus ROG Phone 2 Hands-On Review

Update (September 17, 2019): Asus India has now officially confirmed the launch date, timing, and other details.

ASUS ROG Phone Features

The Asus ROG Phone 2 is a very ambitious gaming phone and is aided by a gaming ecosystem. Apart from a powerful chipset and proper cooling mechanism, hardcore mobile gamers can leverage advantage offered by high refresh rate display, an elaborate gaming mode, and accessories like ROG Kunai gamepad, Aero active cooler, and different types of docks.

The phone has a massive 6000mAH battery and two fast-charging enabled ports. It runs Android Pie based ROG UI and comes in multiple memory configurations maxing at 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, respectively.

Asus ROG Phone 2 Specifications

Model	Asus ROG Phone 2
Display	6.59“, 19.5:9, 2340×1080, 120Hz/1ms AMOLED; 240Hz response time, 108% DCI-P3; 100,000:1 contrast ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 6, 10bit HDR, SDR2HDR upscaling
Software	Android 9.0 Pie-based ROG UI
Processor	2.96GHz octa-core SD855+ with Adreno 640 GPU
Battery	6000mAh with 30W fast charging
RAM	LPDDR4X up to 12GB RAM
Storage	UFS3.0, 128GB or 512GB
Rear Camera	48MP+13MP (125-degree)
Front Camera	24MP
Other features	ARCore, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, Customized connector, Dual-front firing speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Price	To be announced

Deepak Singh

Deepak Singh is a technology journalist and editor with over 13 years of experience covering consumer electronics. A computer engineering graduate, he has developed deep expertise in chipsets, displays, and hardware performance.

Over the past decade, Deepak has reviewed more than 700 products, including smartphones, laptops, TVs, and audio gear. He currently leads the editorial team at Smartprix, focusing on accurate, useful, and hands-on tech reporting.

When he’s not testing new devices, Deepak enjoys reading and spending time with his family.

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