ASUS Republic of Gamers Philippines has finally announced the arrival and availability of the ROG Phone 3 here in the Philippines.
“Gaming is the very core of ROG, regardless of platform. Where gamers are, that is where ROG will be.”
Lenny Lin, ASUS Philippines Business Development Manager, states.
“We are very happy to continue the legacy that began in 2018 with the ROG Phones. Likewise, we are just as enthusiastic to even continue the practices that make ROG the number one leading gaming brand worldwide.”
Lin added.
Game Without Limits

The ROG Phone 3 retains its status as the best gaming smartphone in the world for its third iteration. The gaming smartphone is powered by up to the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, along with 16 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. On paper, this labels the device as the most powerful smartphone available in the market today.
With the stunning 144 Hz rate AMOLED display with 1ms response time, the ROG Phone 3 sets the standard for the best smartphone display for all the mobile gamers. It also features an industry-leading 270 Hz touch-sampling rate that dramatically decreases touch latency for fast-paced games. As well as the GameFX Audio system from Dirac that provides a more immersive gaming experience.
The gaming phone still comes with its monster 6000 mAH battery storage with fast-charging capability, plus 5G capable connectivity and WiFi 6 compatibility. The new and improved AirTrigger 3 also brings new features with dual partition buttons, and enhanced touch-sensor approaches that now even gives more options for actions in different motions. The device also comes with a flagship level Sony IMX686 64MP high resolution camera, 13MP ultrawide camera, and a 1.6 macro lens along with a 24MP front high-resolution camera.
Also announced are the brand-new set of ROG Phone 3 accessories. First off is the new Lighting Armor Case that support Aura lighting to flex that gaming aesthetic and add protection to your device. Next, the Kunai Gamepad 3 now has more buttons and has improved its portability with a detachable grip. The TwinView Dock 3 has also been upgraded, now in an even better 144 Hz display. Lastly, the new ROG Clip now lets you use your favorite gaming console controller and connect it to your ROG Phone 3. Each phone also comes with its revamped version of the AeroActive Cooler 3, now with much better cooling performance and an included kickstand, as well as a new design of the Aero Case included in the box. The ROG Phone 3 will also be compatible with most of the previous generation’s accessories.

ROG Phone 3 Specifications
ROG Phone 3 Classic Edition | ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition | |
Dimensions | 171 x 78 x 9.85 mm | 171 x 78 x 9.85 mm |
Weight | 240 g | 240 g |
CPU | 3.1 GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 Plus | 2.84GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 5G |
GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ 650 | Qualcomm® Adreno™ 650 |
RAM | 12GB/16GB | 8GB |
Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
Display | 6.59-inch 144Hz/1ms AMOLED HDR10+ certified, 270Hz touch sampling rate, 2340 x 1080, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6 | 6.59-inch 144Hz/1ms AMOLED HDR10+ certified, 270Hz touch sampling rate, 2340 x 1080, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6 |
Rear Camera | 64MP SONY IMX686 sensor, 16MP, f/1.8 13MP Ultrawide, f/2.4 5MP Macro, f/2.0 | 64MP SONY IMX686 sensor, 16MP, f/1.8 13MP Ultrawide, f/2.4 5MP Macro, f/2.0 |
Front Camera | 24MP, f/2.0 | 24MP, f/2.0 |
OS | Android™ 10 | Android™ 10 |
Battery | 6,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
Other Features | Dual front-facing speakers with GameFX & Dirac HD Sound, Quad microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology | Dual front-facing speakers with GameFX & Dirac HD Sound, Quad microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology |
Colors | Black Glare | Black Glare |
Price | S865+/16G RAM/512GB Storage: PHP 54,995 S865+/12G RAM/512G Storage: PHP 49,995 | S865/8G RAM/256G Storage: PHP 39,995 |
Availability and Pricing

The ROG Phone 3 will come in three variants. The Classic Edition comes in 2: the highest end model, sporting the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, with 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage, will be available for PHP 54,995. The 12GB RAM version, also with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage, comes in for PHP 49,995. Lastly, the ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition, which comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage is available for only PHP 39,995.
MODEL | SPECIFICATIONS | SRP | HARD BUNDLE ITEMS |
ROG Phone 3 Classic Edition | S865+/16G RAM/512GB Storage | PHP 54,995 | Aero Case, AeroActive Cooler 3, Type C to 3.5mm Audio Jack dongle |
ROG Phone 3 Classic Edition | S865+/12G RAM/512G Storage | PHP 49,995 | Aero Case, AeroActive Cooler 3, Type C to 3.5mm Audio Jack dongle |
ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition | S865/8G RAM/256G Storage | PHP 39,995 | Aero Case, AeroActive Cooler 3, Type C to 3.5mm Audio Jack dongle |
The device will be available starting August 22, 2020. Early purchases come bundled with an exclusive ROG Special Hoodie as well as the ROG Phone Bag, from participating ASUS and ROG accredited stores only. This special set will be on top of the already-bundled Aero Case, AeroActive Cooler 3, and Type C to 3.5mm Audio Jack dongle.
Leave a Reply