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Asus

Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders

6.9 NeoScore #960 of 6247

Launched August 2021

Overview

NeoScore

6.9

#960 of 6247

Design & display
7.8
Performance & hardware
7.5
Camera
8.0
Connectivity
7.4
Battery & charging
4.4

Strengths

  • The 144 Hz display is among the best of its time, and its 1,200-nit peak brightness is higher than most.
  • Its 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage are among the highest capacities of their time.
  • Its 64 MP camera resolution is higher than most, and 3x optical zoom is among the best of its time.

Weak points

  • Its 4,000 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones launched around the same time.
  • At 210 g, it weighs more than most phones of its time.
  • Its 9.6 mm thickness exceeds that of most phones of its time.
Display
6.78″Super AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px144 Hz
Design
210 g77.3 mm173.2 mm9.6 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888Octa-Core16 GB RAM512 GB
AnTuTu
745,787Better than 95% of phones
Battery
4,000 mAh65 W
Cameras
64 Mpx · f/1.88 Mpx · f/2.412 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 24 Mpx · f/2.5
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 11

Editorial report

Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders technical sheet

The Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders suits buyers looking for an Android phone with generous memory, a fast display, and a versatile camera. Its trade-offs are a 4,000 mAh battery, with less capacity than most phones of its time, and a 210 g body that weighs more than most.

The 6.78-inch Super AMOLED display runs at 144 Hz, among the highest refresh rates of its time, and reaches 1,200 nits peak brightness, higher than most. Its screen-to-body ratio is lower than that of most contemporaries, while HDR10+ and Always-On Display are included. The available configuration pairs 16 GB of RAM with 512 GB of storage, capacities among the highest of their time. Performance and connectivity are among the best: it has a Snapdragon 888, 5G, and Wi-Fi 6E.

The camera is among the best of its time. Its 64 MP resolution is higher than most, and the telephoto camera offers 3x optical zoom, also among the best. The system also includes a 12 MP ultrawide camera and 8K video recording. Its 65 W charging power is higher than that of most phones of its time, but the battery capacity remains lower than most. With a NeoScore of 6.9, this phone is best suited to buyers who prioritize the display, memory, connectivity, and zoom over lower weight and greater battery capacity.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

6.86 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

16 GB / 512 GB / International

Design & display

7.8

Display Technology Super AMOLED
8.7
Display Refresh Rate 144 Hz
9.5
Display Pixel Density 395 ppi
8.3
Peak Display Brightness 1,200 nits
8.5
Display Features Gorilla Glass Victus, AMOLED, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, HDR10, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant
7.0
Weight 210 g
5.0
Usable Surface 81.8 %
7.0
Body Thickness 9.6 mm
5.4

Performance & hardware

7.5

AnTuTu Score 745,787
4.3
RAM Capacity 16 GB
10.0
Storage Type UFS 3.1
7.5
Processor Process Size 5 nm
7.8
Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
9.0
Maximum CPU Clock 2.84 GHz
7.4
RAM Type LPDDR5
8.0

Camera

8.0

Sensor Size 1/1.73″
6.1
Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
Resolution 64 Mpx
8.0
Optical Zoom 3 x
7.0
Camera Features Dual-Lens Camera, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Optical Stabilization, 4K Video, 8K Video, LED Flash
10.0

Connectivity

7.4

Connectivity Features NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering
2.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B11, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n11, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n21, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n42, 5G NR n43, 5G NR n46, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 6E
10.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
7.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
10.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

4.4

Battery Capacity 4,000 mAh
5.9
Fast Charge Power 65 W
7.9
Battery Features Non-Removable, Fast Charging
0.0

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Design & display
7.78
Performance & hardware
7.48
Camera
7.99
Connectivity
7.43
Battery & charging
4.41
NeoScore rank
#960 / 6247

Asus

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Processor Process Size
5 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 660
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2.84 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
512 GB
AnTuTu Score
745,787
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X1 at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v9

Design

Body Colors
Blue
Body Thickness
9.6 mm
Body Width
77.3 mm
Body Height
173.2 mm
Weight
210 g
Usable Surface
81.8 %
Body Materials
Aluminium Alloy
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
4,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
65 W
Battery Features
Non-Removable, Fast Charging

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
Super AMOLED
Peak Display Brightness
1,200 nits
Display Diagonal
6.78″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,400 px
Display Pixel Density
395 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Display Features
Gorilla Glass Victus, AMOLED, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, HDR10, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Rear

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 11
OS Family
Android
OS Version
11
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B11, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n11, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n21, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n42, 5G NR n43, 5G NR n46, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
Connectivity Features
NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering
USB Version
USB Type-C

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Snapdragon Sound, Hi-Res Audio

Technical

Model numbers
I007D

Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear Main Camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX686
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.73″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX686
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.73″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Dual-Lens Camera, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Optical Stabilization, 4K Video, 8K Video, LED Flash
2

Rear Telephoto Camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Optical Zoom
3 x
Aperture
f/2.4
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Lens
Optical Zoom
3 x
Aperture
f/2.4
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
3

Rear Ultrawide Camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Sensor Size
1/2.55″
Pixel Size
1.4 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Sensor Size
1/2.55″
Pixel Size
1.4 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
4

Front Camera

Sensor Model
Samsung S5K2X7
Resolution
24 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/2.8″
Pixel Size
0.9 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung S5K2X7
Resolution
24 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/2.8″
Pixel Size
0.9 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.5
Features
Camera Features
HDR
5

Camera System

DxOMark Score
127 points
Review
DxOMark Score
127 points

Variant details

Memory
16 GB
Markets
International
Storage
512 GB
Market codes
International

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