ASUS ROG Phone 6D: gaming smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chip and unique AeroActive Portal cooling system starting at $910

ASUS, as promised, held an event in Europe where it presented its new gaming smartphone

— ASUS ROG Phone 6D.

What is known

The main difference between the new product and the regular ROG Phone 6 istop processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. According to performance tests, it is 5% more powerful than Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Otherwise, the smartphones are similar.

ASUS ROG Phone 6D received a 10-bit OLED displaywith a diagonal of 6.78 inches, a refresh rate of 165 Hz and support for HDR10+. In addition, the new product was equipped with a 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP main camera, a 12 MP front camera and a 6000 mAh battery. It supports 65W fast charging. The smartphone has IPX4 protection, as well as USB-C and 3.5 mm ports.

By the way, ASUS ROG Phone 6D will be sold in twoversions: regular and ultimate. The second features a storage capacity of up to 512 GB, RGB backlighting, and a unique AeroActive Portal cooling system. It has a hole on the back with a hinge. When you connect a branded cooler, the system automatically opens and air enters the internal elements of the smartphone.

Price and when to wait

ASUS ROG Phone 6D has already begun to be sold, but so far only in the UK. The regular version starts at £799 (about $910) and the Ultimate version starts at £1,199 (about $1,336).