Asus ROG Phone 2 confirmed: Three features we'd like to see
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Back in the middle of June [we reported that the Asus ROG Phone 2][2] is on its way, but now there's a launch event date, according to [Chinese social site Weibo][3]: 23 July 2019.
* [Best gaming phones you can buy today][4]
So what will the second-generation ROG Phone have to offer? While the spec still isn't official - there's just the invite which doesn't reveal too much itself - here are three things that we'd like to see.
## 1. Display with 120Hz refresh
The original ROG Phone has a 90Hz refresh rate, which is 50 per cent higher than a typical 60Hz panel. That's a good start, making for fluid motion, but a 120Hz panel - effectively doubling the refresh of a typical panel - looks way smoother, can deliver less input lag, and is absolutely what we'd expect the ROG Phone 2 to have.
That won't make it the only gaming phone with such a display, though, [as Razer got there first (with the Razer Phone 2)][5]. However, as we said of that device, there is only a limited volume of compatible games that will truly see benefit. As that number goes up, however, faster refresh can only be of greater benefit.
## 2. Unrivalled cooling methods
There's only one gaming phone thus far which comes with internal fan cooling: the Red Magic 3. [The Black Shark 2][6] offers an optional add-on accessory. So will Asus step up to the plate and deliver a liquid cooling system with thermal pipes to extract heat and assist cooling with a gaming fan?
We do hope so. Running at high frame-rates, full refresh rate and running what we believe will be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 - possibly overclocked - there's likely to be a lot of heat potential, especially if you clip on the Asus Gamevice controller.
## 3. Massive battery capacity, fast-charging
Phone battery capacities seem to be getting larger and larger, with the [Asus Zenfone 6 showing off a 5,000mAh cell][7]. However, that doesn't bring with it especially fast charging, in order to protect the cell and stop excess swelling.
As such we don't think Asus will be able to squeeze in a battery of such capacity, but it's likely to be around 4,200mAh for a good innings. There's also rumour that 30W fast-charging will be available, meaning rapid top-ups when you do run low.
How about an updated Gamevice controller with battery pack embedded within, eh? Now that'd be cool.
[1]: https://cdn.pocket-lint.com/r/s/748x/assets/images/148565-phones-news-asus-rog-phone-2-confirmed-image1-l5d4tqrcwq.jpg?v1
[2]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/asus/148352-asus-rog-phone-2
[3]: https://s.weibo.com/weibo/rog%2520phone%25202?topnav=1&wvr=6&b=1
[4]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/buyers-guides/147498-best-gaming-phone-compared-specs
[5]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/reviews/razer/145922-razer-phone-2-review-gaming-phone-specs
[6]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/reviews/147470-black-shark-2-review-gaming-phone
[7]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/reviews/asus/147785-asus-zenfone-6-review-flip-camera
URL: https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/asus/148565-asus-rog-phone-2-features-spec-rumour
Back in the middle of June [we reported that the Asus ROG Phone 2][2] is on its way, but now there's a launch event date, according to [Chinese social site Weibo][3]: 23 July 2019.
* [Best gaming phones you can buy today][4]
So what will the second-generation ROG Phone have to offer? While the spec still isn't official - there's just the invite which doesn't reveal too much itself - here are three things that we'd like to see.
## 1. Display with 120Hz refresh
The original ROG Phone has a 90Hz refresh rate, which is 50 per cent higher than a typical 60Hz panel. That's a good start, making for fluid motion, but a 120Hz panel - effectively doubling the refresh of a typical panel - looks way smoother, can deliver less input lag, and is absolutely what we'd expect the ROG Phone 2 to have.
That won't make it the only gaming phone with such a display, though, [as Razer got there first (with the Razer Phone 2)][5]. However, as we said of that device, there is only a limited volume of compatible games that will truly see benefit. As that number goes up, however, faster refresh can only be of greater benefit.
## 2. Unrivalled cooling methods
There's only one gaming phone thus far which comes with internal fan cooling: the Red Magic 3. [The Black Shark 2][6] offers an optional add-on accessory. So will Asus step up to the plate and deliver a liquid cooling system with thermal pipes to extract heat and assist cooling with a gaming fan?
We do hope so. Running at high frame-rates, full refresh rate and running what we believe will be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 - possibly overclocked - there's likely to be a lot of heat potential, especially if you clip on the Asus Gamevice controller.
## 3. Massive battery capacity, fast-charging
Phone battery capacities seem to be getting larger and larger, with the [Asus Zenfone 6 showing off a 5,000mAh cell][7]. However, that doesn't bring with it especially fast charging, in order to protect the cell and stop excess swelling.
As such we don't think Asus will be able to squeeze in a battery of such capacity, but it's likely to be around 4,200mAh for a good innings. There's also rumour that 30W fast-charging will be available, meaning rapid top-ups when you do run low.
How about an updated Gamevice controller with battery pack embedded within, eh? Now that'd be cool.
[1]: https://cdn.pocket-lint.com/r/s/748x/assets/images/148565-phones-news-asus-rog-phone-2-confirmed-image1-l5d4tqrcwq.jpg?v1
[2]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/asus/148352-asus-rog-phone-2
[3]: https://s.weibo.com/weibo/rog%2520phone%25202?topnav=1&wvr=6&b=1
[4]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/buyers-guides/147498-best-gaming-phone-compared-specs
[5]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/reviews/razer/145922-razer-phone-2-review-gaming-phone-specs
[6]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/reviews/147470-black-shark-2-review-gaming-phone
[7]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/reviews/asus/147785-asus-zenfone-6-review-flip-camera
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