Asus ROG Phone 7 series global launch taking place today: How to watch the livestream, What to expect

The Asus ROG Phone 7 series is set to arrive later today. The line-up is expected to include the Asus ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate. Asus’ latest gaming smartphones are expected to feature similar specifications, although the ‘Ultimate’ version will feature a few design tweaks and more RAM and storage than the vanilla model.

The Asus ROG Phone 7 series global launch is taking place later today (April 13) at 08:00 pm (Taipei Time) or 05:30 pm (IST). The Asus ROG Phone 7 series livestream is accessible through the company’s official social media handles or website. You can also check out the link embedded down below.

What Asus has revealed about the ROG Phone 7

While Asus has managed to keep most details surrounding the ROG Phone 7 series under wraps, we can confirm that the chip powering the two phones will be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform. Moreover, Asus also teased some design aspects of the ROG Phone 7 in a recent tweet.

It’s time to take a full, detailed look at the new ROG Phone 7!

Join us tomorrow 8AM ET, live on ROG YouTube!
Watch it here 👉 https://t.co/CGZtFnsTOF#ROGPhone7 #ForThoseWhoDare #Snapdragon pic.twitter.com/DjsBP7eV2J

— ROG Global (@ASUS_ROG) April 12, 2023

The teaser confirmed the presences of a triple-camera setup on the back of the ROG Phone 7. Additionally, we also see a dual-cell battery for more optimal fast charging. Lastly, Asus also notes that the ROG Phone 7 will deliver a “truly immersive audio-visual experience”. While details surrounding the ROG Phone 7 haven’t been confirmed yet, several leaks give us in-depth information about the handset’s specifications.

Asus ROG Phone 7 Specs (Expected)

The Asus ROG Phone 7 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The phone will sport a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with HDR10+ support. The panel is expected to sport a 165Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time.

On the back, the ROG Phone 7 will feature a 50 MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor paired with a 13 MP ultrawide shooter and an updated 8 MP macro camera. Moving to the front and we’ll likely see a 32 MP selfie camera. The ROG Phone 7 will also pack a massive 6,000 mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.

Asus ROG Phone 7 Price in India (Expected)

The Asus ROG Phone 7 price in India could fall anywhere between Rs 70,000 and Rs 80,000. Previous reports suggests that the ROG Phone 7 price in Europe will start from €1,049 (Roughly Rs 94,500). The On the other hand, the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate price will start from €1,249 (roughly Rs 1,12,500) in Europe. To recall, the Asus ROG Phone 6 price in India started from Rs 71,999.

Asus hasn’t confirmed details about the ROG Phone 7 price or specifications. Additionally, the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate will feature the same specifications as the vanilla model. As of now, it is also unclear if the ROG Phone 7 release date in India will be similar to the global launch. Asus is also expected to incorporate a new and improved cooling system on the ROG Phone 7 series.