Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate

Toned-down, but still ROG-inspired gamer's design with great build quality.

Available accessory ecosystem is not as wide as older models.

Neither of these "criticisms" is a new development, though, and neither is the steep price tag on the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (

ROG Vision screen is fun Amazing audio ability Vibrant screen under flat glass Gaming features are varied and useful Huge amounts of power Long battery life

Big and bulky Lots of hidden features to uncover No wireless charging

“Serious mobile gamers will get the most from the incredible Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, but its audio prowess and long battery life should rightly tempt others willing to put up with its size.”

Large, speedy 165Hz display ; Headphone jack ; Multiple USB-C ports ; Rapid wired charging ; High-end audio ; Good battery life ; Large accessory ecosystem

Unreliable Wi-Fi performance ; No wireless charging ; Only average cameras ; Pricey

The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is armed to the teeth with a lightning-fast display, a Galaxy-stomping processor, extensive battery life, and ports galore, but you'll need to trade lots of gold for the privilege of wielding it against your enemies.

For the price Asus has set, you might be better off turning to phones like the OnePlus 11 or Galaxy S23 Plus, which run on the same processor as the ROG Phone 7, deliver impressive battery life in their own right, and also have better cameras....

Gorgeous screen unobstructed by a camera ; High refresh rate screen ; Headphone jack ; Quality first-party software for gamers and streamers alike ; Front-facing speakers sound phenomenal

Uncentered USB-C hinders third-party peripheral support ; Heavy, bulky ; Expensive ; Pointless rear display and gamer aesthetic ; Metal piece in the rear plate clicks when touched

Had Asus not sent me a ROG Phone 7 Ultimate to review, I would have still bought it once it launched in the US. With the ROG 5 and 6, Asus proved that gaming phones are my preference. Not only does the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate include a huge battery that...

Elite performance ; Mammoth battery life ; Loud and booming speakers ; AirTriggers improve gaming controls

Very expensive ; Too similar to ROG Phone 7

The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a beast of a gaming phone, with rapid performance, booming speakers and cutting-edge features. But while this is an excellent phone in its own right, I’m not convinced there’s enough of an upgrade to justify the extra...

Amazing speed, tops its rivals in benchmarks ; Excellent display runs faster than it should ; Big battery for long game times

Terrible software extras often get in the way, hard ; Not fully water resistant ; Cameras are plain lousy, unlike any other phone this price

It’s fast, that’s for sure, and if that’s why you want the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, truly the ultimate gaming phone, then you won’t be disappointed. Regular phone fans, or those looking for the best phone all-around, should stay away, but that’s not...

Rock solid performance, with and without coooling accessories ; Fantastic screen and sound ; Main camera takes great snaps

Gains over non-gaming phones aren’t huge ; Secondary cameras not as versatile as rivals ; Still mighty pricey

A no-compromise gaming phone that delivers on performance and convenience. Not everyone will think those are worth paying a premium for – but those that do will find lots to like