PhoneLifespan

Asus ROG Phone 7

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$650
globally available including US. Launch around $999 (12GB/256GB)
$999 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until April 2027 · Buy-by April 2025

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2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20252027

Asus promises 4 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until April 2027 — buying it today still gets you about 0.8 years of safe use.

Source: Asus's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$65.13/month

340% above the $600–900 median ($14.81/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

A gaming beast with a huge 6000mAh battery and 165Hz screen, but on Asus's short 2-OS update cycle.

Pros

  • Massive 6000mAh battery for long gaming sessions
  • 165Hz AMOLED, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and AirTriggers
  • Retains a 3.5mm headphone jack

Cons

  • Only IP54, no full water resistance
  • Just 2 OS upgrades; updates ended around 2027
Best for: Heavy gamers prioritizing battery lifeBest for: Wired-audio fans who want a headphone jackAvoid if: You want a current long-term support windowAvoid if: You need IP68 waterproofing

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.78-inch AMOLED, 1080x2448, 165Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP
ultra-wide13MP
macro5MP
front32MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery6,000 mAh
Charging65W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions173 × 77 × 10.3 mm
Weight239 g
MaterialsAluminum frame with Gorilla Glass Victus front
Water resistanceIP54
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 13 with ROG UI at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, USB-C, 3.5mm jack
Update policy2 OS upgrades · 4 years of security updates (official promise)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

How long will the Asus ROG Phone 7 get updates?

Asus gave it 2 major Android OS upgrades (to Android 15) with security updates through 2027, so it is now near the end of its support window.

How big is the ROG Phone 7 battery?

It packs a large 6000mAh battery with 65W wired charging, one of the biggest in a 2023 flagship for marathon gaming sessions.

Is the ROG Phone 7 water resistant?

Only lightly. It carries an IP54 rating that resists dust and splashes but is not rated for submersion, unlike the later IP68 ROG Phone 8.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.