If you're familiar with dedicated gaming phones in 2022, one brand probably comes to mind: Asus.
The ROG (Republic of Gamers) Phone made its debut four years ago, and has since established itself as the go-to handset for mobile gamers. That's despite fierce competition from brands such as Red Magic, Black Shark and even Poco.
But even if you're set on an Asus handset, there are four devices in the latest ROG Phone 6 Series to choose from. The regular 6 is the second cheapest of these, coming in at just under £1,000 when paying full price.
As it turns out, this is the sweet spot for most people – the extra features on Pro and Ultimate handsets don’t justify the increased cost. Here’s my full review.
DESIGN
There are plenty of similarities between the ROG Phone 6 and 6 Pro, starting with design. But that might isn't obvious from most of the photos in this review, which show the Diablo Immortal special edition I tested.
The image below illustrates what you can expect on the regular version:
You'll probably be buying the regular version instead, which shares its Pro sibling's gamer aesthetic without being too wacky or garish. Only being available in black or white emphasises this, although you still get some RGB lighting, something that rarely makes its way to regular phones.
However, not all RGB lights are created equal. The secondary 'ROG Vision' display from the 6 Pro and 6D Ultimate is gone, replaced by a large light strip on the right side.
This can be customized in Settings and works in tandem with the small 'Dare to Play' logo on the opposite
