Snapdragon and ASUS ROG are revolutionizing the mobile gaming experience—again

Mobile gaming has come a long way over the years, especially in the last half decade. That transformation is thanks, in large part, to Snapdragon mobile platforms. Game elements that once seemed impossible to achieve on mobile devices — ultra-realistic graphics that rival desktop machines and consoles, vast multiplayer ecosystems across countless titles, silky smooth frame rates, and so much more — are now the norm. Mobile devices have been transformed into powerful gaming rigs that push the boundaries of handheld gaming to new limits.

Which brings us to the next colossus of the mobile gaming industry.

Introducing the ASUS ROG Phone 6/6 Pro

We are thrilled to have collaborated on the ROG Phone 6/6 Pro, a truly impressive gaming phone. Powered by our latest premium-tier powerhouse, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform, this device utilizes best-in-class and first-to-mobile Snapdragon Elite Gaming tech. A perfect complement, their 165Hz super high refresh rate and the built-in AirTrigger control system bring gamers lightning-quick visuals and striking action.  While our robust GPU (more on that below) fuels their breathtaking 6.78-inch Samsung AMOLED HDR10+ display for graphics that will jump off the screen in astonishing realism.

Players can expect smooth interactions, superior performance, blazing-fast response, ultra-low latency, rich audio, and cinematic detail — thanks to the legendary capabilities and rich feature set of our newest mobile platform. Excellence breeds excellence.

“As we unravel this beauty of a gaming phone, ASUS will have you know that their new phones are utilizing Qualcomm Snapdragon's latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.” —Android Central

Here’s a couple other powerhouse reviews on the device:

• 9TO5 Google: Asus ROG Phone 6 and 6 Pro deliver Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 165Hz display, more
• Android Police: Asus’s ROG Phone 6 is here to take top spot as the best gaming phone around

Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform is a literal game changer

With the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, we’ve made the best in mobile gaming even better, setting a new bar for graphics and power efficiency. We’re providing players with amped up gameplay, unleashed — and improved specs provide gamers with the ultimate advantage while competing at the top. The Qualcomm Adreno GPU delivers 10% faster GPU clock speeds and 30% GPU power reduction*. The Qualcomm Kryo CPU delivers 10% faster CPU performance and 30% improved power efficiency*, enabling up to 3.2 GHz peak CPU speeds. And Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 is designed for you to experience ultra-low latency and a sustained, reliable connection that gives you the ultimate edge.

So, what does this all mean for mobile gaming? With these extreme power savings, gamers can play their favorite titles for up to an hour longer! The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 delivers optimal gaming performance, whether in the ROG Phone 6/6 Pro or a variety of other devices.

Top Snapdragon Elite Gaming features

With the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, gamers (like those using the ROG Phone 6/6 Pro) get access to every feature offered by Snapdragon Elite Gaming. But it’s these Snapdragon Elite Gaming showstoppers below that set Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 gaming devices apart from the pack.

Variable Rate Shading (VRS) Pro optimizes power and performance by rendering primary game content at full resolution and ancillary content at lower resolutions. This feature allows developers to better allocate graphical resources to reduce GPU workloads, providing significant performance and power benefits without compromising the visual quality of your favorite games. Some of these include Game for Peace, PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty Mobile, Chronicle of Infinity, Revelation, and Diablo Immortal.

Volumetric Rendering enhances graphics even further, especially with elements like fog and smoke. It may seem like a small thing, but these particle elements bring a new level of realism to games. As fog or smoke (or both) ebb and flow through environments, gamers are pulled further into the moment — and into the game’s atmosphere. Mobile games featuring heavy atmospheric elements are gaining popularity — for example, all games released in 2022 running on Unreal Engine feature Volumetric Rendering.

Finally, the Adreno Frame Motion Engine efficiently increases frames per second rates for ultra-smooth (and stunning) action sequences. Games can generate more frames per second, allowing them to run at double the frame rate while maintaining the same amount of power consumption. As any top gamer knows, every frame matters when you’re battling it out against the best of the best esport competitors.

Snapdragon has pushed the mobile gaming industry to new heights — and introduced capabilities that were once reserved to desktop gaming rigs and consoles. We’re on the edge of our seats to see how the ASUS ROG Phone 6/6 Pro takes those capabilities and revolutionizes the next generation of mobile gaming.

Snapdragon, Qualcomm Kryo, Qualcomm Adreno, Qualcomm FastConnect, and Snapdragon Elite Gaming are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

*Compared to the previous generation, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform.