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DisplayWe put the Asus ROG Phone 6 through our rigorous DXOMARK Battery test suite to measure its performance in autonomy, charging and efficiency. In these test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.
Overview
Key specifications:
- Battery capacity: 6000 mAh
- 65W charger (included)
- 6.78-inch, 1080 x 2448, 165 Hz, OLED display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
- Tested ROM / RAM combination: 256 GB + 12 GB
Scoring
Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.
Asus ROG Phone 6
Key performances
These key points are derived from the lab measurements during testing and do not figure into the overall score. The lab measurements, however, are used for the overall score.
4th
1st
Pros
- Outstanding in typical usage scenario
- Very good autonomy during calibrated tests, especially when playing games, watching videos, and calling
- Excellent autonomy when calling on the go
- Excellent charge and adapter efficiency
Cons
- Below-average autonomy when scrolling on social apps on the go
- High residual consumption of the charger when the device was unplugged (charger itself plugged into an outlet)
- High discharge current when streaming music
The Asus ROG Phone 6 showed outstanding autonomy in factory default mode in our battery tests. The device lasted more than three full days during the typical usage scenario (TUS), placing it among the best in our database. The same excellent experience was repeated in calibrated mode, especially when playing games and streaming videos. During the on-the-go tests, the device had very good autonomy when calling but a lower one when scrolling on social apps.
The 65W charger took less than 1 hour to fully charge the device, which was decent for the large 6000 mAh battery. A quick 5-minutes charge yielded 6 hours and 2 minutes of additional autonomy, which was above the average in our database.
The charger efficiency was decent, and the power adapter efficiency was excellent. This charger consumed little power when the device was fully charged and still plugged in, but its consumption when the device was unplugged was higher than average.
The Asus ROG Phone 6 had low discharge currents during all our test cases. However, when scrolling social apps, the discharge currents were high.
Compared with devices from the same price range ($800+), the Asus earned the top score thanks to its excellent autonomy. Charging and efficiency were good, too.
Test Summary
About DXOMARK Battery tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone battery reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective tests over a week-long period both indoors and outdoors. (See our introductory and how we test articles for more details about our smartphone Battery protocol.)
The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.
| Battery | Charger | Wireless | Display | Processor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asus ROG Phone 6 | 6000mAh | 65W (not included) |
- | AMOLED 1080 x 2448 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro | 5000mAh | 65W (not included) |
- | AMOLED 1080 x 2400 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Black Shark 5 Pro | 4650mAh | 120W (not included) |
- | OLED 1080 x 2400 |
Qualcomm 8 Gen 1 |
Autonomy
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182
Autonomy score is composed of three performance sub-scores: Home / Office, On the go, and Calibrated use cases. Each sub-score comprises the results of a comprehensive range of tests for measuring autonomy in all kinds of real-life scenarios.
Battery Life (moderate)
8th
Battery Life (moderate)
1st
Home/Office
Asus ROG Phone 6
189
A robot housed in a Faraday cage performs a set of touch-based user actions during what we call our “typical usage scenario” (TUS) — making calls, video streaming, etc. — 4 hours of active use over the course of a 16-hour period, plus 8 hours of “sleep.” The robot repeats this set of actions every day until the device runs out of power.
On the go
Asus ROG Phone 6
195
Using a smartphone on the go takes a toll on autonomy because of extra “hidden” demands, such as the continuous signaling associated with cellphone network selection, for example. DXOMARK Battery experts take the phone outdoors and perform a precisely defined set of activities while following the same three-hour travel itinerary (walking, taking the bus, the subway…) for each device
Calibrated
Asus ROG Phone 6
198
For this series of tests, the smartphone returns to the Faraday cage and our robots repeatedly perform actions linked to one specific use case (such as gaming, video streaming, etc.) at a time. Starting from an 80% charge, all devices are tested until they have expended at least 5% of their battery power.
Charging
Asus ROG Phone 6
181
Charging is fully part of the overall battery experience. In some situations where autonomy is at a minimum, knowing how fast you can charge becomes a concern. The DXOMARK Battery charging score is composed of two sub-scores, (1) Full charge and (2) Quick boost.
Full charge
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184
Full charge tests assess the reliability of the battery power gauge; measure how long and how much power the battery takes to charge from zero to 80% capacity, from 80 to 100% as shown by the UI, and until an actual full charge.
Charging Time 0-80%
41st
Charging Time 0-80%
11th
Quick boost
Asus ROG Phone 6
182
With the phone at different charge levels (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%), Quick boost tests measure the amount of charge the battery receives after being plugged in for 5 minutes. The chart here compares the average autonomy gain from a quick 5-minute charge.
Efficiency
Asus ROG Phone 6
154
The DXOMARK power efficiency score consists of two sub-scores, Charge up and Discharge rate, both of which combine data obtained during robot-based typical usage scenario, calibrated tests and charging evaluation, taking into consideration the device’s battery capacity. DXOMARK calculate the annual power consumption of the product, shown on below graph, which is representative of the overall efficiency during a charge and when in use.
Charge up
Asus ROG Phone 6
205
The charge up sub-score is a combination of four factors: the overall efficiency of a full charge, related to how much energy you need to fill up the battery compared to the energy that the battery can provide; the efficiency of the travel adapter when it comes to transferring power from an outlet to your phone; the residual consumption when your phone is fully charged and still plugged into the charger; and the residual consumption of the charger itself, when the smartphone is disconnected from it. The chart here below shows the overall efficiency of a full charge in %.
Discharge
Asus ROG Phone 6
194
The discharge subscore rates the speed of a battery’s discharge during a test, which is independent of the battery’s capacity. It is the ratio of a battery’s capacity divided by its autonomy. A small-capacity battery could have the same autonomy as a large-capacity battery, indicating that the device is well-optimized, with a low discharge rate.
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