The Asus ROG Phone 6D series has officially launched, bringing two flagship gaming smartphones — the ROG Phone 6D and the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate — powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus processor instead of the usual Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
Asus ROG Phone 6D Series: Price and Availability
The Asus ROG Phone 6D starts at £799 (approximately Rs 72,500 in India). The ROG Phone 6D Ultimate carries a starting price of £1,199, which works out to around Rs 1 lakh in Indian pricing. Asus also launched the AeroActive Cooler 6 accessory separately, priced at 89 Euros (approximately Rs 7,000).
Asus ROG Phone 6D Specifications and Key Features
Both the ROG Phone 6D and ROG Phone 6D Ultimate are built around the same core hardware platform. The phones feature a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection — ideal for competitive gaming sessions.
The camera setup on the rear consists of a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, a 13MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro camera. A 12MP camera handles selfies on both models.
The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus chipset is paired with a Mali-G710 GPU. Both devices run on a 6000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. Additional features include an in-display fingerprint sensor, air triggers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, NFC, and 5G connectivity.
RAM and Storage Differences
The standard ROG Phone 6D offers up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM paired with up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The ROG Phone 6D Ultimate steps up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM with 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The Ultimate edition also supports the AeroActive Cooler 6 attachment, though it must be purchased separately.
Both phones ship with Android 12 out of the box.
Full Specifications at a Glance
| Specification | ROG Phone 6D | ROG Phone 6D Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED, 165Hz, 1ms, Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus | |
| GPU | Mali-G710 | |
| RAM | Up to 16GB LPDDR5X | 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | Up to 256GB UFS 3.1 | 512GB UFS 3.1 |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (Sony IMX766) + 13MP Ultrawide + 5MP Macro | |
| Front Camera | 12MP | |
| Battery | 6000mAh | |
| Charging | 65W Fast Charging | |
| OS | Android 12 | |
| Connectivity | 5G, NFC, 3.5mm Jack | |
| Starting Price | £799 (~Rs 72,500) | £1,199 (~Rs 1 lakh) |
How Does the ROG Phone 6D Compare to Its Predecessors?
The most notable shift in the ROG Phone 6D series is the move to MediaTek's Dimensity 9000 Plus rather than Qualcomm silicon. This gives Asus access to a highly competitive chipset while differentiating the 6D lineup from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered ROG Phone 6 and 6 Pro. The 6000mAh battery capacity remains unchanged from the earlier ROG Phone 6 series, but the LPDDR5X memory standard is a step up in bandwidth and efficiency. For gamers who want the best of the Ultimate tier, the 512GB storage and AeroActive Cooler 6 support make it a compelling — if premium — option.
