[5] The back of the device features an RGB-illuminated logo (In X-Mode or Gaming Mode and also adjusted manually), which can be user-customised to show different colours, similar to the notification lights found in the mainstream smartphone market.

The display is a 6.0-inch AMOLED, supported by a Corning Gorilla Glass 6 panel, with a 1080x2160 (402 ppi) resolution, a 1ms response time and a refresh rate of 90Hz.

Some areas of the edge are touch-sensitive and can be configured to mimic the additional keys found on traditional game controllers.

[8] The ROG phone features a so-called "X Mode", which optimizes gaming performance and restricts background apps.

According to Business Insider, the phone was a great success due to high-end specifications causing gamers to use it for playing Mobile Legends without lagging.