Top 5 alternatives for the Asus ROG Phone: Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Huawei Mate 20 Pro and more

Asus India has finally launched the ROG Phone in the country. With the smartphone, the Taiwanese giant is aiming at the audience who like to game on their phones. The key features of the ROG Phone include the 90Hz AMOLED display and RGB lighting. It is priced at Rs. 69,999 and here are some alternatives around the price point.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

If you are looking for a complete flagship experience from your next smartphone, the Galaxy Note 9 from Samsung should serve the purpose. It is powered by the Exynos 9810 octa core processor coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. It also comes with features like liquid cooling which keeps the smartphone cool even during long gaming sessions. The smartphone is currently available at a starting price of Rs. 62,999.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Huawei has recently launched the Mate 20 Pro smartphone in India. The Mate 20 and ROG Phone have a similar price tag, which makes the former a great alternative. Huawei Mate 20 pro is powered by the company's own flagship Kirin 980 chipset. It comes with a notched display and a triple camera setup at the back.

Also Read: Huawei Mate 20 Pro First Impressions: In one word, Impressive

Xiaomi BlackShark 2 Helo

In case you are willing to import your next smartphone from China, you should be looking for the Xiaomi BlackShark 2. It is the first Android smartphone to offer up to 10GB of RAM. Being a gaming phone, it also has RGB lighting on its sides. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and features a 6.01-inch AMOLED display.

Nubia Red Magic Mars

Just like the BlackShark 2, the Nubia Red Magic Mars also needs to be imported as it is not available in India as of now. The smartphone comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and RGB lighting.

Apple iPhone XS Max

If you play Fortnite more than PUBG on your smartphone, the Apple iPhone XS Max should be your choice. The game is more optimised for iOS devices and also Apple's latest A12 Bionic chip is way better than Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845. The iPhone XS Max is available in India for a starting price of Rs. 1,09,299.