ASUS woos gamers with ROG Phone II for Rs 37,999

Taiwanese tech giant Asus on Monday unveiled its 'ROG Phone II India Edition' for Rs 37,999 as it aims to tap into the growing community of gaming enthusiasts in the country who are hooked up to games like PUBG.

The second edition of Asus' flagship device features 6.59-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus mobile platform (processor), 8GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 24MP front camera, 48MP+13MP rear camera and 6,000mAh battery.

For a console-like gaming experience, the smartphone features ultrasonic air triggers and additional side-mounted USB-C charging port for ease of charging in landscape orientation.

"There is a huge opportunity in India for a device like this. Just look at the number of people playing games like PUBG today. We believe that with the pricing that we have adopted, it is a power-packed offering for gaming enthusiasts," Asus India Head Mobile Business Dinesh Sharma told PTI.

He added that apart from gaming, the other high-end specs like camera and processor will ...