We subjected the Asus ROG Phone 6 to our rigorous SBMARK battery test suite to measure its performance in terms of range, charging and efficiency. In these test results, we will analyze how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.
Overview
Key specs:
- Battery capacity: 6000mAh
- 65W charger (included)
- 6.78-inch, 1080 x 2448, 165Hz OLED display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
- ROM / RAM combination tested: 256GB + 12GB
Pros
- Outstanding in the typical use scenario
- Excellent autonomy during calibrated tests, especially during games, watching videos and making calls
- Excellent autonomy when calling on the go
- Excellent charging and adapter efficiency
versus
- Below average autonomy when scrolling through social apps on the go
- High residual consumption of the charger when the device has been unplugged (the charger itself is plugged into an outlet)
- High discharge current when streaming music
The Asus ROG Phone 6 showed exceptional battery life in factory default mode in our battery tests. The device lasted more than three full days during the typical use scenario (TUS), ranking it among the best in our database. The same excellent experience repeated in calibrated mode, especially when playing games and streaming videos. During on-the-go tests, the device had very good autonomy on call but lower when scrolling on social apps.
The 65W charger took less than 1 hour to fully charge the device which was decent for the large 6000mAh battery. A 5-minute quick charge produced 6 hours and 2 minutes of additional battery life, a figure higher than the average in our database.
The efficiency of the charger was decent and the efficiency of the power adapter was excellent. This charger used little power when the device was fully charged and still connected, but its consumption when the device was unplugged was above average.
The Asus ROG Phone 6 experienced low discharge currents during all of our test cases. However, when scrolling through the social apps, the discharge currents were high.
Compared to devices in the same price range ($ 800 +), the Asus scored the highest due to its excellent battery life. Charging and efficiency were also good.
Test summary
Information on SBMARK battery tests: For the score and analysis in our smartphone battery reviews, SBMARK engineers perform a series of objective tests over a period of one week both indoors and outdoors. (See our introductory article and how we test articles for more details on our Smartphone Battery Protocol.)
The following section collects the key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyzes performed in SBMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations in the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.
| Battery | Battery charger | wireless | Screen | Processor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mAh | 0W (not included) |
– | X | ||
| Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro | 5000 mAh | 65 W (not included) |
– | AMOLED 1080 x 2400 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Black Shark 5 Pro | 4650 mAh | 120 W (not included) |
– | OLED 1080 x 2400 |
Qualcomm 8 Gen 1 |
Autonomy
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Wiko Power U30
Wiko Power U30
How the autonomy score is composed
The autonomy score is made up of three sub-scores of performance: Home / Office, On the go, and Calibrated Use Cases. Each sub-score includes the results of a full range of tests to measure autonomy in all kinds of real-life scenarios.
103 hours
Light use
Active: 2h30 / day
72 hours
Moderate use
Active: 4 hours a day
45 hours
Intense use
Active: 7 hours a day
Home office
167
Viva Y72 5G
Viva Y72 5G
A robot housed in a Faraday cage performs a series of touch-based user actions during what we call our “typical use scenario” (TUS) – making calls, streaming video, etc. – 4 hours of active use over a 16-hour period, plus 8 hours of “sleep”. The robot repeats this series of actions every day until the device is discharged.
In movement
143
Samsung Galaxy M51
Samsung Galaxy M51
Using a smartphone on the go puts a strain on autonomy due to additional “hidden” needs, such as the continuous signaling associated with the selection of the cellular network. SBMARK Battery experts take the phone outdoors and perform a well-defined set of activities while following the same three-hour travel itinerary (on foot, by bus, by subway …) for each device
Calibrated
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Samsung Galaxy M51
Samsung Galaxy M51
For this series of tests, the smartphone returns to the Faraday cage and ours robots repeatedly perform actions related to a specific use case (such as games, video streaming, etc.) at a time. Starting at an 80% charge, all devices are tested until they have consumed at least 5% of the battery charge.
Reload
132
Realme GT Neo 3
Realme GT Neo 3
How the Charge score is composed
Charging is completely part of the overall battery experience. In some situations where autonomy is minimal, knowing how fast you can charge becomes a problem. The SBMARK battery charge score consists of two secondary scores, (1) Full charge and (2) Fast boost.
Full charge
121
Black Shark 5 Pro
Black Shark 5 Pro
Full charge tests evaluate the reliability of the battery charge indicator; measure how long and how much energy the battery takes to charge from zero to 80% capacity, 80 to 100% as shown by the user interface, and up to an actual full charge.
The charging curves, in wired and wireless mode (if available) show the evolution of the battery level indicator as well as the energy consumption in watts during the charging phases towards full capacity.
The full charge time graph breaks down the time it takes to reach 80%, 100% and full charge.
Fast thrust
145
Realme GT Neo 3
Realme GT Neo 3
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 graph here compares the average runtime gain from a 5 minute quick charge.
Efficiency
116
Oppo Reno6 5G
Oppo Reno6 5G
How the efficiency score is composed
The SBMARK energy efficiency score consists of two secondary scores, Charge up and Discharge rate, which combine both data obtained during a typical use scenario based on robots, calibrated tests and charge evaluation, taking into account the battery capacity of the device . SBMARK calculates the annual energy consumption of the product, shown in the graph below, which is representative of the overall efficiency during charging and in use.
To load
143
Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro
Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro
The secondary charge score is a combination of four factors: the overall efficiency of a full charge, relative to the amount of energy needed to fill the battery versus the energy the battery can provide; the efficiency of the travel adapter when it comes to transferring power from an outlet to the phone; the residual consumption when the phone is fully charged and still connected to the charger; and the residual consumption of the charger itself, when the smartphone is disconnected from it. The graph below shows the overall efficiency of a full charge in%.
Discharge
105
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Apple iPhone 12 mini
The discharge secondary score evaluates the discharge rate of a battery during a test, which is independent of the battery capacity. It is the ratio of the capacity of a battery divided by its autonomy. A small capacity battery may have the same runtime as a large capacity battery, indicating that the device is well optimized, with a low discharge rate.
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