Weekly poll results: ROG Phone 7 Ultimate well loved, but gaming phones still aren’t for everyone

Last week’s poll focused on gaming phones following the announcement of the Asus ROG Phone 7 duo and it’s time to look at the results.

The majority of voters (over 42%) said they don’t want a gaming phone right now. It seems most of you are still not sold on the idea of ​​a dedicated gaming phone and there were several good reasons in the comments section.

High prices seem to be one of the main pitfalls for devices like the ROG Phone 7, as they sit in the same range as flagships from established brands. Some suggested gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck are a more viable alternative to a dedicated gaming phone.

The lack of flagship-grade cameras hurts gaming phones compared to traditional flagships. The other issue noted is software support, which is not at the four to five year support level of premium Samsung and Apple phones.

Still, 22% of voters would choose the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and 14% would opt for the standard ROG Phone 7. Considering the price difference, the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate comes with the AeroActive Cooler 7 in the box and features the AeroActive Portal, which is a motorized cooling vent that improves the efficiency of the cooling system. Oh, and it has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage as standard.

Still, the ROG duo were never destined to outsell iPhones and the Galaxy S series. And there seems to be enough demand in the niche they serve for them to succeed in their own field.