The 'S' version may be marketed as a gaming phone - and it is a wonderful one at that - but it's also just a fantastic all-round device, just like the ROG Phone 5 was before it. That means it's great for consuming media and doing pretty much everything else - it even has one decent camera.
Great stereo speakers; Speedy performance; 3.5mm headphone port; AptX Adaptive support; Large responsive and bright screen;
It's a chunky phone; Beefy battery doesn't last as long as you'd think; No QHD resolution;