Asus ROG Phone 8: The ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro models are part of the ROG Phone 8 line, which Asus debuted at CES 2024 last year. These smartphones have a lighter and smaller design and are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor.
At last year’s Consumer Electronics Show 2024, Taiwanese electronics maker Asus formally unveiled the ROG Phone 8 series, its newest gaming-focused smartphone. The ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro version are two models that come with the potent Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 system-on-chip.
Asus claims that the ROG Phone 8 has changed significantly from being a gaming phone to a high-end gadget made for daily use. In contrast to its predecessor, the business has emphasized the phone’s thin and light profile and smaller bezels. “The ROG Phone 8 series has been fully revamped, maintaining its strong gaming credentials while broadening its appeal to everyone who wants an exceptional everyday phone,” Asus stated.
Key features of the ROG Phone 8 series
The ROG Phone 8 series’ inclusion of AI-powered functionality is among its most notable features. These include Semantic Search, which uses keywords to enable contextual searches within the gallery, and AI Grabber, which can extract text directly from games. Also, the series includes AI-generated.
Design-wise, the Pro model has a unique Anime Vision mini-LED display on the back panel, which is made up of 341 mini LEDs that can display either user-made or preset animations.
Short view of the features
The ROG Phone 8 Pro in Phantom Black and the ROG Phone 8 in Rebel Grey and Phantom Black come in different colors.
Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED with a refresh rate of 165 Hz and a maximum brightness of 2500 nits
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm
12GB, 16GB, and 24GB of RAM
Storage: 1TB, 256GB, and 512GB
Rear camera: 32MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, 13MP wide-angle, and 50MP main with 6-axis hybrid gimbal stabilization
Camera on front: 32MP RGBW
5,500mAh battery with 15W wireless charging and 65W rapid wired charging
Protection: IP68 rating
Connectivity: 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.3, and Wi-Fi 7.
ROG Phone 8 is more feature-rich, lighter, and thinner.
The Asus ROG Phone 8 strives to be a fantastic flagship handset in addition to being an excellent gaming device. It weighs 225g and has a sleek appearance. It is 8.9mm thick. However, because to the hardware optimization, the overall battery life is not compromised by the smaller battery capacity of 5,500mAh.
With reduced bezels and a more compact form factor, the 6.78-inch display maintains the 165Hz refresh rate. By obtaining an IP68 rating—a notable improvement over its predecessor’s IP54 rating—Asus allayed worries over water resistance.
Thermal efficiency is improved by the novel cooling system, which consists of a copper block that connects to the back panel and passes through the motherboard. Improved cooling performance is provided by the AeroActive Cooler X, which is 10% lighter and 29% smaller.
Pricing details and AI integration
AI capabilities like Auto Pick Up and AI Grabber, which automatically read in-game text for help, are just two examples of how Asus has incorporated AI into gaming. For smooth PC connectivity, the phone also supports Microsoft Phone Link.
The regular ROG Phone 8 costs $1,099.99 (around Rs. 91,500), the Pro Edition prices $1,499.99 (around Rs. 1,25,000), and the ROG Phone 8 Pro costs $1,199.99 (around Rs. 1,00,000). The prices of the ROG Phone 8 series are competitive.