Overview
The ROG Phone 8 is a high-performance gaming smartphone designed by ASUS, part of the ROG Phone series. It is known for its powerful processor, advanced cooling system, and features tailored for gaming enthusiasts.
Display
- Display Size: 6.78 inches
- Display Type: LTPO AMOLED
- Display Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
- Other Display Features: HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak), Always-On display, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
Design and Build
- Dimensions: 163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
- Weight: 225 g (7.94 oz)
- Build Materials: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
- Water and Dust Resistance: IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
- Other Design Features: Illuminated RGB logo (on the back), Pressure sensitive zones (Gaming triggers)
Processor and Performance
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
- GPU: Adreno 750
- RAM: 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X
- Other Performance Features: Enhanced thermal design for unparalleled performance
Camera
Rear Camera
- Main Camera: Not specified
- Secondary Camera: Not specified
- Camera Features: 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer-equipped camera, 3x telephoto lens
Front Camera
- Front Camera: Not specified
- Front Camera Features: Not specified
Battery and Charging
- Battery Capacity: Equivalent 5,500 mAh (typical) high-capacity battery
- Charging: Supports Quick Charge 5.0, PD Charging, and Qi 1.3 wireless charging
Connectivity and Other Features
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 be/ax/ac/a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.4 (HFP + A2DP + AVRCP + HID), NFC, USB Type-C (side), DisplayPort 1.4; USB Type-C (bottom), OTG
- Biometrics: Fingerprint (under display, optical)
- Other Features: Sensors (accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass), IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Software
- Operating System: Android 14
Pricing and Availability
- Price: Starting at $1,099.99 for the 256GB 16GB RAM model
- Storage Options: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
- Color Options: Phantom Black, Rebel Grey
- Availability: Released in January 2024