Introduction
The Asus ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro, unveiled at CES 2024, have now hit the Indian market. These gaming smartphones are powered by Qualcomm’s latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and are equipped with 5,000mAh batteries. They also boast an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and are compatible with Asus’s AeroActive Cooler X snap-on cooling fan.
Display and Design
The Asus ROG Phone 8 series smartphones sport a 6.78-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) Samsung AMOLED LTPO display with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. They offer up to 165Hz refresh rate and 2,500 nits of peak brightness, providing an immersive gaming experience.
Camera
Both the Asus ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro feature a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 1/1.56-inch primary sensor, a 13-megapixel ultra wide-angle camera, and a 32-megapixel sensor telephoto camera. They also come with a 12-megapixel front-facing camera for capturing selfies or making and receiving video calls.
Processor and Battery
The handsets run on Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, paired with up to 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM. Both the Asus ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro pack 5,000mAh batteries that can be charged at 65W, along with support for Qi 1.3 wireless charging.
Alternatives
While the Asus ROG Phone 8 series offers impressive specs, other options in the market include the OnePlus 12 and the upcoming Xiaomi 14.
Conclusion
The Asus ROG Phone 8 series, with its powerful processor, impressive display, and high-quality camera, is a game-changer in the world of gaming smartphones. Its launch in India marks a significant milestone for Asus and for gamers across the country.
Specifications
Table
| Feature | Asus ROG Phone 8 | Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) Samsung AMOLED LTPO | 6.78-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) Samsung AMOLED LTPO |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 16GB | 24GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 1TB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP + 13MP + 32MP | 50MP + 13MP + 32MP |
| Front Camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 5,000mAh |
| Price in India | Rs. 94,999 | Rs. 1,19,999 |
