The ASUS ROG Phone 8 made its global debut at CES 2024, and it sets a new benchmark for mobile gaming. Launched alongside the ROG Phone 8 Pro, this series delivers a powerful combination of cutting-edge hardware and purpose-built gaming features that will keep serious mobile gamers well ahead of the competition. Explore the full ASUS smartphone lineup to see how the ROG series fits within the broader range.
- The ASUS ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro launch at CES 2024 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, up to 24GB RAM, and a 5500mAh battery.
- Both phones feature a 6.78-inch 165Hz AMOLED display, IP68 water resistance, and the new GameCool 8 thermal system for sustained gaming performance.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Display and Gaming Performance
Both the ROG Phone 8 and Phone 8 Pro sport a 6.78-inch Full HD+ (2400×1080 pixels) Samsung E6 AMOLED display with a 1–120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate that can push all the way to 165Hz in gaming mode. With up to 2500 nits of peak brightness, 10-bit HDR, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, the screen is as resilient as it is vivid. Color accuracy is exceptional, covering 107.37% DCI-P3 and 145.65% sRGB.
Under the hood sits Qualcomm's latest octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) SoC paired with the Adreno 750 GPU — the most capable mobile chipset available at launch. Memory options go up to 24GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage, ensuring the phone handles even the most demanding titles with ease.
GameCool 8 Thermal Design and Exclusive Gaming Features
Heat management is critical for sustained gaming performance, and ASUS addresses this with the advanced GameCool 8 thermal design. A rapid-cooling conductor channels heat directly from the processor to the back cover, preventing throttling during long sessions. The all-new Aeroactive Cooler accessory is 29 percent smaller than its predecessor while delivering 1.2 times higher thermal efficiency.
The software suite adds meaningful utility for competitive players:
- Background Mode lets gamers shift titles to the background without interrupting gameplay.
- X Capture makes it simple to record key in-game moments at any time.
- AI Grabber uses machine-learning recognition to capture text directly from games, while X Sense 2.0 now supports a broader roster of top titles.
Camera, Battery, and Full Specifications
Photography on a gaming phone has never been an afterthought for ASUS. The ROG Phone 8 series packs a 50MP main camera with a 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX890 sensor, f/1.9 aperture, OIS, and 6-axis gimbal stabilization. A 13MP ultra-wide and a 32MP 3× telephoto round out the rear array, while a 32MP front camera with a 90° field of view handles selfies and streaming alike.
The 5500mAh battery supports 65W Hyper Charge fast charging, Quick Charge 5.0, Power Delivery, and 15W Qi wireless charging. On the connectivity front, both phones offer 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C, and a full GPS suite (GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo/QZSS/NavIC). A 3.5mm audio jack, dual 5-magnet stereo speakers with Dirac Virtuo spatial sound, tri-microphone noise reduction, and an in-display fingerprint sensor complete the package. Both devices carry an IP68 dust and water resistance rating.
Price and Availability
The ROG Phone 8 is available in Rebel Gray and Phantom Black, while the ROG Phone 8 Pro comes exclusively in Phantom Black. The 16GB + 256GB ROG Phone 8 is priced at US $1,099.99 (approximately Rs 91,380), and the 16GB + 512GB ROG Phone 8 Pro starts at US $1,199.99 (approximately Rs 99,685).
Frequently Asked Questions
What processor does the ASUS ROG Phone 8 use?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro both use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) octa-core SoC with an Adreno 750 GPU — the flagship mobile chipset available at the time of launch at CES 2024.
Does the ASUS ROG Phone 8 support wireless charging?
Yes. The ROG Phone 8 series supports 15W Qi wireless charging alongside 65W Hyper Charge wired fast charging and Quick Charge 5.0, giving users flexible options to top up the 5500mAh battery quickly.
Is the ASUS ROG Phone 8 water resistant?
Both the ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro carry an IP68 rating, meaning they are protected against dust and water immersion — an unusual but welcome feature for a dedicated gaming smartphone.
