Overall Score
79.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#20)79.9
Performance(#42)90.1
Camera(#34)59.3
Display(#91)90.0
Battery(#95)85.5
Build(#2377)72.8
Comparisons Featuring Asus ROG Phone 8
Short Review
- The Asus ROG Phone 8 features a robust design with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the front and back, an aluminum frame, and a weight of 225g.
- Its 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display boasts a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a peak brightness of 2500 nits, and a 165Hz refresh rate, providing vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, it offers exceptional performance with an octa-core CPU and up to 16GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a versatile 50MP main sensor with gimbal OIS, a 32MP telephoto lens, and a 13MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 8K video.
- The 5500mAh battery supports 65W wired and wireless charging, ensuring long usage times.
- Running on Android 14, the device promises up to two major updates, enhancing its longevity.
- Special features include stereo speakers for immersive audio and a headphone jack for wired listening.
- Connectivity options are extensive, including 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4.
- The phone is available in Phantom Black and Rebel Grey.
- Overall, the ROG Phone 8 combines high-end specifications with gaming-centric features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2024, January 08
Announced2024, January 08
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.78"
TypeLTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate165Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUAdreno 750
Memory256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details- International model -50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS32 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm- SEA/China/India model -50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera32 MP
Front Camera Details32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm
Video Recording8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5500 mAh
Battery Details5500 mAh
Charging Details65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 39 min - International30W wired, PD3.0, PPS - India15W wireless (Qi)10W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight225 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPhantom Black, Rebel Grey
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE (Up to 7CA), 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C (side), DisplayPort 1.4; USB Type-C (bottom), OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
OS VersionAndroid 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes