With the release of the highly anticipated ROG Phone 8 series, ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has officially kicked off a revolutionary journey that will completely transform the mobile gaming industry. With the most significant redesign in its history, the ROG Phone 8 series has evolved from a focused gaming phone to a cutting-edge, luxury gadget that is both futuristic and revolutionary. It emerges as the perfect lifestyle phone for gamers, thanks to its lighter and sleeker chassis and thinner bezels. With features that are optimized for gaming, cutting-edge AI performance, premium design, and everyday usefulness, this multipurpose powerhouse appeals to broadcasters, content creators, and a wide range of users. This redesigned smartphone line pushes the envelope, offering state-of-the-art features, creative designs, and providing an exceptional user experience.
Beyond Gaming: A Redesigned Experience
The ROG Phone 8 series presents a complete reimagination while retaining its stellar gaming credentials, expanding its appeal to individuals seeking an extraordinary everyday phone. The new design is up to 15% thinner than its predecessor without compromising performance. Emphasizing premium design and durability, these devices are more than just phones; they are statements of sophistication and power. The series challenges assumptions in mobile gaming, offering innovation and unbridled performance to dedicated gamers and tech enthusiasts alike.
Unmatched Performance: Core Specifications
At the core of the ROG Phone 8 series is the formidable Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, supported by 8533 Mbps LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage for unparalleled performance. To prevent overheating during prolonged gaming sessions, the advanced GameCool 8 thermal design features a Rapid-Cooling Conductor that conducts heat directly from the processor to the back cover. The series is the world’s first IP68-compliant gaming smartphone, providing resistance to dust and water ingress.
Ultra-Bright Display and Pro-Level AI Cameras
The ROG Phone 8 Pro series boasts a new 6.78” flexible AMOLED panel with adaptive refresh rates using LTPO technology. The display can automatically adjust the refresh rate, ranging from 1 to 120 Hz for reduced power consumption to a user-selectable 165 Hz for smooth gaming. With a peak brightness of 2500 nits, users can enjoy gaming or watching movies even in sunlight. The visual experience is tuned in collaboration with Pixelworks® for superior color accuracy.
The advanced tri-camera system in the ROG Phone 8 series provides endless photographic possibilities. The 50 MP Sony image sensor, 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 3.0, and 3X telephoto lens deliver crystal-clear images and stable videos. OZO Audio technology enhances audio recording, offering the option to eliminate wind noise for outdoor recordings.
AI-Enhanced Features: Elevating the Gaming Experience
The ROG Phone 8 series introduces four gaming-friendly AI features, including Background Mode, X Capture, X Sense, and AI Grabber, enhancing the overall gaming experience. The devices also incorporate AI-powered features like Semantic Search, AI Wallpaper, and AI noise-cancelation technology.
Aura RGB Lighting & AniMe Vision
Unique customizable elements in the ROG Phone 8 series include the Aura RGB Lighting logo and Anime Vision Mini-LED display for ROG Phone 8 Pro / Pro Edition, allowing users to express their individuality. AniMe Vision, a 341-element display, can showcase preset or user-created animations.
Availability
The ROG Phone 8 series is set to be launched in Malaysia on January 30, 2023.