Introduction
It is that point of the yr once more, and ASUS has a shiny new ROG Cellphone hitting the market – the ROG Cellphone 8 Sequence, together with a number of fashions. First, there may be the vanilla ROG Cellphone with a well-known RGB Aura emblem on the again and a alternative between Insurgent Gray and Phantom Black colours. Then, there may be the ROG Cellphone 8 Professional. It solely is available in Phantom Black shade with a distinct end than the common mannequin and has a micro LED dot matrix show on the again. There may be additionally a particular “Version” of the Professional model which comes with extra storage and RAM and an ROG AeroActive cooler bundled within the field.
Whereas we’re technically specializing in the final word 24GB RAM and 1TB Professional Editon model on this evaluate, we do even have a vanilla ROG Cellphone 8 within the workplace. We can even sprinkle in references to it all through the evaluate because the two telephones are barely totally different.
Asus ROG Cellphone 8 Professional specs at a look:
- Physique: 163.8×76.8×8.9mm, 225g; Glass entrance (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass again (Gorilla Glass), aluminum body; IP68 mud/water-resistant (as much as 1.5m for 30 min), AniMe VISION: 341 Mini-LED programmable matrix on again, Stress delicate zones (Gaming triggers).
- Show: 6.78″ LTPO AMOLED, 1B colours, 165Hz, HDR10+, 2500 nits (peak), 1080x2448px decision, 20.4:9 facet ratio, 395ppi.
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm): Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520); Adreno 750.
- Reminiscence: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM; UFS 4.0, NTFS help for exterior storage.
- OS/Software program: Android 14.
- Rear digicam: Broad (major): 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF; Telephoto: 32 MP, PDAF, 3x optical zoom; Extremely huge angle: 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120-degree.
- Entrance digicam: 32 MP, f/2.5, 29mm (huge), 1/3.2″, 0.7µm.
- Video seize: Rear digicam: 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+; Entrance digicam: 1080p@30fps.
- Battery: 5500mAh; Wired, PD3.0, QC5, 10W reverse wired, 15W Qi wi-fi charging.
- Connectivity: 5G; Twin SIM; Wi-Fi 7; BT 5.3, aptX Adaptive; NFC; 3.5mm jack.
- Misc: Fingerprint reader (beneath show, optical); stereo audio system.
Straight off the bat, it’s straightforward to see that the ROG Cellphone 8 has a recent new look this yr. Certainly, Asus says that the ROG Cellphone 8 represents the kickoff of a model new era of ROG Cellphone merchandise. The primary three ROG Cellphone fashions (ROG Cellphone, ROG Cellphone 2, ROG Cellphone 3) are the primary era of extra exploratory and experimental merchandise as Asus was work out what a gaming telephone ought to be like. They had been adopted by the second era (ROG Cellphone 5, ROG Cellphone 6, ROG Cellphone 7), which was marked largely by refinement and extra options.
Right now, we’re witnessing the third era pioneered by the ROG Cellphone 8. Asus outlines a number of priorities or key factors for this third era of ROG Cellphone. The principle precedence was addressing essentially the most main complaints or needs ROG Cellphone customers had concerning the product. Therefore, it’s no shock that the digicam division was a serious focus this yr, with some notable upgrades in place.
There may be additionally the addition of Qi wi-fi charging within the ROG Cellphone 8. The telephone can be licensed for IP68 ingress safety, making it the primary “gaming” telephone with it.
In fact, there are lots of different facets of the Cellphone and the Asus AeroActive Cooler accent to cowl.
Unboxing
First, nevertheless, let’s take a bit to marvel on the lavish retail packaging for the final word ROG Cellphone 8 Professional Version, which comes with the AeroActive Cooler X bundled and one among Asus’ signature over-the-top bins. The field could be very giant and has a hexagon form. It opens from the aspect with a latch held down by a powerful magnet. There may be a number of wasted area on the within, although some areas get used on this era’s out-of-box setup expertise, which, as standard, is a brief sport that Asus has created to point out off a number of the telephone’s options.
When it comes to equipment, if you are going to buy the Professional Version package deal, you get the AeroActive Cooler X within the field, alongside a carrying pouch. The remainder of the equipment embrace a black plastic exhausting case or reasonably snap-on protecting body, a pleasant braided USB Kind-C to Kind-C cable, and a ROG-branded 65W PPS PD charger.
You get a a lot easier two-piece cardboard field should you do not ball out for the top-tier Version and get an everyday ROG Cellphone 8 or an ROG Cellphone 8 Professional with out the cooler. It’s nonetheless very thick and durable and protects the telephone completely effectively. Plus, it’s not almost as wasteful as the massive hexagonal field.
In a much-appreciated transfer, even the fundamental ROG Cellphone 8 will get a reasonably wealthy accent package deal this yr, together with a plastic case matching the telephone’s shade, a USB Kind-C to Kind-C cable and the identical 65W charger we already talked about. So, you do not have to hunt for equipment and might begin utilizing your shiny new system instantly.