What sets a gaming phone apart? While many smartphones handle games well, gaming phones distinguish themselves with top-tier performance and often extravagant aesthetics. Whether through flashy RGB lighting or bold geometric designs, these phones unmistakably resemble miniature gaming setups. Ideal for hardcore gamers who embrace the aesthetic, but less appealing for those seeking a versatile gaming phone for everyday use. The redesigned ROG Phone 8 aims to bridge this gap, delivering unparalleled performance for a broader audience to relish.
No debate on ROG Phone 8's gaming might. Fueled by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, it conquers any mobile game. A 6.78-inch AMOLED display ensures vivid images, even in sunlight. With a massive 5,500mAh battery, enjoy hours of gaming and streaming. While boasting top-tier specs common in gaming phones, ROG is breaking new ground, aligning specs and design with not just gamers' desires but catering to a wider audience.
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| ROG Phone 8 Debuts at CES 2024 |
Breaking the norm, ROG Phone 8 steps up its camera game with a robust 50MP main Sony sensor and an unexpected 32MP telephoto camera boasting 3x optical zoom. A departure from the typical macro shooter seen in gaming phones, while the 13MP ultra-wide camera remains decent. Ensuring durability, ROG Phone 8 achieves IP68 dust and water resistance, a pioneering feat for gaming phones. Its innovative cooling system and thermal design eliminate the need for an internal fan. ASUS ROG suggests the AeroActive Cooler X attachment, aiming to enhance the device's performance further.
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| ROG Phone 8 Debuts at CES 2024 |
A bold departure unfolds with ROG Phone 8's redesign. Shedding the sci-fi vibe of its predecessors, it embraces a sleek and stylish, yet cleaner aesthetic. The pentagon-shaped camera island takes a modern placement, and the back exhibits a dual-tone color theme, varying with each colorway. While introducing a more refined look, ROG Phone 8 still embraces gamer aesthetics, featuring customizable Aura RGB Lighting on the base model's ROG logo. Meanwhile, the ROG Phone 8 Pro stands out with its "AniMe Vision" Mini LED display, composed of 341 lighting elements capable of showcasing preset or custom animations.
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| ROG Phone 8 Debuts at CES 2024 |
The shift in ROG Phone 8's design direction sparks intrigue—will it widen its appeal beyond gamers or potentially divert them to competing brands? A daring design for a gaming phone, seamlessly blending power and style. ASUS ROG Phone 8 hits the market in Q1 2024, pricing at $1,099 for the base model, $1,199 for the ROG Phone 8 Pro, and $1,499.99 for the ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition, bundling the AeroActive Cooler X in the box. The stage is set for a bold chapter in gaming phone evolution.
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