Asus has launched its ROG Phone 8 series at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
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Asus has launched its ROG Phone 8 series at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The gaming centric devices incorporate next-generation innovative features to enhance the overall experience.
The Asus ROG Phone 8 series packs a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED LTPO display with support for 165Hz refresh rate and 2500 nits peak brightness. Under the hood, the phones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and pack up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.0 internal storage.
Notable improvements from its predecessor include IP68 certification, a 15% reduction in thickness and weight, and slimmer bezels. The device houses a robust 5,500 mAh battery, complemented by a 65W charger for rapid charging. Support for Quick Charge 5.0, PD Charging, and 15W Qi wireless charging further enhances the device’s versatility.
The ROG Phone 8 series packs a triple rear camera configuration including a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with 6-axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer, a 32MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, pixel binning, and OIS, and a 13MP ultra-wide lens with a 120-degree field of view.
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One standout feature is the AI Grabber, allowing users to extract text directly from games. Asus also employs Stable Diffusion technology to craft visually AI wallpapers, adding a touch of aesthetics to the gaming-focused phones.
The pricing for the Asus ROG Phone 8 series starts at $1,099.99 (approximately ₹91,500) with the top-end Pro varaint(24GB RAM + 1TB storage) being priced at $1,499.99 (approx ₹1,25,000).
