The brand-new Asus ROG Phone 8 is quite still a video gaming phone, however this time around Asus developed it with daily functionality in mind. It’s smaller sized and lighter than in the past and has an appropriate IP68 dust and water resistance score (vs. IP54 on in 2015’s design).
Larger modifications consist of a 32MP 3x telephoto electronic camera and enhanced stabilization for the primary web cam (Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 3.0). There is now cordless charging too (15W), though the battery capability was lowered a little (at 5,500 mAh it’s not little by any methods).
As a video gaming phone, it will use the brand-new variable refresh rate (1-120Hz) made it possible for by the LTPO panel. And some video games will have the ability to use the 165Hz mode too, though even the brand-new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 does not have the power to strike that target for more requiring titles.
The Asus ROG Phone 8 is on pre-order in Europe with the base design priced at EUR1,100 (12/256GB). In the United States this very same design expenses $1,100.
There is a Pro design also with a mini-LED matrix on the back, this one is EUR1,200 for a 16/512GB. The Pro Edition design loads 24GB of RAM and 1TB storage and chooses EUR1,500. The Pro will be readily available in India too, costing 95,000, the Pro Edition one will be 120,000.
The Red Magic 9 Pro likewise has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, however it is doing not have an LTPO display screen. Its integrated cooling fan indicates no waterproofing. On the plus side, the worldwide design is more affordable with a 12/256GB system costing simply $650/EUR650 and a 16/512GB one choosing $800/EUR800. There is no tele video camera or cordless charging on this design.
With the brand-new style approach the ROG Phone 8 takes on routine flagships too. The OnePlus 12 will go worldwide later on this month, the Samsung Galaxy S24 launch is quick approaching, the Xiaomi 14 needs to appear beyond China eventually (however the 14 Pro will not).
What do you of the Asus ROG Phone 8– is it your next phone or has the business fizzled? By the method, we have the ROG Phone 8 and 8 Pro at the workplace and are currently dealing with an evaluationso remain tuned for more on Asus’ newest video gaming phone.