It seems that on January 9, 2024, at CES 2024, Qualcomm will debut the Asus ROG Phone 8 series, which will be equipped with the company’s most recent Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. According to the leaked information, the phones would include a 5,500mAh battery and a 6.78-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display. Its boxy shape, hole-punch display, and thin bezels are said to be reminiscent of the ROG Phone 7 series. The phones include a square-shaped camera configuration that is vertically oriented and has a luminous ROG logo on the back.
Here are the expected specifications:
Operating System: Android 14 with ROG UI
Display: 6.78-inch full-HD+ AMOLED with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
Refresh Rate: Up to 165Hz on ROG Phone 8 Pro
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC
RAM and Storage (ROG Phone 8): Up to 12GB RAM, 256GB storage
RAM and Storage (ROG Phone 8 Pro): 16GB/24GB RAM options, 512GB/1TB storage options
Camera (ROG Phone 8 Pro): Triple rear camera setup – 50MP Sony IMX890 main sensor, 13MP ultrawide, 32MP with 3X optical zoom; 32MP front camera
Audio: Five-magnet speaker system with Hi-Res audio and spatial audio powered by Dirac Virtuo
Connectivity: NFC, 3.5mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Build: IP68 water resistance
Battery: 5,500mAh with Quick Charge 5.0 and PD charging
Dimensions (ROG Phone 8 Pro): 163.8×76.8×8.9mm, 225 grams
The Pro variant appears to be equipped with a more sophisticated camera, along with maybe greater RAM and storage capacity. A significant focus on gaming and multimedia capabilities is suggested by the inclusion of features including a high-refresh-rate display, sophisticated audio system, and water resistance. For additional information, watch for the formal debut at CES 2024.