The Golden Week holidays have come and gone, and the weather has been lackluster. Many of you may be suffering from the so-called May illness. You feel unmotivated to do anything, and you are in a daze. Here is some news that will wake up all of you who are suffering from such a depressive mood! ASUS Japan will release the " ROG Phone 8 " series on Friday, May 17, 2024!
ROG Phone 8" series with mobile wallet support
ASUS Japan Inc. announced the release of the "ROG Phone 8" series! The new phone will be released in Japan on May 17, 2024 (Friday )!
The announced models are "ROG Phone 8 (Phantom Black)", "ROG Phone 8 (Level Gray)", "ROG Phone 8 Pro", and "ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition". ROG Phone 8 Pro" and "ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition". In addition to specs that support the best gaming experience, these phones are equipped with long-awaited features such as mobile wallet and Qi standard compatibility.
Gaming is now a part of everyday life
ROG Phone, the leading gaming smartphone, has been updated with new features every time a new model is released, and has the highest specifications at the time of release. The high specs mean that the phone can be used without updates every time it is released, but those who love new things can't resist, can they?
The ROG Phone 8 series is powered by the current pinnacle SoC, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform. It is equipped with up to 24GB of main memory and up to 1TB of storage to rival gaming PCs. The "GameCool 8 Cooling System" cools the heat that is the enemy of such high-spec parts, and by attaching the "AeroActive Cooler X," an external cooler unit sold separately, the temperature on the back can be reduced up to 36 degrees Celsius. The temperature of the back of the device can be lowered up to 36 degrees Celsius.
Samsung's 6.78" LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,400 x 1080 supports a maximum refresh rate of 165 Hz. The dual built-in speakers and "AirTrigger" pressure-sensitive buttons for sideways gaming are at the forefront of gaming smartphones.
First in the series to support mobile wallet and Qi standard
The specifications are like those of a game console, but it is still a smartphone. The "ROG Phone 8" series has evolved in terms of usability in everyday life, and now supports mobile wallet cell phone andwireless charging compatible with the Qi standard! The ROG Phone 8 series also features a high-definition zoom and a 6-axis gimbal stabilizer for image stabilization!
The ROG Phone 8 Pro and ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition are equipped with AniMe Vision on the back of the device, allowing you to project your favorite animations. You can create your own expression with your own smartphone.
The "ROG Phone 8" series is scheduled for release on Friday, May 17, 2024. For detailed specifications, please visit the "ROG Phone 8 " and " ROG Phone 8 Pro " product pages.
| Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | ROG Phone 8 | ROG Phone 8 Pro | ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition |
| Platform | Android 14 (ROG UI) | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (octa-core CPU) | ||
| Main memory | 16GB LPDDR5X | 24GB LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | 1TB |
| Out Camera | 50-megapixel wide-angle camera 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera 32-megapixel telephoto camera LED flash | ||
| In Camera | 32-megapixel camera | ||
| Biometric Authentication | Fingerprint + camera | ||
| Tethering function | Supported | ||
| Interface | Lower part of the main unit: USB Type-C x 1 Left side of the main unit: USB Type-C x 1 nanoSIM slot x 2 Microphone/headphone combo jack x 1 | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,500mAh | ||
| Size | Height 163.8mm x Width 76.8mm x Depth 8.9mm | ||
| Weight | 225g | ||
| Suggested retail price | 159,800 yen (including tax) | 179,800 yen (including tax) | 219,800 yen (including tax) |