ASUS unveils ROG Phone 8 Series at CES 2024 featuring SD8 Gen 3 chip and 5500 mAh battery, starting from $26.78 million VND

Both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, while the 'Pro' model offers more enhancements and a rear LED 'AniME Vision' display.

Similar to its predecessors, the ROG Phone 8 series features unique designs to appeal to gamers. Unique patterns on each phone and the LED panel on the back make them stand out and complement ASUS's PC gaming ROG product line even more.

ROG Phone 8 is the base model but doesn't skimp much on specifications and features compared to the 'Pro' model. This smart phone is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, with a maximum RAM capacity of up to 24GB and storage capacity of 1TB, similar to the ROG Phone 8 Pro. The new ROG Phones also come with the Adreno 750 GPU to deliver the ultimate gaming experience.

ASUS also advertises ROG Phone 8 as water-resistant and dust-proof, now rated IP68 (up from IP54 on the predecessor). The new ROG phone is slimmer and lighter than the previous generation, with a thickness of 8.9mm and weight of 225g, compared to ROG Phone 7's 10.3mm thickness and 239g weight. This comes with a reduced battery capacity of 5,500mAh (down by 500mAh), but hardware optimization provides nearly the same battery life as last year's model.

In an effort to make the ROG Phone 8 series more user-friendly throughout the day, ASUS has added 15W Qi wireless charging so you can pay at the airport and bar without needing to plug in. If you use wired charging, the phone will support HyperCharge 65W and charge to 100% in just 39 minutes.

On the front, the ROG Phone 8 series features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,448 pixels and is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2. On the back, each device has a triple rear camera system, including a 50MP main sensor and a 32MP telephoto lens supporting 3x optical zoom, supplemented by a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens.

One of the main distinguishing features between the ROG Phone 8 and 8 Pro is the 'AniMe Vision' LED panel on the back of the 'Pro' model, with hundreds of customizable LED lights to provide a unique look, depending on your preferences.

ROG Phone 8 will have a starting price of $1,100 USD (around 26.78 million VND) for the 16GB+256GB model, while the ROG Phone 8 Pro with 24GB + 1TB will be priced at $1,500 USD (around 36.53 million VND).