Several new HD images have been leaked for ASUS’ upcoming ROG Phone 8 series. It will consist of the standard model and the Phone 8 Pro variant.
These images come from MySmartPrice, and if you compare them to the current ROG Phone 7 lineup, you’ll notice some substantial design changes. If the images are accurate, the rear camera array will be housed in a more square-shaped bump with the sensors placed on top of each other. It’s even quite reminiscent of certain Xiaomi phones. Below the lenses are LED light points in the shape of the ROG eye logo. Both models will have them, but according to the report, users will be able to program them into the Phone 8 Pro to presumably change the icon. Other ASUS products, such as the ROG Strix Flare II keyboard, have similar functionality.
On the front there will be a flat display with a pinhole selfie lens in the middle and slim bezels surrounding everything. It reminds us a bit of the long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S24, which will also come with a recessed display if recent rumors are to be believed.
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Other notable design details include power and volume buttons on the right with a USB-C port on the left. Placing a USB input on the side may seem a little strange at first, but it’s designed for key ASUS accessories like the AeroActive Cooler 7. Keep in mind that ROG Phones can double as gaming devices and can get quite hot. At the bottom there will be another USB-C port along with a headphone jack next to the SIM tray.
Potential specifications
We should mention that in mid-December there was another leak from Windows Report detailing some of the specifications of the ROG Phone 8.
That piece claimed that the device will sport a 6.78-inch Full HD Plus AMOLED display (2220 x 1080 pixel resolution) with a maximum refresh rate of 165 Hz. The cameras on the back will consist of a 50MP main lens as primary, a 13MP ultra-wide-angle option and a 32MP lens with 3X optical zoom capability. As for storage, the standard Phone 8 will max out at 256GB, while the Phone 8 Pro can go up to 1TB. All of this will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
Something we found particularly interesting in the leaks is that both Phone 8 models are slated to have an IP68 resistance rating, meaning they are completely protected against dust and can survive being submerged in water. This is noteworthy because the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, the premium model of the previous line, has an IP54 rating. It is possible that we are facing a much more resistant device.
Of course, take this information with a grain of salt. Things can always change at the last minute. However, we will know the full picture very soon, as ASUS ROG Phone 8 debuts on January 8.
Until then, check out TechRadar’s list of the best gaming phones for 2024.
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