Asus ROG Phone 8 Series Goes on Sale in India via Vijay Sales: Price, Specifications

Asus ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro are now available to purchase in India via offline retail outlets. The gaming smartphones were unveiled at CES 2024 and subsequently launched in India. Both handsets in the ROG Phone 8 series are powered by Qualcomm’s latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. They are equipped with 5,000mAh batteries and have an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The handsets are also compatible with the company’s AeroActive Cooler X snap-on cooling fan.

Asus ROG Phone 8, ROG Phone 8 Pro price in India and availability

Asus ROG Phone 8 price in India is set at Rs. 94,999 and the handset comes in a single 16GB+512GB RAM and storage configuration. Meanwhile, the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is priced at Rs. 1,19,999 and is available with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of inbuilt storage. The latter comes with the AeroActive Cooler X cooling fan and both handsets are available in a Phantom Black shade.

Both Asus ROG Phone 8 series handsets can now be purchased in India via Vijay Sales, Asus’ retail partner for the handset in the country.

Asus ROG Phone 8, ROG Phone 8 Pro specifications

The Taiwan-based technology firm’s latest ROG Phone 8 series smartphones run on Android 14 with the company’s ROG UI on top. They both sport 6.78-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) Samsung AMOLED LTPO display with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, up to 165Hz refresh rate and 2,500 nits of peak brightness. The handsets run on Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, paired with up to 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM.

A triple rear camera setup can be found on both the Asus ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro, comprising a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 1/1.56-inch primary sensor, a 13-megapixel ultra wide-angle camera, and a 32-megapixel sensor telephoto camera. The handsets are also equipped with a 12-megapixel front-facing camera for capturing selfies or making and receiving video calls.

You get up to 1TB of storage on the Asus ROG Phone 8 series. Meanwhile, both phones support 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and NFC. The phones have a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB Type-C port. It has an in-display fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication.

Both the Asus ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro pack 5,000mAh batteries that can be charged at 65W, along with support for Qi 1.3 wireless charging. The high-end model comes with the company’s AeroActive Cooler X cooling fan. The handsets measure 163.8×76.8×8.9mm and weigh 225g and have an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, according to the company.


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Asus ROG Phone 8 Design Officially Teased; to Launch in India on January 8

Asus ROG Phone 8 series is confirmed to be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 soon. Several leaks about the upcoming handsets have suggested that the lineup will include the ROG Phone 8 and an ROG Phone 8 Pro. Notably, its preceding series included a base and a higher-end variant with the ‘Ultimate’ moniker. Design renders of the ROG Phone 8 models surfaced online recently. Now, the company has officially teased the display design of the base model and announced the India launch date of the phone.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Asus India confirmed that the Asus ROG Phone 8 will launch in India on January 8, the same day it will be unveiled globally at CES 2024. The post was accompanied by a teaser video that showed the upcoming model with an “edgeless frame.” The screen shown in the teaser sports slimmer bezels compared to older models. The post, however, did not clarify if the ROG Phone 8 Pro model will also launch in the country. 

Previous leaks have suggested several key details about the Asus ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro. The phones are expected to boot Android 14-based ROG UI and feature 6.78 full-HD+ AMOLED panels with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The Pro model is expected to support HDR10 and a refresh rate of up to 165Hz.

Asus has confirmed that the ROG Phone 8 handsets will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The base model is expected to come with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage, while the high-end variant is likely to be offered in configurations of 16GB and 24GB of RAM alongside 512GB and 1TB of inbuilt storage.

The Pro model of the Asus ROG Phone 8 lineup is also tipped to carry a triple rear camera unit including a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary sensor, a 13-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide lens, and a 32-megapixel telephoto shooter. The front camera of the ROG Phone 8 Pro is said to come with a 32-megapixel sensor. Camera details of the base model are not yet known.

Asus ROG Phone 8 series models are also tipped to pack 5,500mAh batteries with Quick Charge 5.0 and PD charging support. The phones may also carry an IP68 rating for dust and splash resistance.


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Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Design Leaks in New Renders; Hole-Punch Display, Triple Rear Cameras Tipped

Asus ROG Phone 8 series with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC will be fully revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 next week. The Taiwanese company is actively teasing the arrival of the gaming-focused ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro via its social media websites. In the meantime, renders of the ROG Phone 8 Pro have again leaked on the Web. The leaked renders show the handset with a boxy design. It seems to have a hole punch display with minimal bezels.

A report in MySmartPrice shared the alleged renders of the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro showcasing the handset’s design. The images highlight the phone from its front and back and the design looks similar to the regular ROG Phone 8. The renders show the handset in a black shade with a boxy design and minimal bezels. The handset appears to have a hole punch cutout on the display to house the selfie shooter. A vertically arranged camera module is seen on the back panel housing at least three camera sensors alongside an LED flash.

The right edge of the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro seems to have the power button and volume controls, while the left spine houses a USB Type-C port. The handset also appears to have a 3.5mm headphone jack. Further, it is seen with an ROG logo that features RGB lighting at the rear panel.

Asus ROG Phone 8 series launch will take place during CES 2024 in Las Vegas on January 8. The lineup is confirmed to debut in the Chinese market on January 16 at 7:30pm local time (5:00pm IST).

Going by past leaks, the Asus ROG Phone 8 series may ship with Android 14 with ROG UI and feature a 6.78 full-HD+ AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The display of the Pro model is said to deliver up to 165Hz refresh rate, and HDR10 support. It is said to come with 16GB and 24GB RAM options with 512GB and 1TB storage options.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is said to come with a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 main sensor, a 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 32-megapixel third camera with 3X optical zoom. There could be a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. It is tipped to house a 5,500mAh battery.


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Asus ROG Phone 8, ROG Phone 8 Pro Renders Leak Online Alongside Key Specifications

Asus ROG Phone 8 series with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC is confirmed to be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 on January 9. The Taiwanese company is actively teasing the design and specifications of the gaming-focused handsets. Just weeks ahead of the official launch, renders of the Asus ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro along with full specifications, have been leaked online. The phones are tipped to come with a 6.78 full-HD+ AMOLED display and 5,500mAh battery units. The Asus ROG Phone 8 is already confirmed to run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.

report by Windows Report has shared alleged renders and specifications of the Asus ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro. The leaked renders show the handsets with a boxy design and a hole punch display with minimal bezels. The images indicate a similar design language to that of the ROG Phone 7 series. They appear to have a vertically arranged squared-shaped camera setup at the back. The handsets are seen with a ROG logo with RGB lights. They are tipped to come in rebel grey colour options.

Asus ROG Phone 8 series
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Asus ROG Phone 8, ROG Phone 8 Pro specifications (expected)

Asus ROG Phone 8 series is said to ship with Android 14 with ROG UI and feature a 6.78 full-HD+ AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The display on the ROG Phone 8 Pro is said to deliver up to 165Hz refresh rate, and HDR10 support. The leak suggests Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC on the upcoming gaming phones, however, this has already been confirmed by Asus. The vanilla model is said to pack up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while the Pro model is said to come with 16GB and 24GB RAM options with 512GB and 1TB storage options.

As per the report, the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro will have a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 main sensor, a 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 32-megapixel third camera with 3X optical zoom. It is said to include a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. Camera details of the ROG Phone 8 Pro weren’t included in the report.

The Asus ROG Phone 8 series is said to come with a five-magnet speaker system with support for Hi-Res audio and support for spatial audio powered by Dirac Virtuo. Connectivity options are said to include NFC, a 3.5mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. The handsets could offer an IP68 water resistance-rated build as well. They are said to be backed by a 5,500mAh battery with Quick Charge 5.0 and PD charging. The Pro model is tipped to measure 163.8×76.8×8.9mm and weighs 225 grams.


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