Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro: A potent gaming beast in the arena

In another step to depart from its traditional threshold: of manufacturing computers and laptops, ASUS is going to launch an armoured contender in the realm of gaming smartphones, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro, an upgrade to the previous year's ROG Phone 7.

Let's give you a rundown of its specs, features and all the potential embedded in this gaming beast.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro display

The handset features a 6.78-inch display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and an impressive refresh rate of up to 165Hz. Similar to previous models, you have the option to set and lock the display at your preferred framerate. When the phone is locked to 165Hz, there are no noticeable slowdowns or dropped frames. 2400 x 1080

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Despite being an FHD display with a resolution of 2400x1080, the visuals appear sharp and vibrant. The screen's effectiveness is further enhanced by its dimensions of 163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9mm and a resolution of 2400 x 1080.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro hardware and performance

Regarding its performance and hardware capabilities, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 stands out as a robust powerhouse.

When coupled with the impressive 16GB or 24GB RAM options available in the ROG Phone 8 Pro, you get one of the most potent smartphones currently available in the market, and what validates this statement is that this device is running on Android 14 as its built-in operating system.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro camera features

The biggest enhancement is in the camera system. Asus has made notable advancements to boost the capabilities of the ROG Phone's cameras. The 50MP main sensor now features a reliable 6-axis gimbal stabiliser, providing effective stability for video recording, particularly beneficial for those with unsteady hands.

It's worth noting that this stabilisation mechanism involves a movable part within the phone, which produces an audible rattling sound when the device is shaken. Additionally, the rear camera setup includes a 13MP ultrawide lens and a 32MP telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom and optical image stabilisation (OIS).