Asus Set to Unleash Gaming Power: ROG Phone 8 Series Debut Scheduled for January 8 at CES 2024, Teases Innovative Design

Powerhouse Unleashed: Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate to Pack Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Chipset, Unveiling on January 8 at CES 2024

Asus enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The much-anticipated Asus ROG Phone 8 series is set to make its grand debut at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas on January 8. Following the official unveiling, the ROG Phone 8 lineup is slated to hit the Chinese market on January 16 at 7:30 pm local time (5 pm IST). The teaser image shared by Asus offers a sneak peek into the series, showcasing a redesigned rectangular camera module – a design element previously hinted at in an earlier teaser that featured a side-placed USB port.

The ROG Phone 8 series is poised to impress, not only with its innovative design but also with powerful internals. Asus has officially confirmed that the upcoming models will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, ensuring a high-performance gaming experience. Additionally, a Geekbench listing for the ROG Phone 8 Ultimate has fueled excitement, hinting at impressive specifications such as up to 24GB of RAM and Android 14 with ROG UI on top. Other leaked details suggest potential features like 65W fast charging and 5G connectivity. With the official launch date just around the corner, gaming enthusiasts can look forward to experiencing the next level of mobile gaming with the Asus ROG Phone 8 series.

One of the Asus ROG Phone 8 variants, speculated to be either the base or the Pro model, was also spotted on Geekbench with the model number ‘ASUS_AI2401_A’ and was seen to carry up to 16GB of RAM.

The company is yet to confirm the India launch of the ROG Phone 8 series. However, the ROG Phone 7 is priced in India at Rs. 74,999 for its 12GB + 256GB variant, while the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is listed at Rs. 99,999 for its 16GB + 512GB option. The handsets are available in a Storm White colour, while the base model is offered in an additional Phantom Black shade. Both models are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoCs and pack a 6,000mAh battery with 65W wired fast charging support.