Chill in the Heat: Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Debuts with AeroActive Cooler X Cooling Fan for Intensive Gaming Sessions
Gaming enthusiasts in India can now indulge in the ultimate gaming experience as the Asus ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro have officially hit the shelves through offline retail outlets. Unveiled at CES 2024, these gaming smartphones boast the formidable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, ensuring a seamless and powerful performance for users. With a robust 5,000mAh battery and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, the ROG Phone 8 series is designed to withstand the rigors of intense gaming sessions. Adding to the gaming prowess, both handsets are compatible with the AeroActive Cooler X snap-on cooling fan.
Asus ROG Phone 8, ROG Phone 8 Pro price in India and availability
As for pricing and availability, the Asus ROG Phone 8 is priced at Rs. 94,999 and is available in a single configuration featuring 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. On the other hand, the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro comes with a price tag of Rs. 1,19,999, offering a premium configuration with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of inbuilt storage. The Pro variant also includes the AeroActive Cooler X cooling fan. Both handsets flaunt a sleek Phantom Black color variant.
To make the purchase journey seamless for Indian consumers, Vijay Sales, Asus’ retail partner for the ROG Phone 8 series, is offering these gaming smartphones. With the Asus ROG Phone 8 series, gamers can elevate their gaming experience to new heights, backed by cutting-edge technology and a premium design that reflects the brand’s commitment to delivering high-performance gaming devices.
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.