The new Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro stands out in the panorama of gaming smartphones, offering a more sober design and a more mature approach compared to its predecessors. Its aesthetic, characterized by a matte black look, departs from previous versions that focused on white shades and a spaceship look. This smartphone comes with a large 6.78-inch display, abandoning the top frame for a punch-hole front camera, in line with the current trend of high-end Androids. The ROG Phone 8 Pro, despite its more traditional appearance, does not fail to surprise with its animated mini-LED display on the back, particularly impressive in the Pro version. The device is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, with a maximum configuration of 24 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storagewhich make it an extremely powerful gaming smartphone, capable of handling multitasking and intensive games without problems.
Another distinctive feature is the presence of a headphone jack port, rare in phones in this price range, and two USB-C ports, useful for various accessories or for more convenient charging during horizontal use. The IP68 certification confirms its robustness, while the AeroActive Cooler X accessory, included in the more expensive versions, further improves cooling performance. From a photographic point of view, the ROG Phone 8 Pro surprises with excellent quality shots, supported by artificial intelligence and the powerful chipset. Furthermore, its video recording capacity up to 8K and the presence of stabilizers are notable strengths. The 50 megapixel main camera is supported by a stabilizer, called “6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 3.0” by Asus, which serves to make both videos and photos smoother. Alongside the main camera, there is a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera and a 32-megapixel telephoto lens with a 3x optical zoom. On the front, a 32-megapixel selfie camera is now integrated into the display of the device.
Software-wise, the device runs Android 14 with Asus' commitment to providing major updates for two years and security updates for four. Asus has added several features based on artificial intelligence: the Semantic Search function processes any text entered into the search boxes of the launcher, device settings or photo gallery, in order to provide relevant results. For voice and video calls, the ROG Phone 8 Pro includes an AI-powered noise cancellation feature, which works in both standard calls and in-game chats. You can use AI to generate a custom wallpaper for your phone by selecting objects, shades and other backgrounds.
The 5,500mAh battery, although smaller than the previous model, still offers impressive battery life, supported by 65W wired and 15W wireless fast charging. In conclusion, the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is a premium device, which ranks high in the gaming smartphone market with a starting price of 1,199 euros (16/512GB), which becomes 1,499 for the 1TB version with 24GB of RAM and AeroActive Cooler X included in the package. Its combination of high performance, refined design and additional features make it an excellent choice for gaming and technology enthusiasts, but also for those who want a premium smartphone with the latest generation processor and features.
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