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Asus
ROG Phone 8 Pro
Asus · Smartphones
Asus's ROG Phone 8 Pro is a gaming powerhouse with a 165Hz AMOLED, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, AirTrigger controls and a massive battery in a more mainstream design.
4.5 100% recommend$1,199
8.7 score verified
ComparZone Score
8.7
Very good
The ROG Phone 8 Pro is the most well-rounded gaming phone yet. You get blistering, sustain…
$1,199
best of 3 sellers
Price · trend
▼ $132
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Chipset
Performance
50 MP
Main Camera
Camera
5500 mAh
Battery Capacity
Battery
2100000
AnTuTu Score
Performance
165 Hz
Refresh Rate
Display
Why it stands out
Most well-rounded gaming phone, now with
Most well-rounded gaming phone, now with IP68 and wireless charging
165Hz display and AirTriggers are standout
165Hz display and AirTriggers are standout gaming features
Cameras improved but still not flagship-leading
Cameras improved but still not flagship-leading
Category scores
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Performance profile
ROG Phone 8 Pro Category avg
Decision snapshot
Best-in-class
Performance
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Confidence
96 %
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Performance 96% verified
RAM96%24 GB
AnTuTu Score96%2100000
Chipset96%Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Camera 96% verified
Ultra-Wide Camera96%13 MP
Main Camera96%50 MP
Telephoto96%32MP 3x optical zoom
Front Camera96%32 MP
Max Video96%8K@24fps
Battery 96% verified
Battery Capacity96%5500 mAh
Wired Charging96%65 W
Wireless Charging96%15 W
Design 96% verified
Weight96%225 g
Water Resistance96%IP68
Build96%Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Software 96% verified
Operating System96%Android 14, ROG UI
OS Update Support96%2 yr
Storage 96% verified
Storage Options96%512GB/1TB
Connectivity 96% verified
Display 96% verified
Price trend
$1,199▼ $132
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Review sentiment
4.5OUT OF 5
8.7
Expert review score
ComparZone editorial · /10
Pros & cons
Pros
- Top-tier sustained gaming performance
- Excellent 165Hz LTPO AMOLED display
- Huge 5500mAh battery with 65W charging
- Now includes IP68 and wireless charging
Cons
- Large and heavy at over 225g
- Cameras still trail leading camera flagships
- Expensive, especially the Pro configuration
- Gaming branding and software not for everyone
When should you buy?
Good time to buy
Launched around 1199 USD for the Pro; gaming flagships often see discounts later in the cycle, especially once successor models are announced.
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Noah G. Verified
3 months ago
Incredible for gaming, big and heavy though
Nothing comes close for sustained performance and the 165Hz screen is gorgeous. The trade-off is size and weight, it's a brick in the pocket, and the cameras are merely good rather than great. For a gamer it's worth it.
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Ethan W. Verified
4 months ago
Gaming beast that's finally a real daily phone
Performance is absurd, it never throttles even after an hour of high-graphics gaming, and the AirTriggers are a game changer for shooters. Best part is it now has IP68 and wireless charging so I can actually use it as my only phone. Battery is enormous.
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From the community
QDoes the ROG Phone 8 Pro need the external cooler for gaming?
No, it handles demanding games well on its own thanks to its vapor chamber cooling, but the optional AeroActive Cooler helps keep temperatures and performance steady during very long sessions.
QHow many software updates will the ROG Phone 8 Pro get?
Asus commits to roughly two major Android OS upgrades and several years of security patches, which is shorter than Samsung or Google but typical for gaming-focused phones.
Frequently asked
What are AirTriggers on the ROG Phone 8 Pro?
AirTriggers are ultrasonic, pressure-sensitive touch zones on the phone's frame that act like shoulder buttons in games, supporting taps, swipes and gestures for a console-like control scheme.
Does the ROG Phone 8 Pro have wireless charging and water resistance?
Yes. Unlike earlier ROG Phones, the 8 Pro adds 15W wireless charging and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, in addition to fast 65W wired charging.
How good are the cameras on the ROG Phone 8 Pro?
The 50MP gimbal-stabilized main camera takes solid daylight photos and stable video, but overall camera quality still trails dedicated camera flagships from Apple, Samsung and Google.
