Asus launches ROG Phone 8 series: A quick look at price, specs and other details

Asus today announced the ROG Phone 8, ROG Phone 8 Pro and the ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition.

The company's latest gaming phones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and offer up to 24GB RAM and 1TB storage.

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All phones come with a 6.78-inch 165Hz LTPO AMOLED screen protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

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Asus ROG Phone 8 series phones feature a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor accompanied by a 13MP ultrawide camera and a 32MP telephoto lens that offers 3x optical zoom.

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Compared to its predecessor, the ROG Phone 8 series packs a slightly smaller 5,500mAh battery that supports 65W charging.

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On the connectivity front, you get a 3.5mm headphone jack, 2 USB-C ports and Wi-Fi 7.

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Asus ROG Phone 8, ROG Phone 8 Pro and ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition are priced at $1,099, $1,199 and $1,499 respectively.

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