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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | 8 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2024 | July 2022 |
| Released | 18 January 2024 | 13 July 2022 |
| Status | Available | Available |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | 8 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | WCDMA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 | WCDMA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | FDD: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66; TDD: 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48 (WW version) | FDD: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71; TDD: 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48 (A version); LTE Cat20, 6CA |
| 5G | SA/NSA n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n79 (WW version) | SA/NSA n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79 (A version) |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE Cat20 (up to 2.0 Gbps), 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | 8 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3) |
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm | 173 x 77 x 10.3 mm |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX4 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (dual standby) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (dual standby; 5G+5G or 4G) |
| Weight | 225 g | 239 g |
DISPLAY7 fields
| Specification | 8 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 2500 nits (peak); 1600 nits (HBM) | 1200 nits (peak) |
| Features | HDR10; 107.37% DCI-P3 / 145.65% sRGB; 720Hz touch sampling rate | Delta-E < 1; 720Hz touch sampling rate (23 ms touch latency); DC dimming |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Refresh Rate | LTPO 1-120Hz; up to 165Hz | Up to 165Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) (~388 ppi density) | 1080 x 2448 pixels (~395 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Samsung Flexible AMOLED, LTPO, 165Hz, HDR10 | Samsung AMOLED, 165Hz, HDR10+ |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | 8 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core, up to 3.2 GHz (incl. 1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 and 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650) (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 730 |
| OS | Android 14, ROG UI | Android 12, ROG UI |
MEMORY4 fields
| Specification | 8 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Storage/RAM variants | 256GB 12GB RAM; 256GB 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM; 512GB 16GB RAM (8GB RAM variant also listed) |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | 8 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, gimbal OIS, AI Object Sense | HDR, HDR10+ video mode, Night mode |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23.8mm (wide), 1/1.56", Sony IMX890, gimbal OIS | 32 MP (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, OIS | 13 MP, 12.7mm, 120° (ultrawide) [MY/PH spec pages list a 5 MP macro as third camera] | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23.8mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Sony IMX766 | 13 MP, 12.5mm (ultrawide) | 5 MP (macro) |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+ (4K); slow motion 4K@120fps, 1080p@120/240fps, 720p@120/240/480fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, HDR10+ |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | 8 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Pixel binning | Group selfies and live streaming |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP RGBW, 22mm, 1.4µm (binned) | 12 MP, Sony IMX663 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
SOUND2 fields
| Specification | 8 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes; Hi-Res Audio up to 384 kHz / 32-bit; dual mics with noise reduction | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (multi-magnet dual) | Yes, with stereo speakers (symmetrical dual front-facing, Dirac) |
COMMUNICATION5 fields
| Specification | 8 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless (Snapdragon Sound) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), Galileo (E1+E5a), BeiDou (B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), Galileo (E1+E5a), BeiDou (B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC |
| USB | 2x USB Type-C (bottom USB 3.2 Gen 2 + side port), per ROG Phone 8 Pro review (same chassis) | 2x USB Type-C: side USB 3.1 Gen 2, bottom USB 2.0 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7) | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO, 2.4/5/6GHz, Wi-Fi Direct |
FEATURES3 fields
| Specification | 8 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ai | X Sense 2.0, X Capture, AI Object Sense, AI Grabber | — |
| Other features | AirTriggers; optional AeroActive Cooler X | Aura RGB rear logo (16.77 million colours, 8 presets); AirTrigger 6; X-axis linear motor (130 Hz); bypass charging |
| Sensors | In-display fingerprint, face recognition, accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, AirTrigger | In-display fingerprint, face recognition, accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, ultrasonic AirTrigger 6 (per ROG Phone 6 series/6D Ultimate spec) |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | 8 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging Type | 65W wired (QC 5.0 / PD 3.0 / PPS), 0-100% in 39 min; 15W wireless (Qi 1.3); 10W reverse wired | 65W wired (QC 5.0 / PD 3.0), 0-100% in 42 min; bypass (steady) charging |
| Type | Li-Po 5500 mAh (typical) | 6000 mAh (equivalent; 2 x 3000 mAh cells) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION8 fields
| Specification | 8 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Phantom Black; Rebel Grey | Phantom Black; Storm White |
| Compatibility | Band lists differ between WW/US/CN versions; dual Nano-SIM, no eSIM listed; regional spec pages (MY/PH) list 12GB/256GB with 5MP macro camera | Band support differs by A/B/C version; dual Nano-SIM; Notebookcheck reports only two years of software updates |
| Cooling | ROG GameCool 8: 360° SoC Cooling System Gen 2, rapid-cooling conductor, vapor chamber, graphite sheet, boron nitride; optional AeroActive Cooler X | ROG GameCool 6: 360° CPU cooling, 30% larger vapor chamber, 85% larger graphite sheet, 3,300 mg boron nitride; optional AeroActive Cooler 6 |
| Launch Price | EUR 1,099.99 (Europe) | GBP 899 / EUR 999 (12GB/256GB); GBP 999 / EUR 1,149 (16GB/512GB) |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,099.99 (12GB/256GB) | — |
| Models | — | 90AI00B5-M001S0, 90AI00B2-M001T0, 90AI00B5-M000X0, 90AI00B2-M000Z0, 90AI00B5-M000Y0, 90AI00B2-M00100 (part codes) |
| Models and regions | WW, US and CN versions with different band lists | A version (global, LTE Cat20, n1-n79 incl. n13/n71); B version (reduced LTE/5G band set, Cat16); C version (CDMA, SA-only 5G variants) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,540,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦1,603,400 (estimate, converted from Europe launch price) |
TESTS3 fields
| Specification | 8 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Endurance | At least 3.4 h heavy gaming, 23 h video streaming (ASUS manufacturer figures) | — |
| Display | — | Measured 868 nits average, 1,321 nits peak (Notebookcheck) |
| Performance | — | AnTuTu v9: ~1,119,358; Geekbench 5.5: ~1,309 single-core / ~4,162 multi-core; PCMark Work 3.0: 17,727 (Notebookcheck) |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | 8 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Security | In-display fingerprint, face recognition | In-display fingerprint, face recognition |