ASUS ROG Phone 8 series specifications, design leaked ahead of January 16th launch

HIGHLIGHTS

• ASUS ROG Phone 8 series is debuting on January 16th.
• This time, ASUS is expected to launch the ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro.
• A new leak has now revealed the full specs and design of the upcoming ROG Phone 8 series.

The official launch date for the ASUS ROG Phone 8 series was announced earlier this week. This time, the lineup is expected to include the ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro. ASUS has released a teaser for the ROG Phone 8 series, giving us a sneak peek at the phone’s design. There have been several leaks and rumours, with the latest one revealing the design and full specs of the ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro ahead of their January 16th launch.

ASUS ROG Phone 8 series leaked online

A new leak by Windows Report reveals the full design of the ROG Phone 8 series, and its colour options as well. The leak also includes the full specs sheet for the upcoming ROG phones. These aren’t official details though so take this with a pinch of salt.

ASUS ROG Phone 8 design

According to the leaked renders, the ROG Phone 8 series will come in three colour options: Black, Light Grey and Dark Grey. It’s a dual-tone colour design this time on all three variants. The camera module has gone through a change this time. The new camera module is square-shaped with the bottom right edge slightly cut off.The ROG Phone 7 series features a horizontally aligned camera module that runs through the top of the phone. The report suggests that the ROG Phone 8 will come in a matte, grippy finish, while the Pro model will offer a more glossy and premium feel.

ASUS ROG Phone 8, ROG Phone 8 Pro specifications (leaked)

• Display:Asus ROG Phone 8 and Phone 8 Pro will both feature a 6.78-inch FHD+ SAMSUNG Flexible AMOLED display, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. More features include HDR10 support, LTPO, and a refresh rate of up to 165Hz.
• Processor:Both phones will also be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
• RAM and storage: The ROG Phone 8 is said to pack up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage. As for the Pro model, it will come with up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
• Cameras:There are no details about the ROG Phone 8 but the Pro model will come with a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide angle lens, a 32MP camera with 3X optical zoom, and a 32MP front camera.
• Battery, charging:Both phones are said to pack a 5,500mAh battery with Quick Charge 5.0 and PD Charging.
• Software:On the software front, the ROG Phone 8 series will run Android 14 with ROG UI.
• Other features:The ROG Phone 8 series is also said to come with NFC, IP68 rating, WiFi 6/6E, and Bluetooth 5.3.