ASUS is all set to unveil the ROG Phone 8 series in China on January 16. Anticipated to include three models – ROG Phone 8, ROG Phone 8 Pro, and ROG Phone 8 Ultimate, these gaming flagship smartphones will go up against the Red Magic 9 Pro series.

ASUS ROG Phone 8 series leaked renders

Recent leaks from Windows Report spilled the beans on the ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro. Now, these devices have emerged on Geekbench revealing the performance, while also confirming some key specs.

ASUS ROG Phone 8/8 Pro Geekbench
ASUS ROG Phone 8/8 Pro Geekbench

According to Geekbench, both ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro, identified as AI2401_C, will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and will run on Android 14. Boasting 16GB of RAM, these devices scored 2210 and 6863 points in single-core and multi-core tests.

ASUS ROG Phone 8 series specs:

As per the previously leaked details, the devices will have a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Storage options vary, with ROG Phone 8 offering up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage, while the Pro model might feature a 16GB/24GB RAM configuration and 512GB/1TB storage.

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ASUS ROG Phone 8 series leaked renders by WindowsReport

The ROG Phone 8 Ultimate, also fueled by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, is speculated to offer up to 24GB of RAM and support 65W fast charging, as indicated by the 3C certification.

Camera capabilities on the Pro model are rumored to include a 50MP rear camera (Sony IMX890 sensor), a 13MP ultra-wide lens, and a 32MP telephoto lens. Selfie enthusiasts can expect a 32MP front camera. Both models may carry an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.

We can expect more details to emerge soon. Although the China launch is happening on January 16, the smartphones will be unveiled prior to that at CES on January 8. Asus is also cooking up the Zenfone 11 series compact smartphones as well. Although the chances are quite slim, the brand could showcase or tease the Zenfone 11 series at the CES 2024 event as well.

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