Asus is scheduled to announce the ROG Phone 8 series on Jan. 8 through the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2024 event. Later on, on Jan. 16, the ROG-series gaming phones will be announced for the Chinese market. Today, the brand confirmed the IP rating of the ROG Phone 8 series.

ROG Phone 8 series to feature IP68-rated chassis

As can be seen in the above teaser, Asus has officially confirmed that the ROG Phone 8 series will come with an IP68-rated chassis. It means that the ROG Phone 8 series will feature a water- and dust-resistant design, providing users with enhanced durability and protection against the elements. The IP68 rating ensures that the chassis can withstand submersion in water up to a certain depth and is tightly sealed to prevent dust particles from entering, offering users a more robust and reliable gaming smartphone experience. It is a notable improvement from the ROG Phone 7’s IP54 and the ROG Phone 6 series’ IPX4 ratings.

Previous teasers about the ROG Phone 8 series have revealed that it will sport a new display design. Instead of the thick bezels seen on predecessor models, the ROG Phone 8 and 8 Pro will arrive with a punch-hole display surrounded by slim bezels. The brand also confirmed that the ROG Phone 8 series will support gimbal stabilization for recording stabilized footage.

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ASUS ROG Phone 8 series leaked renders by WindowsReport

In the Chinese market, the ROG Phone 8 series will rival the Red Magic 9 Pro series. Like the Nubia gaming phones, the ROG Phone 8 and 8 Pro will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.

It appears that the ROG Phone 8 series won’t strictly adhere to the conventional gaming phone model of its predecessors. Instead, it appears to be performance-oriented with an added emphasis on features such as an improved camera experience.

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