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Asus ROG Phone 8
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Asus ROG Phone 8

Released: 2024, January 08Price: $ 769.99 / £ 808.34 / € 758.65Status: Available. Released 2024, January 18

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
CPUOcta-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUAdreno 750
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C (side), DisplayPort 1.4; USB Type-C (bottom), OTG
Size6.78 inches, 111.0 cm, 2, (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandAsus
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
ModelAsus ROG Phone 8
Price$ 769.99 / £ 808.34 / € 758.65
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE (Up to 7CA), 5G
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsPhantom Black, Rebel Grey
ModelsAI2401, AI2401_A
Single32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, January 18
Triple- International model -, 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS, 32 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, - SEA/China/India model -, 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS, 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Weight225 g (7.94 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - International
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 - International
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Charging65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 39 min - International, 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS - India, 15W wireless (Qi), 10W reverse wired
FeaturesPanorama, HDR
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM
Released2024, January 08
Announced2024, January 08
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS

Asus ROG Phone 8 Overview

About Asus ROG Phone 8 Asus ROG Phone 8 is another flagship from Asus's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2024. Asus ROG Phone 8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Asus ROG Phone 8 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Asus ROG Phone 8?

The Asus ROG Phone 8 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Asus ROG Phone 8 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many ASUS devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Asus ROG Phone 8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Asus ROG Phone 8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Asus ROG Phone 8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Asus ROG Phone 8.