ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has officially announced the launch of the new ROG Phone 8 series devices in Malaysia along with its pricing.
The new ROG Phone 8 is now available in Malaysia with a starting price of RM 3,999, while the Pro model will priced at RM 4,799.
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With a new redesign that is 15% thinner than its predecessor, the new ROG Phone 8 series is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, supported by 8533 Mbps LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.
Furthermore, the ROG Phone 8 series features the Rapid-Cooling Conductor design – part of the advanced GameCool 8 thermal design which conducts heat directly from the processor to the back cover; while the new AeroActive Cooler X clip-on is now 29% smaller but offers 1.2X higher thermal efficiency.
With a brand-new 6.78″ flexible AMOLED (Samsung E6) panel with a peak brightness of 2500 nits and supports adaptive refresh rates using LTPO technology, users of the ROG Phone 8 Pro series can also choose up to 165 Hz refresh rate and up to 720 Hz touching sampling rates depending on their current tasks.
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Moreover, the main camera uses the latest 50 MP Sony image sensor, a 24 mm wide-angle lens, and a 2X zoom mode that can transform into a 50 mm prime lens, as well as a 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 3.0 that keeps video stabilized.
Meanwhile, the 13 MP ultrawide camera has a free-form lens and advanced algorithms to reduce lens distortion, while the front 32 MP ultrawide selfie camera has a field of view that’s been increased from 73º to 90º.
Additionally, the new phone series also incorporated a handful of AI features, such as Background Mode, X Capture, AI Grabber for text capture, X Sense that further elevates gaming experiences, Semantic Search, AI Wallpaper, as well as AI noise-cancellation.
The new ROG Phone 8 series includes unique customisable elements, including the Aura RGB Lighting logo (ROGO Phone 8), and AniMe Vision Mini-LED display (ROG Phone 8 Pro / Pro Edition) that allows users to express their individuality and creativity.
Specifications
Dimensions / Weight | 163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9mm / 225g | ||
Color |
ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition & Pro: Phantom Black with AniMe Vision ROG Phone 8: Storm Grey & Phantom Black with AURA RGB |
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Rear Cameras |
Main: 50 MP 6-axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 3.0, 1/1.56”, f/1.9 Wide: 13 MP, f/2.2, Free-form Lens ROG Phone 8 Pro / Pro Edition: 32 MP telephoto, f/2.4, OIS, 3X optical zoom, pixel binning 1.4µm(Actual output photo: 8 MP) ROG Phone 8: 5MP macro |
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Front Camera | 32 MP RGBW, pixel binning 1.4 μm (Actual output photo: 8 MP) | ||
Screen | 6.78” flexible AMOLED, FHD+, up to 165 Hz refresh rate, LTPO 1~120 Hz, peak brightness 2500 nits | ||
Battery / Charging | 5,500 mAh (typical), Wired 65 W HyperCharge, Wireless 15 W Qi-certified charging | ||
Memory | 12 GB + 256 GB / 16 GB +512 GB / 24 GB +1 TB | ||
Frequency |
5G SA&NSA: n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n18 / n20 / n25 / n26 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78 / n79 4G FDD-LTE: B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B12 / B17 / B18 / B19 / B20 / B25 / B26 / B28 / B32 / B66 4G TDD-LTE: B34 / B38 / B39 / B40 / B41 / B42 / B43 / B48 WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100MHz GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz |
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Others | Accelerator, E-Compass, Proximity, Ambient light sensor, Fingerprint on Display, Gyro (supports ARCore), AirTrigger, WiFi 7 ready, Bluetooth ® 5.3, GPS / GNSS / GLONASS / Galileo / Beidou / QZSS / NavIC, 3.5 mm headset, NFC |
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Availability and Pricing
As mentioned, the new devices are now available in Malaysia with the ROG Phone 8 (12GB | 256GB) officially priced at RM 3,999, while the ROG Phone 8 Pro (16GB | 512GB) is priced at RM 4,799.
Meanwhile, the range-topping ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition (24GB | 1TB | with AeroActive Cooler X included) is priced at RM 5,999.
There are also several available accessories for the new devices and they are as follows:
- AeroActive Cooler X – RM 349
- ROG Phone 8 Silicone Case – RM 149
- DEVILCASE GUARDIAN Standard (Authorized) – RM 149
- Antibacterial Glass Screen Protector – RM 149
Open Sales Promo Bundles:
Exclusively for early birds, the ROG Phone 8 series will come with bundles worth up to RM 748.
- ROG Phone 8: 1-year extended warranty (worth RM 399) + AeroActive Cooler X (worth RM 349)
- ROG Phone 8 Pro: 1-year extended warranty (worth RM 399) + DEVILCASE GUARDIAN Gaming (worth RM 149)
- ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition: 1-year extended warranty (worth RM 399)
For more information regarding the ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro, you can visit the official ASUS website.