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Pro could be the way to go

While the main feature set is shared with its sibling, opting for the ROG Phone 8 Pro will treat you to either an extra 4GB or 12GB of RAM, depending upon which specification you select, taking its capacity to either 16GB or a whopping 24GB. As for storage, the 16GB model packs 512GB, while the 24GB one delivers a huge 1TB. The beefier of the two Pro models also ups the value with an AeroActive Cooler X attachment included.

Asus Republic of Gamers really keep ringing in the improvements with their latest flagship gaming phone evolution, the totally redesigned Asus ROG Phone 8, delivering some exceptional features. Words Bec Summer THE ROG PHONE 8 SURE IS GREAT!

Pro is also your best option if you really want to go all-out in the looks department. It boasts a stunning rear mini-LED lighting system that Asus have dubbed AniMe Vision, which can be used to display custom text and animations.

As for keeping the outside looked after, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 works its screen magic, while an included bumper case adds to

the protection. Meanwhile, on the inside, the upgraded GameCool 8 thermal system keeps the CPU frosty from every direction – with a 22% improvement in thermal efficiency over its predecessor. Add the optional AeroActive Cooler

Cool, cool, cool! While the ROG Phone 8 does a top job keeping itself cool, you can add further peace of mind with the compact AeroActive Cooler X attachment. It detects your ROG Phone 8’s temperature and optimises the cooling mode. It also adds dual rear controller buttons, more Aura RGB lighting, a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C socket, and a flexible kickstand. It’s like a Swiss Army Knife for your ROG Phone 8!

Lookin’ good Let’s face it, most phones look pretty much the same nowadays, but the ROG Phone 8 stands out, without screaming “gamer phone!”. Slimmer and lighter than ever, without sacrificing strength, it features slick design that’s highlighted by ROG’s Aura RGB lighting on the rear with an array of personalisation options. As for the main attraction, the large 6.78-inch AMOLED screen is truly a sight to behold, delivering lush graphics, super-responsive and super smooth low latency, 2500 nits of peak brightness, plus HDR10 support, and adaptive refresh rate up to 165Hz for smooth-as gaming. Playing with power With the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset at its heart, nobody will dare to take you on in a phone speed drag race! Boasting up to 30% faster CPU performance and 20% faster GPU speeds than the ROG Phone 7, the clock speed now sits at a zippy 3.3GHz. Coupled with 12GB of DDR5 RAM, and 256GB of internal storage, the ROG Phone 8 is a seriously speedy performer.

Gaming on If you invest in a gaming phone, it’s obvious what your main objective is, and that’s to have a powerhouse games machine on hand at all times. As well as the tweakers heaven that is the Armoury Crate app, the ROG Phone 8 also delivers a selection of AI assisted features for supported games, from capturing your greatest moments for posterity, to automatically collecting in game items, and even running auto combat in the background while you attend to other things. Built to last When you spend serious bucks on a serious phone, you want some peace of mind that it’s built to survive your travels – and long play sessions! The latter are well covered via the large 5500mAh battery that powers the ROG Phone 8, coupled with the included 65 watt HyperCharge USB charger, which goes from no charge to full in a mere 39 minutes.

X accessory and you can up the thermal efficiency another 20%.

Photo time! Just because the ROG Phone 8 is aimed at gamers, doesn’t mean that it skimps on the photography side of things. Far from it, in fact, with an advanced tri-camera array that stars a 50MP main snapper with lossless 2x zoom and a built-in six-axis gimbal for advanced image stabilisation. Even the front selfie camera delivers 32MP and ultrawide capabilities!

• Screen size: 6.78” • Camera: 50MP + 132MP + 32MP rear, 32MP front • Video: 8K • Storage: 256GB • Water resistance: IP68 • Battery: 5500mAh • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 | Bluetooth v5.3 | USB-C x2

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