UAE Price
AED 4,500
India Price
₹84,999
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Smartphone · ASUS · 2024
The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro 256GB is ASUS's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5500 mAh battery. At AED 4,500 in the UAE and ₹84,999 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro excels with its 165Hz LTPO AMOLED display, delivering buttery-smooth visuals during intense gaming, and 65W wired charging that refills the 6000mAh battery to 100% in 39 minutes — unmatched in its class. Its 3.3GHz Cortex-X4 chip sustains peak performance under prolonged loads, making it a beast for competitive mobile gaming. However, thermals throttle after 45 minutes of 120fps BGMI or Genshin Impact, causing frame drops. In UAE at AED 4500, it’s competitive because no other phone offers this charging speed and display refresh rate together under AED 5000. In India at ₹84999, it’s overpriced — the same performance is available in the Redmi K70 Ultra for ₹49999, with comparable cooling and 120W charging. The 15W wireless charging and 225g weight feel outdated next to sleeker flagships. Only serious mobile esports competitors needing 165Hz + 65W charging should consider it — everyone else pays a premium for niche performance.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | 5500 mAh |
| Charging | 65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 39 min - International 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS - India 15W wireless (Qi) 10W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5500 mAh |
| Triple | 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) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm |
| Features | Panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - International |
| 4G bands | 1, 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 bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (Up to 7CA), 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C (side), DisplayPort 1.4; USB Type-C (bottom), OTG |
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 3.02 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 225 g (7.94 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Phantom Black |
| Models | AI2401, AI2401_A, AI2401_D |
| Price | $ 459.00 / € 780.00 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1639368 (v9), 2167612 (v10) GeekBench: 6542 (v5), 7178 (v6) GFXBench: 163fps (offscreen 1080p) |
| Display | 1765 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -26.3 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery | Active use score 14:43h |
| Announced | 2024, January 08 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, January 18 |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the ROG Phone 8 Pro.
It remains a strong choice for hardcore gamers and power users who prioritize performance and cooling, but its value depends on newer models offering significant upgrades. If you find it at a discounted price, it still delivers excellent longevity for gaming and daily use.
The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro 256GB is priced at AED 4500 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro 256GB is priced at ₹84999 in India. It can be purchased from official Asus stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera system delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in daylight and handles HDR well for high-contrast scenes. Video recording is stable with good color accuracy, though it's optimized more for casual use than professional photography.
The battery lasts a full day of heavy gaming and multitasking, thanks to its large capacity and efficient power management. Even with extended screen-on time, it sustains performance without frequent recharging.
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