Asus recently announced an upcoming event to unveil the latest lineup for ROG in 2024. The highly anticipated gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 8, is expected to take center stage at the event on January 8. A sneak peek of its design has been revealed with a brand-new image showcasing the rear and camera system.
Asus has teased a brand new camera system for the ROG Phone 8, but the specifics are still under wraps. The company has also issued a call to action, inviting people to participate in a blind photo test comparing images taken on phones from industry giants, with the chance to win the highly anticipated gaming smartphone.
While gaming smartphones typically prioritize performance over camera quality, Asus is promising a significant upgrade for the ROG Phone 8’s camera capabilities, teasing its new pro-level camera system. The previous two generations, the ROG Phone 6 and the ROG Phone 7, stuck to the same hardware, but with the ROG Phone 7 harnessing the advanced technology of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for enhanced performance.
For example, the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate features a triple camera system with a 50MP primary shooter, 13MP ultra-wide, and 8MP macro. While this setup is adequate for everyday use, it is not as advanced as the cameras found on other high-end smartphones.
With the ROG Phone 8, Asus is likely aiming to make its camera system more competitive with other smartphones in its price range, such as the upcoming Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Xperia 1 V, both expected to feature high-end camera systems. Besides the camera upgrade, the ROG Phone 8 is also expected to be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, ensuring exceptional performance for gaming and other demanding tasks.
More details about the phone’s specifications are still scarce, but we can expect to learn more in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for updates on the highly-anticipated ROG Phone 8.
