Asus ROG Phone 8 Receives NBTC Certification
Asus has confirmed that it will be unveiling its highly-anticipated ROG Phone 8 series, along with other devices, on January 8, 2024, at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. The lineup is expected to include two models, namely the ROG Phone 8 and the ROG Phone 8 Pro. Just yesterday, the NBTC certification platform in Thailand granted certification to the ROG Phone 8 Pro. Now, the standard ROG Phone 8 has appeared in the NBTC database ahead of its official announcement.
Asus ROG Phone 8 NBTC Listing
According to the NBTC listing, the ASUS device with the model number ASUS_AI2401_C will be named the ROG Phone 8 upon its release in Thailand. This model number has been previously spotted in the Bluetooth SIG certification.
Rumored Specifications of the Asus ROG Phone 8
A recent report has leaked almost all the details about the ROG Phone 8. Here's a look at the expected specifications of the device:
- Display: The ROG Phone 8 will feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate.
- Chipset and Storage: It is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, coupled with 12 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 256 GB of UFS 4.0 storage.
- Operating System: The device will run on Android 14 and ROG UI.
- Cameras: There is currently no information available about the front and rear cameras of the ROG Phone 8.
- Battery: It is rumored to pack a 5,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging.
Additional Features of the Asus ROG Phone 8
In addition to the aforementioned specifications, the gaming phone is expected to come with several other features, including:
- In-display fingerprint sensor
- 3.5mm audio jack
- 5-magnet speaker system
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity
- NFC support
- RBG-lit rear logo
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection for the display
- IP68-rated chassis
With the NBTC certification now in place for both the ROG Phone 8 and the ROG Phone 8 Pro, Asus fans can look forward to the official unveiling of these highly-anticipated devices at CES 2024. Stay tuned for more updates on pricing and availability as the launch date approaches.
