The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 uses an octa-core configuration, two cores more than the A17 Pro which gives Qualcomm’s AP an advantage when it comes to multi-threaded tasks. In addition, the ROG Phone 8 Pro, being a gaming phone, includes a large vapor chamber which will help keep the chipset cool allowing it to deliver outstanding performance for longer periods.
ASUS teaser for the ROG Phone 8 Pro reveals its high multi-core Geekbench score
The ROG Phone 8 Pro carries a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, a 1080 x 2448 resolution, and features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. Configurations include 12GB RAM with 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage, 16GB RAM with 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage, and 24GB RAM with 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
The rear camera array includes a 50MP primary camera, a 32MP telephoto camera, and a 13MP ultrawide camera. The front-facing camera weighs in at 32MP and a 5500mAh battery keeps the lights on. ASUS is expected to unveil the phone today.