ROG Phone 8 Pro / Pro Edition

Tech Radar

This is the first gaming phone that's a genuine pleasure to use day to day.

The Best Android Central

Ultimately, the ROG Phone 8 Pro is no longer a niche device that's only good for gaming — this is a phenomenal all-rounder that can hold its own against the best that Android has to offer.

Editors Choice

The ROG Phone 8 Pro is our new best phone battery life champion.

iF Design Award

The package design of ROG Phone 8 Pro won the iF Design Award 2025, a global symbol of excellent design.

Gold Award

On arrival, the ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition is by no means a cheap phone, but a unique proposition that combines gaming and premium. With a superb screen, sleek design, superb photo sensors and plenty of gadgets, ASUS clearly stands out from the competition. And if I could keep it, it would definitely replace my iPhone. So that's the Gold Award.

4,5/10

In testing this ROG Phone 8 Pro, I had the impression of holding in my hands the ROG Phone of maturity. The design is sleeker, elements already present on previous versions have been improved, and user requests have been met (camera, better design, new in-game features, etc.).

9/10

Let's not prevaricate: the performance of this ROG Phone 8 Pro makes it, in our opinion, the best smartphone available for gaming at the time of writing, and more generally one of the best high-end smartphones on the market. In addition to its many features dedicated to gaming, it offers an acceptable photo module, supported by a convincing telephoto lens.

8,5/10

The ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition marks a bold turn for Asus, as it seeks to appeal to a wider audience. ... The most crucial aspect, however, remains its robust performance, guaranteeing an uncompromising gaming experience. Dedicated functionalities further enrich this experience, and the progress made in the field of photography is to be commended.

4/5

With the ROG Phone 8 Pro, Asus opts for consistency and once again offers an excellent gamer smartphone. The device is increasingly powerful, and boasts an excellent screen. Its ambition is to satisfy all uses, and if the Taiwanese company has revised the photo block by adding a telephoto lens, this has the merit of increasing its versatility.

9/10

With the ROG Phone 8 Pro, Asus has completely overhauled its gamer smartphone, both in terms of design and equipment. Admittedly, the more compact format and total waterproofing of the casing have come at the price of some slight sacrifices. But the arrival of wireless charging and a telephoto lens quickly make up for them. Not to mention a large battery that provides long autonomy, regardless of the type of application used.

4,7/5

Not content with being one of the best smartphones for gaming, Asus also offers an excellent high-end smartphone in its own right. Thanks to its more sober design and new telephoto camera module, the ROG Phone 8 could be the model that finally convinces a wider audience.

8/10

The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is a high-performance smartphone ready for the future. More than just an evolution of its predecessor, the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro marks a new era for Asus gaming smartphones.

9/10

Asus reinvents itself with the ROG Phone 8 and its Pro models. A range of super-powered gaming smartphones, which adopt a new, slimmer and lighter design, and hold high the ambition to be more than just gaming phones. Thanks to new, more modern cameras, the ROG Phone 8s make up for the significant lag the brand had accumulated against the competition. ... Asus gaming smartphones are now far more versatile than in the past.

5/5

With its ROG Phone 8, Asus sets the tone right from the start of the year with an extremely powerful and particularly versatile smartphone. It's quite simple: the manufacturer has improved on virtually all the points of criticism of the ROG Phone 7. Better photography, true waterproofing, more controlled heating, more sober design, wireless charging... Perfection doesn't exist, but Asus is getting closer with the ROG Phone 8.

Recommended

We once again have a smartphone that excels in performance, audio, connectivity and screen

9.5

We once again have a smartphone that excels in performance, audio, connectivity and screen, also having several options such as haptic triggers or software focused on pure gaming.

GOOD DESIGN AWARD

The ROG Phone 8 Pro masterfully balances everyday practicality with gaming prowess. Its refined design houses advanced features like enhanced imaging, IP68 protection, and wireless charging, while the superior cooling system and customizable lighting reaffirm its gaming heritage. This device sets a new standard in its category, seamlessly merging form and function.

Editor's choice

In short, the smartphone is outstanding.

Recommendation

It is simply a total hoot among 2024 smartphones.

9.5 Inforgames

Starting with the design, the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition is only available in Phantom Black, and this is definitely the most notable change with this year's high-end ROG Phone.

AndroidGeek 5 Stars

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition is an ambitious hybrid between a conventional high-end smartphone and a device dedicated to gamers. ASUS, recognizing the need for a complete experience, has invested considerably in improving the cameras, traditionally a weak point in gaming phones. However, despite efforts, the cameras still fall short of the expectations of a true traditional flagship device.

PC Guia Excellence

In the latest ROG Phone, Asus dropped the typically flashy 'gamer' design. But this smartphone continues to be a true performance “monster”.

PC Guia Excellence

The ROG Phone 8 Pro is truly a performance “monster” and finally has a more discreet and consensual design. The quality of the materials is very good and the price (for what it brings) is not exaggerated. It only has one weak point: the battery.

Gamereactor Excellent

The most important thing is that Asus has once again managed to design a complete, coherent and well-functioning smartphone that puts most people to shame on a number of key parameters.

9.1 - Excellent

Asus has finally gone all out and within the ROG gaming lineup has introduced a gaming phone that doesn't have many compromises. Whether it's the decent design, brutal performance, a top-notch display, good battery life and fast charging (this time with wireless charging), great cooling with an extra active fan, finally usable cameras, IP68 water and dust resistance, or other minor tweaks.