I always thought those glyphs were tacky. I mean don’t get me wrong I love cyber aesthetic so I like the idea but the uses they came up with for them were just stupid.
@@userwest626Maybe 3 major Android updates will be released for the Rog phone 8 series and next ZenFone 11, because Asus understanding they loose customers because of that...
@@kimbonguno4741Phones like the Red Magic and ROG now are strong the only problem is except for the lacking games found in play store, native support for PC games are just non existent.
How do you come up with such crazy intros??? Love it and I also love how the Rouge phones are evolving and those with that fancy trick at the back are already gunning for phones of the year👍👍👍
FINALLY having IP68 Water Resistance has pushed it over the edge for me. Wouldve loved it if they'd kept the 6000mah battery, but will definitely be picking this one up in the future 😀
@@anyketnaskar apples uses smaller batteries and still manages to perform with good SoT bcs their SoCs have a lower power consumption and they also have very strict power management batteries take up the most amount of space for a single component and usually a higher capacity means more space needed this year asus wanted to make their phone more compact so they had to use a smaller battery
@niveZz- you're missing the point. Apple does what they do but their phones last a lot less time gaming because at full bore their chips aren't running efficiently. Ie: you want longer gaming time at max cpu/gpu speed and the only way to do this is with a bigger battery.
One day I'll be having this beast. I have still my 2018 ASUS gaming phone now and it's still lit! Can still play LoL, Sonic Forces, Arcade games and Glory of Kings here.
Looks like the phone for me. Expensive as hell, but you don't get IP68 and air triggers anywhere else. Performance like that will be amazing for emulation, going to have a great time loading up the thing with all my favorites. I wanted to get into a dedicated, standalone emulation device, but it was just never practical; this would be perfect. Great battery for the easy stuff like GBA, more than sufficient for the hard stuff like PS2 and Gamecube, and can play all the android games out there too.
@@MasterMCGS what do you mean doesn't do stuff that phones do,dude is interested about emulation and there is no better option for an android handheld other than Odin 2 right now,it doesn't worth getting a phone just for emulation when there are better and cheaper handheld choices out there.
Redmagic 9 Pro is so much better value in my opinion. Almost $500 cheaper with the same 8 gen 3 processor. Has a better design than the ROG phone and the only downside is lack of waterproofing. Still much better imo.
1 major os update is more then enough to keep your phone for multiple years but still up to date with the latest technology for 2 years redmagic wins hand down hope red magic 10 will be waterproof and dustproof also they promised security updates every 2 months fkr 2 years
design is subjective it's just sad I won't be buying the redmagic 9 pro as the locked down bootloader unlocking and I don't wanna use their shitty oem software they just won't let us do with our own devices what we want
5:04 Now that's a selling point if I seen one. Friend : "Why you spent too much money on phone.. for gaming??" Me : "Have some deez camera shot I do to you." *point at friend on that beautiful light up icon at the back
Im probably gonna get this phone because i heard it lasts longer than a flagship phone i also heard that software updates do slow down your phone so what asus is doing is good and yes when i do get this phone im going to have this for 10 years becuase of the ansane performance and and the storage i only recommended this people who truly care about future proofing there devices don't listen to those people that think software updates are good
As an OG ROG gaming phone user, I find the design really disappointing. Rog phones supposed to be 'gimmicky' and 'flashy'. Only gamers would understand how cool RGB lighting and design is.
I bought every single gen and grew tired of it. Love to see a new design cause that's be honest, gen 1,2,3 is similar and 5,6,7 are practically identical 😅 Looking forward to use the matrix on the 8 to play some jokes on my mates😂
@@game-zer0387 yeah tired of RGB gaming style already, gimme a regular looking phone, but with good performance and battery, quality big screen and air triggers, any day, no need for all that flashy frivolous staff anymore
you will always have to buy a screen protector the pre applied screen protector are mostly provided so that you won't get any scratches until you apply a good screen protector
Btw for the people who have a rog phone or wanna buy one use the blue 🔵 mode icon thing cause there u can make a profile and adjust ur cpu and gpu speed individualy
They destroyed the gaming phone and for what. Punch hole display is bad for gaming. Bottom firing speaker kills audio enjoyment. Battery is smaller. No more customized RGB . And the camera still needs work..RIP to the best gaming phone.
Only 2 years of support is a kinda lame. My Old Oppo find X2 pro got 4 years of support and that phone is from 2020. I think the new standard now +3 year of support with atleast 2 big OS updates. Samsung S24 series is already leaked of 7 years of support.
I've been playing genshin for the last 3 years on my OnePlus 6T and my only problem was lack of space for new genshin updates... everything else ran smoothly So asus rog 8 better run as if it had ray tracing
Many people have gripes with this phone but only one is "unforgivable" to me... they thinned the phone and added wireless charging at the expense of battery capacity. Then make a camera bump so monolithic you need a thick case to level it out anyway. Why not keep the bigger battery and lose the kick stand!?
Hmm, i love the new look, much more discrete, but it removes the aeroactive portal and colour on the rear display, I feel like the colour is fine but i feel the aeroactive portal kinda made it unique, and theres definetly a way to keep the IP68 water resistance with the portal. I appreciate the smaller but more powerful cooler, the 7 ultimate cooler is really big, and i actually loved the subwoofer, which i dont think is in the new one. I also think they couldve kept the dual front facing speakers aswell.
Hey Uncle Spurt ! Love the Videos 🤝🤝❤ I wanted to Ask you to Suggest Best "Aero Cooler Fan" Like the Rog phone Which can Fit on Any Phone and actively Cool The Phone !.....could you Add a Small Video segment in your Weekly tech update Video
Got the s24 ultra and right after Asus releases the ROG 8 pro Edition so mad but I did compare the specs of the ROG 8 I should have just waited I cant sale the s24 ultra for $1500
Compare the speaker volume. I can listen to podcasts in the shower with my 5s. Also, I don't like the idea of covering the speakers or having to cup my hand like iphones or samsung crap. No idea why they shrunk the battery. The screen hole makes me think I should just get a samsung especially with the lower rez screen and less updates. I might just buy a 7 and see if they can fix this stuff with the 9.
Not liking the fact that they bumped down the battery to 5500 while red magic 9 pro has like 6500mAh with 80watt charging. Battery life means a lot for a gamer
Does the sound of the top speaker come out in a front facing direction? Because it sounds like the bottom speaker's audio comes out downward or in whichever direction you're holding the bottom part of the phone. It doesn't come out front facing direction?? 🤔🙃
I got my ROG6 in anticipation of Wuthering Waves, now it looks like ill have to wait for a version of the 8 with Sonic triggers and no punchhole camera. Shame.
I am unsure if you still have the phone, but I wonder how it plays GTA: The Trilogy Definitive Edition on max settings. On Android, the game is stuttery compared to iOS, and would be nice for a gaming phone to run all the latest games.
Wish I went for the rog 7, I'm stuck getting the rog 8 because it's been out of stock forever. Don't want to get it from a 3rd party site too Cuz I don't trust those. Heard bad things from aliexpress rog 7s. Can't wait for rog 9 either cuz I need to upgrade my rog 3 :(
Can anyone actually find the 24GB/1TB version of the phone, EVERYWHERE I’ve looked literally has only the 16GB/512GB version and it’s bloody annoying me. All I’ve seen is places are selling the 16GB/512GB one as the pro, that’s why I’m confused. I’m in Ireland and so if anyone can help me by sending me a link to the other one that would be greatly appreciated and thank you in advance!
Kinda expensive ..can u actually make a phone call with it? As for security updates, that is a non issue as most pc users will buy a pc security program that can be put on multiple devices...like your cell phone so issue solved!!!
This isn't an ROG, it's just a Zenfone with hi end specs. Why remove the top and bottom bezels when the front firing speakers allows users to immerse in gaming. It now has an annoying punch hole display which looks like a dead pixel when gaming. Battery capacity reduced to 5500mAH. Camera specs are also different from one region to another, why? What happened to the slogan " For those who Dare"? Asus decides to be like every other normal phones.
that tiny led screen is more useful than the nothing glyphs 😅
ABSOLUTELY
And looks infinitely better
Nothing should take inspiration and mix this mechanism with the glyph lights.
I always thought those glyphs were tacky. I mean don’t get me wrong I love cyber aesthetic so I like the idea but the uses they came up with for them were just stupid.
@@NehemYah810 like how?
2 years of software updates is what holding me back on getting the phones from asus.
can software update add hardware?
Same, I'm going to get a Oneplus or Samsung flagship for gaming instead.
software update only design to slow ur phone like iphone does.
@@userwest626Maybe 3 major Android updates will be released for the Rog phone 8 series and next ZenFone 11, because Asus understanding they loose customers because of that...
I change phone after every 2 years anyway I love being apart of more advanced technology and 2 years is perfect to be apart of that
24gb of ram, most of the user will probably run emulator like yuzu and mobox, someone gonna play red dead redemption 2 on this phone 😅
i hope phones get Strong enough that we can emulate Ps2 Ps3 and xbox Games Flawlessly On them !!
@@kimbonguno4741you can already emulate PS2 games
@@kimbonguno4741At that point get a actual console, they are getting cheaper and emulating games is mostly illegal
someone already emulated gta 5 on a redmagic 8 pro using box64droid
24gb would also be enough to run a full stable diffusion instance
@@kimbonguno4741Phones like the Red Magic and ROG now are strong the only problem is except for the lacking games found in play store, native support for PC games are just non existent.
How do you come up with such crazy intros??? Love it and I also love how the Rouge phones are evolving and those with that fancy trick at the back are already gunning for phones of the year👍👍👍
Nobody is going to talk about the 5:06 😂
HAHAHAHA
Lol
FINALLY having IP68 Water Resistance has pushed it over the edge for me. Wouldve loved it if they'd kept the 6000mah battery, but will definitely be picking this one up in the future 😀
as SoCs get more efficient bigger batteries aren't necessary
also it's the size of a normal phone now
@@niveZz- but 5000mah is 5000mah
@@anyketnaskar apples uses smaller batteries and still manages to perform with good SoT bcs their SoCs have a lower power consumption and they also have very strict power management
batteries take up the most amount of space for a single component and usually a higher capacity means more space needed
this year asus wanted to make their phone more compact so they had to use a smaller battery
6000 or more would be nice
@niveZz- you're missing the point. Apple does what they do but their phones last a lot less time gaming because at full bore their chips aren't running efficiently.
Ie: you want longer gaming time at max cpu/gpu speed and the only way to do this is with a bigger battery.
I'm waiting for your review because unlike others, you're quite honest with your opinions and review.
Shame Android doesn't receive many games to utilize all this processing power. Its mainly used to emulate games from decades old consoles.
One day I'll be having this beast. I have still my 2018 ASUS gaming phone now and it's still lit! Can still play LoL, Sonic Forces, Arcade games and Glory of Kings here.
05:05 yoooo what is that 😂
It’s what you like 😂
No beef all jokes❤
@@Sky-qe9denah no noke for me
Looks like the phone for me. Expensive as hell, but you don't get IP68 and air triggers anywhere else. Performance like that will be amazing for emulation, going to have a great time loading up the thing with all my favorites. I wanted to get into a dedicated, standalone emulation device, but it was just never practical; this would be perfect. Great battery for the easy stuff like GBA, more than sufficient for the hard stuff like PS2 and Gamecube, and can play all the android games out there too.
Just get an odin 2 for 370 bucks if all you care for is emulation,it's a beast
Or at least red magic lol this way to much money
@@sotosmatthew3046bro but that doesnt do stuff that phones do, also its bigger
@@GoCrazy69yeah redmagic 9 pro is like 700 something and its 16 + 512 and same processor
@@MasterMCGS what do you mean doesn't do stuff that phones do,dude is interested about emulation and there is no better option for an android handheld other than Odin 2 right now,it doesn't worth getting a phone just for emulation when there are better and cheaper handheld choices out there.
Redmagic 9 Pro is so much better value in my opinion. Almost $500 cheaper with the same 8 gen 3 processor. Has a better design than the ROG phone and the only downside is lack of waterproofing. Still much better imo.
amen to this
But very ugly and only 1 android update whereas Asus will bump up to 3 for these series and ZenFone 11 ❤️
1 major os update is more then enough to keep your phone for multiple years but still up to date with the latest technology for 2 years redmagic wins hand down hope red magic 10 will be waterproof and dustproof also they promised security updates every 2 months fkr 2 years
And the shittiest customer service on the planet
design is subjective
it's just sad I won't be buying the redmagic 9 pro as the locked down bootloader unlocking and I don't wanna use their shitty oem software
they just won't let us do with our own devices what we want
5:04 Now that's a selling point if I seen one.
Friend : "Why you spent too much money on phone.. for gaming??"
Me : "Have some deez camera shot I do to you." *point at friend on that beautiful light up icon at the back
Im probably gonna get this phone because i heard it lasts longer than a flagship phone i also heard that software updates do slow down your phone so what asus is doing is good and yes when i do get this phone im going to have this for 10 years becuase of the ansane performance and and the
storage i only recommended this people who truly care about future proofing there devices don't listen to those people that think software updates are good
Looks great probably buy it this week £1099 its not cheap for the Pro.
Excellent review once again! Thanks
As an OG ROG gaming phone user, I find the design really disappointing. Rog phones supposed to be 'gimmicky' and 'flashy'. Only gamers would understand how cool RGB lighting and design is.
I bought every single gen and grew tired of it. Love to see a new design cause that's be honest, gen 1,2,3 is similar and 5,6,7 are practically identical 😅 Looking forward to use the matrix on the 8 to play some jokes on my mates😂
@@game-zer0387 yeah tired of RGB gaming style already, gimme a regular looking phone, but with good performance and battery, quality big screen and air triggers, any day, no need for all that flashy frivolous staff anymore
Camera looks decent as well
Good to see wireless charging included, it can be useful sometimes
You got wireless charging and lost 500 mah of battery ,big win 😂
@@sotosmatthew3046Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe lol XD😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
@@sotosmatthew3046The battery is actually almost equal to 6000mah because of the new cpu
Nothing will ever convince me that £1200 for a phone, is in anyway, worth it.
iPhone 15 Pro Max is even more expensive
Nothing would convince you tho?
aliExpress 700 dollars
If it lasts for years and is one of your main devices, why not get a good one?
@@coolbrotherf127 Do you think S24 Ultra would be better than the Rog Phone 8 Pro?
I will never have enough of your beautiful scottish accent. Love your videos as well.
It’s not Scottish, it sounds like Newcastle 😂
I hear "gemin" instead of "gay-ming", and I automatically associate it with Scottish accent
Does this come with a screen protector or do we need to buy one separately??
you will always have to buy a screen protector
the pre applied screen protector are mostly provided so that you won't get any scratches until you apply a good screen protector
We want a comparison with RED MAGIC 9 Pro if you want
red magic is too ugly...😅
@@DarrenShih1212iz better, this phone looks dull
You can adjust ultrasonic triger sensitivity to react instantly to touch ..
They are no longer ultra sonic.
finaly! waiting for your review for this phone.
And gossip: Samsung is planning to offer 7 years starting s24, hopefully that is true
What about a review of Rog phone for vlogging or is it good side kick for a content creator?
can you guys make a gaming tablet? like asus rog phone but bigger version. please be the first to make android gaming tablet..
Asus makes products I don't need but,want .. tech has never looked soo F#$king awesome!
Btw for the people who have a rog phone or wanna buy one use the blue 🔵 mode icon thing cause there u can make a profile and adjust ur cpu and gpu speed individualy
manifesting the pro😮💨
They destroyed the gaming phone and for what. Punch hole display is bad for gaming. Bottom firing speaker kills audio enjoyment. Battery is smaller. No more customized RGB . And the camera still needs work..RIP to the best gaming phone.
Only 2 years of support is a kinda lame. My Old Oppo find X2 pro got 4 years of support and that phone is from 2020. I think the new standard now +3 year of support with atleast 2 big OS updates.
Samsung S24 series is already leaked of 7 years of support.
when genshin impact doesnt wanna add skip dialogue button, ROG had to do something lmao
I've been playing genshin for the last 3 years on my OnePlus 6T and my only problem was lack of space for new genshin updates... everything else ran smoothly
So asus rog 8 better run as if it had ray tracing
The cat is so cute :)
I'm a little bit disappointed to the battery, from rog 7 with 6000mah to 5500mah
I was about to buy this phone but the PC was tempting and it got me..
Really nice , but could we get a comparison of the pro version with that of the Red magic 9 pro🤞
Many people have gripes with this phone but only one is "unforgivable" to me... they thinned the phone and added wireless charging at the expense of battery capacity. Then make a camera bump so monolithic you need a thick case to level it out anyway. Why not keep the bigger battery and lose the kick stand!?
Hmm, i love the new look, much more discrete, but it removes the aeroactive portal and colour on the rear display, I feel like the colour is fine but i feel the aeroactive portal kinda made it unique, and theres definetly a way to keep the IP68 water resistance with the portal. I appreciate the smaller but more powerful cooler, the 7 ultimate cooler is really big, and i actually loved the subwoofer, which i dont think is in the new one. I also think they couldve kept the dual front facing speakers aswell.
Iphone 12 user here and wishing to get rog phone 8 pro ❤ 😢
How does this compare with the redmagic 9 pro. Any deal breakers?
no one mention the trigger button on cooler getting less than old model🙊🙊
Hey Uncle Spurt !
Love the Videos 🤝🤝❤
I wanted to Ask you to Suggest Best "Aero Cooler Fan" Like the Rog phone Which can Fit on Any Phone and actively Cool The Phone !.....could you Add a Small Video segment in your Weekly tech update Video
Have you managed to get a Vivo x100 pro yet? Id like to decide between that and the S24- cost decisoon and camera comparison. Looks quite funky.😊
I liked to purchase it but can't afford it yet there's so many priority before that😢
I always set up my phones with Launcher 10, which makes my phone look like a Windows Phone ❤. I may get this phone. May. 🤔
Got the s24 ultra and right after Asus releases the ROG 8 pro Edition so mad but I did compare the specs of the ROG 8 I should have just waited I cant sale the s24 ultra for $1500
5:06 😂😂
Compare the speaker volume. I can listen to podcasts in the shower with my 5s. Also, I don't like the idea of covering the speakers or having to cup my hand like iphones or samsung crap.
No idea why they shrunk the battery. The screen hole makes me think I should just get a samsung especially with the lower rez screen and less updates. I might just buy a 7 and see if they can fix this stuff with the 9.
Think I'll wait for the rog phone 10.
Honor 9xb When???
s23 vs this about the same price how the cod warzone mobile look on it? could I stream live to?
Dissapointed by the lack of back screen, "aniMe" looks like something from 2011.
Brother what does you do with the phones can you give me your old unbox phones
Im gonna wait for Rog 9 i think.
also is unlock 🔑?
Are the air triggers and aeroactiv cooler x triggers both mappable for emulators?
Not liking the fact that they bumped down the battery to 5500 while red magic 9 pro has like 6500mAh with 80watt charging. Battery life means a lot for a gamer
Considering how many devices you have, what is your personal phone you use?
A gaming phone is not worth it when there aren't much good games to play
waiting for this mate
This vs the red magic 9 pro plus?
Was someone underpinning your house when you filmed this?
Does the sound of the top speaker come out in a front facing direction? Because it sounds like the bottom speaker's audio comes out downward or in whichever direction you're holding the bottom part of the phone. It doesn't come out front facing direction?? 🤔🙃
Dad is back
Why is the lower speaker placed so badly?
Does this phone have video out?
I don't like the LED on the pro, I prefer RGB. Still want the 24GB beast, any alternatives?
Edit: then again, the Genshin dialogue skip is priceless.
How much does it cost with 24gb of ram?
They made a gaming phone with a hole punch 😂 Because all gamers want a hole missing in their game.
Why do smartphones even have a hole punch? Why cant they create invisible front cameras that are under the display of the phone?
Dude, your video isn't optimized for full screen view on a smartphone 😮 Why ?! 🥴
I got my ROG6 in anticipation of Wuthering Waves, now it looks like ill have to wait for a version of the 8 with Sonic triggers and no punchhole camera. Shame.
the best phone of 2024😊
The price for the pro version discourages me from getting it. Might actually get RO6 / 7 due to price drop instead lolz
You all saying max settings 60hz but what about 120 and above? The gaming phone should be able to compete with apple on that aspect, so does it?
Any coupons, codes or links to get a % off on this phone, gamers?
Yeah not sure I'd be that desperate for a memory card with such generous storage allowance
The back of phone look like awesome 😮❤
I am unsure if you still have the phone, but I wonder how it plays GTA: The Trilogy Definitive Edition on max settings. On Android, the game is stuttery compared to iOS, and would be nice for a gaming phone to run all the latest games.
Love your videos but i want to ask : what are you doing with it?
I suggest you to send it to me ( just kidding... But it would be really cool 😅)
I am in love with the phone!! Ugh why does it have to be super pricey T^T
This is not a Rog phone unboxing video, it's an ginshin impact game video😂😂😂😂
Brother, what did you draw it😂
Send me one please to test i have the rog phone 6 and 7 and i love them
I’m still enjoying my ROG 7 😂
maintain it
Wish I went for the rog 7, I'm stuck getting the rog 8 because it's been out of stock forever. Don't want to get it from a 3rd party site too Cuz I don't trust those. Heard bad things from aliexpress rog 7s. Can't wait for rog 9 either cuz I need to upgrade my rog 3 :(
If ROG 9 has battery capacity 6000 or more, i will buy it for sure
No link to buy the phone?
It's completely sold out right now
Yeah but does it fold?
Can anyone actually find the 24GB/1TB version of the phone, EVERYWHERE I’ve looked literally has only the 16GB/512GB version and it’s bloody annoying me. All I’ve seen is places are selling the 16GB/512GB one as the pro, that’s why I’m confused.
I’m in Ireland and so if anyone can help me by sending me a link to the other one that would be greatly appreciated and thank you in advance!
Pls help to buy Asus Rog 8 pro,because this phone not available in India 😢
Kinda expensive ..can u actually make a phone call with it? As for security updates, that is a non issue as most pc users will buy a pc security program that can be put on multiple devices...like your cell phone so issue solved!!!
Hows the battery life?
asus change to punch hole is a big miss.
Still, lot of comments like this feature. I can't fathom why
This is the first time I heard someone said ROG and not aRe O Gee 😂
ur car is very cute ;0
This isn't an ROG, it's just a Zenfone with hi end specs.
Why remove the top and bottom bezels when the front firing speakers allows users to immerse in gaming.
It now has an annoying punch hole display which looks like a dead pixel when gaming.
Battery capacity reduced to 5500mAH.
Camera specs are also different from one region to another, why?
What happened to the slogan " For those who Dare"? Asus decides to be like every other normal phones.
They should make an invisible front camera under the display of the phone so it wouldn't be noticeable. Punch hole looks ugly and cheap
FHD+ display for $1100+ device is heart breaking even if it is gaming device. They should have gone for WQHD+ Display instead.
How much is the Rog 8 pro?
aliExspress 700 dollars
Got more ram in the phone than my pc I’m cooked