Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until March 2028 · Buy-by March 2026
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~4-year update track record — on that basis the ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition should be supported until around March 2028. Buying it today still gets you about 1.7 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).
Source: Asus's official policy · last verified 2026-06-17 · how we compute this
TrueCost
Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.
138% above the $900+ median ($24.32/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
The maxed-out 2024 ROG flagship with 24GB RAM, 1TB storage and a bundled cooler for serious mobile gaming, with estimated support to 2028.
Pros
- Extreme 24GB RAM / 1TB storage and a bundled AeroActive Cooler X
- 165Hz LTPO AMOLED, AirTriggers and a 5500mAh battery for sustained gaming
- Keeps a headphone jack, Wi-Fi 7 and IP68, with security support to around 2028
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is now a generation old in 2026
- Only two promised OS upgrades and a very high price
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, FHD+, 165Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) |
| RAM | 24GB |
| Storage | 1TB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 50MP — Sony IMX890, gimbal OIS |
| telephoto | 32MP — 3x optical zoom |
| ultra-wide | 13MP |
| front | 32MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 5,500 mAh |
| Charging | 65W wired, 15W wireless |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 225 g |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, aluminum frame |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 14 at launch |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, NFC, 3.5mm jack |
| Update policy | ~2 years of updates (our estimate from Asus's track record — written minimum is 5 years) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
What sets the Pro Edition apart from the regular ROG Phone 8 Pro?
The Pro Edition tops out the configuration with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage and ships with the AeroActive Cooler X and an Aero Case in the box.
Does it include active cooling?
Yes. It bundles the AeroActive Cooler X clip-on cooler, which helps sustain peak performance during long gaming sessions.
How long is it supported?
Asus provides roughly two OS upgrades and up to four years of security updates, placing end-of-support near early 2028.
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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-17.