ASUS has started teasing the OIS capabilities of its upcoming ROG Phone 8.
The device may get gimbal-like stabilization offering super steady video captures.
ASUS has posted a video on Weibo highlighting the anti-shake stability of the ROG Phone 8.
The ROG Phone Series by ASUS is admired by gamers for its performance-centric design and features. Although the company has also improved the camera capabilities of its gaming phones, the ROG Series has lacked OIS for over six generations now.
ASUS has finally heard the requests from its users. The company has teased the presence of gimbal stabilization on its upcoming ASUS ROG Phone 8. To recall, the last time we saw OIS in this series was on the original ROG Phone, which was launched in 2018.
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ASUS Teases OIS Capabilities of ROG Phone 8
ASUS has posted a teaser on Weibo highlighting the anti-shake gimbal capabilities of the upcoming ROG Phone 8. The post also specifically mentions preventing shakes during videos.
The ROG Phone Series has skipped on OIS for over six generations now. The original ROG Phone 1 in 2018 had 4-axis OIS, a setup similar to the company’s Zenfone 5. The return of OIS on the ROG Phone 8 is expected to significantly improve the camera performance of the phone.
Renders of the ROG Phone 8 were recently spotted in leaked renders, which revealed the possible design of the device. The series is expected to feature three devices: the ROG Phone 8, the ROG Phone 8 Pro, and the ROG Phone 8 Ultimate. ASUS may also launch a new cooling fan accessory with its latest gaming phone.
Renders suggest that the base model ROG Phone 8 could get a matte finish, whereas the Pro and Ultimate models may feature a glossy design. However, ASUS has not officially showcased the design and texture of the phone yet.
The ROG Phone 8 Series was also spotted on Geekbench with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The listing also showed the presence of 24GB of RAM. The ROG Phone 8 was also seen clearing the 3C certification which suggests that the phone may feature 65W fast charging.
While the ROG Phone Series has been the talk of the show for ASUS, the company was recently struck with rumours of shutting down its Zenfone Series. However, ASUS denied those claims. Furthermore, the Zenfone 11 Ultra was spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification portal along with the ROG Phone 8 and the ROG Phone 8 Pro.
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Series will be launched in China on January 16, 2024. However, ASUS will be unveiling the device at CES 2024, ahead of its China launch. ASUS has also confirmed that the ROG Phone 8 Series will be launching in India next year. We can expect the ASUS ROG Phone 8 pricing to start at Rs 80,000.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Specifications (Expected)
Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, 165Hz refresh rate, Full HD resolution
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Software: ROG UI based on Android 14
RAM and Storage: 12GB/16GB/24GB RAM, 256GB/512GB storage
Rear cameras: 50MP primary camera with OIS, 13MP telephoto, 8MP ultrawide lens
Front camera: 32MP
Battery: 5500mAh, 65W fast charging
Other features: ROG Accessories Support, IP68 rating, NFC
