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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | 8 | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2024 | 25 December, 2025 |
| Released | 18 January 2024 | 27 December, 2025 |
| Status | Available | Available |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | 8 | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | WCDMA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | FDD: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66; TDD: 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48 (WW version) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G | SA/NSA n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n79 (WW version) | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | 8 | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) | Glass front, glass or ceramic back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm | 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.06 x 0.33 in) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (dual standby) | Dual Nano‑SIM |
| Weight | 225 g | 218.4 g or 223.4 g (7.69 oz) |
DISPLAY8 fields
| Specification | 8 | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 2500 nits (peak); 1600 nits (HBM) | 3500 nits (peak) |
| Features | HDR10; 107.37% DCI-P3 / 145.65% sRGB; 720Hz touch sampling rate | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, adaptive color and brightness |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Premium reinforced glass |
| Refresh Rate | LTPO 1-120Hz; up to 165Hz | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) (~388 ppi density) | 1200 x 2608 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density) |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90% (very slim bezels) |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.9 inches, 116.6 cm2 (~92.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Samsung Flexible AMOLED, LTPO, 165Hz, HDR10 | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, adaptive refresh rate |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | 8 | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Prime & 6x3.62 GHz Performance, Qualcomm Oryon) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650) (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 840 |
| OS | Android 14, ROG UI | Android 16 |
MEMORY5 fields
| Specification | 8 | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | 256GB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Storage/RAM variants | 256GB 12GB RAM; 256GB 16GB RAM | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB; 12 GB / 16 GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | 8 | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, gimbal OIS, AI Object Sense | Leica optics, laser autofocus, HDR, panorama |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23.8mm (wide), 1/1.56", Sony IMX890, gimbal OIS | 32 MP (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, OIS | 13 MP, 12.7mm, 120° (ultrawide) [MY/PH spec pages list a 5 MP macro as third camera] | 50 MP wide, large sensor, OIS, 50 MP ultra‑wide, 50 MP periscope telephoto, optical zoom |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+ (4K); slow motion 4K@120fps, 1080p@120/240fps, 720p@120/240/480fps | 8K video recording, advanced stabilization |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | 8 | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Pixel binning | HDR, portrait effects |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP RGBW, 22mm, 1.4µm (binned) | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.7", 0.61µm, AF |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K video recording |
SOUND3 fields
| Specification | 8 | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes; Hi-Res Audio up to 384 kHz / 32-bit; dual mics with noise reduction | No |
| Dolby Atmos | — | Supported |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (multi-magnet dual) | Stereo speakers |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | 8 | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 stable low‑energy connection |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), Galileo (E1+E5a), BeiDou (B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | — | No |
| USB | 2x USB Type-C (bottom USB 3.2 Gen 2 + side port), per ROG Phone 8 Pro review (same chassis) | USB Type‑C |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7) | Wi‑Fi 7 |
FEATURES4 fields
| Specification | 8 | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ai | X Sense 2.0, X Capture, AI Object Sense, AI Grabber | Advanced camera AI, real‑time translation, smart system optimizations |
| Other features | AirTriggers; optional AeroActive Cooler X | — |
| Satellite | — | Two-way satellite communication |
| Sensors | In-display fingerprint, face recognition, accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, AirTrigger | Under‑display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | 8 | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh (Global), 6800 mAh (China) |
| Charging Type | 65W wired (QC 5.0 / PD 3.0 / PPS), 0-100% in 39 min; 15W wireless (Qi 1.3); 10W reverse wired | Fast wired charging, fast wireless charging, reverse wireless charging |
| Type | Li-Po 5500 mAh (typical) | Li‑Po, non‑removable |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION8 fields
| Specification | 8 | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Phantom Black; Rebel Grey | Black, White, Starry Green, Purple |
| Compatibility | Band lists differ between WW/US/CN versions; dual Nano-SIM, no eSIM listed; regional spec pages (MY/PH) list 12GB/256GB with 5MP macro camera | — |
| Cooling | ROG GameCool 8: 360° SoC Cooling System Gen 2, rapid-cooling conductor, vapor chamber, graphite sheet, boron nitride; optional AeroActive Cooler X | Advanced vapor‑chamber cooling system |
| Launch Price | EUR 1,099.99 (Europe) | — |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,099.99 (12GB/256GB) | $1,005.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Models | — | 25128PNA1C |
| Models and regions | WW, US and CN versions with different band lists | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,540,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,500,000 (Seller price) |
TESTS1 field
| Specification | 8 | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Endurance | At least 3.4 h heavy gaming, 23 h video streaming (ASUS manufacturer figures) | — |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | 8 | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Security | In-display fingerprint, face recognition | Ultrasonic under‑display fingerprint sensor, secure hardware encryption |