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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | 17 Pro | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 25, 2025 | January 2024 |
| Released | 2025, September 25 | 18 January 2024 |
| Status | Available | Available |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | 17 Pro | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | WCDMA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | 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) |
| 5G | SA/NSA | SA/NSA n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n79 (WW version) |
| Speed | LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | 5G/4G/LTE/GSM | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | 17 Pro | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) |
| Dimensions | 151.1 x 71.8 x 8 mm (5.95 x 2.83 x 0.31 in) | 163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm |
| IP Rating | IP68 Dust Tight and Water Resistant (immersible up to 4m for 30 min) | IP68 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (dual standby) |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 225 g |
DISPLAY8 fields
| Specification | 17 Pro | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 3500 nits (peak) | 2500 nits (peak); 1600 nits (HBM) |
| Features | — | HDR10; 107.37% DCI-P3 / 145.65% sRGB; 720Hz touch sampling rate |
| Protection | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | LTPO 1-120Hz; up to 165Hz |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2656 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~464 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) (~388 ppi density) |
| Screen-to-body | ~89.5% | — |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 97.1 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.78 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak) | Samsung Flexible AMOLED, LTPO, 165Hz, HDR10 |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | 17 Pro | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650) (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 750 |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 14, ROG UI |
MEMORY5 fields
| Specification | 17 Pro | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB |
| RAM | 12GB RAM, 16GB RAM | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Storage/RAM variants | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB; 12GB RAM, 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM; 256GB 16GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | 17 Pro | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, gimbal OIS, AI Object Sense |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/3.0, 115mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF (20cm - ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm | 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] |
| Video | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60/120fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+ (4K); slow motion 4K@120fps, 1080p@120/240fps, 720p@120/240/480fps |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | 17 Pro | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR, panorama | Pixel binning |
| Selfie camera | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), PDAF | 32 MP RGBW, 22mm, 1.4µm (binned) |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND2 fields
| Specification | 17 Pro | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes; Hi-Res Audio up to 384 kHz / 32-bit; dual mics with noise reduction |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers (multi-magnet dual) |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | 17 Pro | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), Galileo (E1+E5a), BeiDou (B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, OTG | 2x USB Type-C (bottom USB 3.2 Gen 2 + side port), per ROG Phone 8 Pro review (same chassis) |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7) |
FEATURES3 fields
| Specification | 17 Pro | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Ai | — | X Sense 2.0, X Capture, AI Object Sense, AI Grabber |
| Other features | — | AirTriggers; optional AeroActive Cooler X |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | In-display fingerprint, face recognition, accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, AirTrigger |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | 17 Pro | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6300 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Charging Type | 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS 50W wireless 22.5W reverse wireless | 65W wired (QC 5.0 / PD 3.0 / PPS), 0-100% in 39 min; 15W wireless (Qi 1.3); 10W reverse wired |
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 6300 mAh | Li-Po 5500 mAh (typical) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION8 fields
| Specification | 17 Pro | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Black, White, Purple, Green | Phantom Black; Rebel Grey |
| 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 |
| Launch Price | — | EUR 1,099.99 (Europe) |
| Launch Price (USD) | $840.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,099.99 (12GB/256GB) |
| Models | 25098PN5AC | — |
| Models and regions | — | WW, US and CN versions with different band lists |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦900,000 (Seller price) | ₦1,540,000 (Stored estimate) |
TESTS1 field
| Specification | 17 Pro | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Endurance | — | At least 3.4 h heavy gaming, 23 h video streaming (ASUS manufacturer figures) |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | 17 Pro | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Biometric security: Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic). | In-display fingerprint, face recognition |