The monstrous Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is down to a record low price, and I'd use it as a catch all Black Friday pickup

HardwareThe monstrous Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is down to a record low price, and I’d use it as a catch all Black Friday pickupWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

HardwareThe monstrous Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is down to a record low price, and I’d use it as a catch all Black Friday pickupWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

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TheAsusROG Phone 8 Pro packs more than enough punch even for mobile gaming enthusiasts, and so it should since it normally costs $1,200. However, I’m now seeing the lavish pocket rocket for under $1,000 thanks to early Black Friday discounts, and if you need a new cell phone and a handheld, you could roll both purchases into one with this offer.

At Amazon, theAsus ROG Phone 8 Prois now availablefor $929.99(was $1,199.99), meaning you’re getting $270 off one of thebest gaming phonesaround. The powerhouse device has only dipped to this price once this year, and even that was only a week ago. Yes, it’s still pretty expensive, but the device is armed with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage, making it a mean mobile machine for running Android games and emulators.

Would I pick the Phone 8 Pro up instead of a gaming handheld? Well, if you’re already eyeing up Android portables like theAyn Odin 2or theAnbernic RG Cube, the Asus cell phone could perform the same tricks while still being a one stop shop for everything else digital in your life. You’ll naturally want to grab amobile controllerto create a proper alternative, but even then, this device can serve as a gaming Swiss army knife.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (16GB/512GB)|$1,199.99$929.99 at AmazonSave $270 -It’s still a mighty investment, but now that it’s at a record low price, the ROG Phone 8 Pro could save you from picking up separate devices. It hasn’t really dropped significantly in price throughout 2024, so now’s your chance if you’ve been waiting on a phone upgrade.Buy it if:✅ You want monstrous phone specs✅ You mostly play mobile games✅ You don’t want to use a separate handheldDon’t buy it if:❌ You’d rather use a dedicated handheld❌ You’re looking to play PC gamesPrice check:Newegg $929.99 (price protected)View Deal

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (16GB/512GB)|$1,199.99$929.99 at AmazonSave $270 -It’s still a mighty investment, but now that it’s at a record low price, the ROG Phone 8 Pro could save you from picking up separate devices. It hasn’t really dropped significantly in price throughout 2024, so now’s your chance if you’ve been waiting on a phone upgrade.Buy it if:✅ You want monstrous phone specs✅ You mostly play mobile games✅ You don’t want to use a separate handheldDon’t buy it if:❌ You’d rather use a dedicated handheld❌ You’re looking to play PC gamesPrice check:Newegg $929.99 (price protected)View Deal

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (16GB/512GB)|$1,199.99$929.99 at AmazonSave $270 -It’s still a mighty investment, but now that it’s at a record low price, the ROG Phone 8 Pro could save you from picking up separate devices. It hasn’t really dropped significantly in price throughout 2024, so now’s your chance if you’ve been waiting on a phone upgrade.Buy it if:✅ You want monstrous phone specs✅ You mostly play mobile games✅ You don’t want to use a separate handheldDon’t buy it if:❌ You’d rather use a dedicated handheld❌ You’re looking to play PC gamesPrice check:Newegg $929.99 (price protected)View Deal

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (16GB/512GB)|$1,199.99$929.99 at AmazonSave $270 -It’s still a mighty investment, but now that it’s at a record low price, the ROG Phone 8 Pro could save you from picking up separate devices. It hasn’t really dropped significantly in price throughout 2024, so now’s your chance if you’ve been waiting on a phone upgrade.Buy it if:✅ You want monstrous phone specs✅ You mostly play mobile games✅ You don’t want to use a separate handheldDon’t buy it if:❌ You’d rather use a dedicated handheld❌ You’re looking to play PC gamesPrice check:Newegg $929.99 (price protected)

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (16GB/512GB| $1,199.99$929.99 at AmazonSave $270 -

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (16GB/512GB)|$1,199.99$929.99 at AmazonSave $270 -It’s still a mighty investment, but now that it’s at a record low price, the ROG Phone 8 Pro could save you from picking up separate devices. It hasn’t really dropped significantly in price throughout 2024, so now’s your chance if you’ve been waiting on a phone upgrade.Buy it if:✅ You want monstrous phone specs✅ You mostly play mobile games✅ You don’t want to use a separate handheldDon’t buy it if:❌ You’d rather use a dedicated handheld❌ You’re looking to play PC gamesPrice check:Newegg $929.99 (price protected)

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (16GB/512GB)|$1,199.99$929.99 at AmazonSave $270 -It’s still a mighty investment, but now that it’s at a record low price, the ROG Phone 8 Pro could save you from picking up separate devices. It hasn’t really dropped significantly in price throughout 2024, so now’s your chance if you’ve been waiting on a phone upgrade.

Buy it if:

✅ You want monstrous phone specs✅ You mostly play mobile games✅ You don’t want to use a separate handheld

Don’t buy it if:

❌ You’d rather use a dedicated handheld❌ You’re looking to play PC games

Price check:Newegg $929.99 (price protected)

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Closeup of Asus ROG Phone 8 camera lenses

I’ll admit that when it comes to mobile gaming, I wouldn’t normally go for something like the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro. That’s largely because I do prefer separate dedicated handhelds since having other apps installed can eat up performance potential, and it’s harder to ignore everyone when playing Croc for the millionth time on an emulator.

Yet, to my surprise, the ROG Phone 8 Pro actually woke up something in my handheld loving brain - a newfound admiration for mobile gaming. Perhaps it was the device’s capacitive shoulder buttons with haptic feedback that won me over, or maybe the slick 165 Hz screen. It could also just be that, unlike other emulation devices, I didn’t really need to worry about performance since the ROG Phone 8 Pro can brute force game speeds. Either way, I ended up branching out and trying games like Call of Duty Mobile and even Black Desert, all of which ran flawlessly on this pocket powerhouse.

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Asus ROG Phone 8 with COD Mobile main menu on screen

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Asus ROG Phone 8 with COD Mobile gameplay on screen

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ASUS ROG Phone 8 with Black Desert character on screen

Of course, I love to play devil’s advocate with buying advice, so it feels right to point out your other options. The obvious one is the shiny new Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, which is somewhat responsible for this price cut in the first place. I’m currently testing Asus' latest flagship, and if you love the idea of having “the best” phone, you might prefer to invest in the new 185Hz device since it’s got a new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 24GB RAM, and a 1TB internal storage. Oof.

On the flip side, cheaper Android handhelds can still also serve as a neat way to access Play Store favorites and keep your technology separate. My pick for mobile gaming specifically is theRazer Edgesince it’s practically a small Android tablet with a detachable Kishi controller. Its Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 processor can also easily provide excellent emulation performance and high frame rates in the likes of Honkai Star Rail, so you won’t be itching for better specs.

All that aside, the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is a worthwhile investment for those seeking an all-in-one monster. Those of you who travel a lot will much prefer carrying around an 6.78-inch device in your than an additional handheld, and if you’re not looking for something like theSteam Deck OLEDto run PC games, this premium phone will check all the boxes.

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Shadow brandishes a gun in Sonic The Hedgehog 3

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3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

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Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

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4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

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Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

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Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Nicola Coughlan as Joy in Doctor Who Christmas special Joy to the World

1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

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Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

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2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

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Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

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3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

3

Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

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4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

4

Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

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5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

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Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

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