I've always been a fan of gaming phones, and no one does a better job in this segment than ASUS. I got to use all the devices in the ROG Phone series, and while they delivered outstanding performance, there were two things that prevented these devices from gaining more mainstream attention: the design wasn't really subtle, and the cameras were a distinct afterthought.
ASUS is looking to address those shortcomings with the ROG Phone 8 series. You don't get the same aggressive styling any longer, with the brand instead offering a much more reserved design that makes these devices closer to mainstream phones from Samsung, Google, and Xiaomi. I used the ROG Phone 8 Pro as my daily driver for just over a week now, and here's why you need to pay attention to the device.
