ROG Phone 8
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ROG Phone 8
Category: Smartphone • Model / Gen: 8th Generation AI2201 (base), AI2205 (Pro) Release Date: 2024-01-03 • Status: In sale Classification Date: 2025-10-15 • [rog.asus.com Official Website] | |
Contents
Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Durable build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and aluminum frame; limited reports of physical tampering due to gaming-focused design. |
| Known vulnerabilities | Rare | https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security, https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin 🔗 Proof | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Android 14 vulnerabilities possible but patched promptly; no widespread issues reported for this model |
| Prior attacks | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Occasional credential stuffing in gaming apps, but no major attacks specific to ROG Phone 8. |
| Updatability | Very common | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/android-security 🔗 Proof | 2 OS updates + 4 years security patches via OTA; Armoury Crate ensures timely firmware updates. |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
2. System Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | Full | https://source.android.com/docs/security/features 🔗 Proof | Supports Google ecosystem, Bluetooth peripherals, NFC payments; integrates with Armoury Crate for cross-device sync. |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | https://source.android.com/docs/security/ 🔗 Proof | Wi-Fi 7 with WPA3, Bluetooth 5.3 encryption; end-to-end for calls/messages via Android standards. |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | File-Based Encryption (FBE) with AES-256; secure boot and verified boot. |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
3. User Authentication
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account management | Full | https://source.android.com/docs/security/ 🔗 Proof | Google Account integration with multi-device management; app-based profile controls. |
| Authentication | Secure | 🔗 Proof | In-display fingerprint + face unlock; supports secure enclave for biometrics. |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | 🔗 Proof | Android lockout after failed attempts; rate limiting on biometrics. |
| Event logging | Access event logged | 🔗 Proof | System logs for access events; viewable via developer options or apps. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | 🔗 Proof | Strong password enforcement via Google; no default credentials. |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
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| Operating System & App | Android 14 with ROG UI (Companion App: Armoury Crate, Game Genie) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: • GPU: |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: • Storage: |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: • Power: • Charging: |
| Display & Camera | Display: • Camera: |
| Sound & Connectivity | Sound: • Connectivity: |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: 150.4 x 73.8 x 8.9 mm • Mass: 225 g |
