Overview

The realme 8 5G is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers a range of features, including a 5G-enabled processor, a high-refresh-rate display, a triple camera setup, and a large battery. It is designed to provide a smooth and efficient user experience at an affordable price.

Display

  • Display Size: 6.5 inches
  • Display Type: IPS LCD
  • Display Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
  • Other Display Features: 90Hz high refresh rate, 600 nits peak brightness

Design and Build

  • Dimensions: 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm
  • Weight: 185 g
  • Build Materials: Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
  • Water and Dust Resistance: No IP rating mentioned
  • Other Design Features: Bezel-less design, side fingerprint sensor

Processor and Performance

  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core, up to 2.2 GHz
  • GPU: ARM Mali-G57
  • RAM: 6GB LPDDR4X (or 8GB LPDDR4X in some variants)
  • Other Performance Features: 3-Card Slot, up to 1TB external memory

Camera

Rear Camera

  • Main Camera: 48MP, f/1.8 aperture, 6P lens, PDAF
  • Secondary Camera: 4cm Macro Lens, f/2.4 aperture
  • Tertiary Camera: B&W Portrait Lens, f/2.4 aperture
  • Camera Features: Super Nightscape, Panoramic View, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filters, UIS Video Stabilization, 1080P/30fps video recording, 720P/30fps video recording, 720p/120fps slow motion

Front Camera

  • Front Camera: 16MP, f/2.1 aperture, 5P lens
  • Front Camera Features: Portrait Mode, Panoramic View, AI Beauty, HDR, Face-Recognition, Super Nightscape, UIS Video Stabilization, 1080P/30fps video recording, 720P/30fps video recording

Battery and Charging

  • Battery Capacity: 5000mAh (typ), 4890mAh (min)
  • Charging: 18W Quick Charge, 9V/2A Charging Adapter

Connectivity and Other Features

  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, USB Type-C
  • Biometrics: Side fingerprint sensor
  • Other Features: Magnetic induction sensor, Light sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration sensor, GPS/A-GPS/BEIDOU/GALILEO/QZSS/GLONASS

Software

  • Operating System: Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, Realme UI 3.0

Pricing and Availability

  • Price: $475.00
  • Storage Options: 128GB UFS 2.1
  • Color Options: Not specified
  • Availability: Released in 2021, April 28