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