Realme 8 5G

Product Description

Realme 8 5G is an in-stock smartphone that comes with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display, 48MP primary camera, and is powered by the Dimensity 700 processor. It features 5000mAh battery and 18W charging, It offers in top tier processor and stellar selfie-camera capabilities. Available for purchase online in India with possible presence in offline stores as well, it offers decent value in this segment.

Beebom Score

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35

Beebom Score

43

Display

36

Processor

08

Design

100

Network

71

Memory

52

Selfie Camera

39

Connectivity

65

Battery

46

Camera

58

OS

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4.3/5
(79K Ratings)
Market status:In Stock

Launched On: 21 Apr 2021

Display
Display
6.5" (90Hz)
  • FHD+ IPS LCD
  • SDR
Battery
Battery
5000mAh (Lithium Polymer)
  • 18Watt (wired)
  • Charger in the box
RAM/Storage
RAM/Storage
4GB (LPDDR4X)
  • 64GB (UFS 2.1)
Front Camera
Front Camera
16MP (Wide)
  • 1080@30fps
Processor
Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 700
  • Mali-G57 MC2
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
48MP (Wide-angle)
    2MP (Macro)
      2MP (Depth)

        EIS

        1080p@30fps

        Design
        Design
        • Plastic (Back)
        • Plastic Frame (Side)
        OS
        OS
        Android (Realme UI)
        • 2 year(s) of OS Update
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        This phone's software support window has officially closed. It's still usable, but don't expect fresh updates or features

        Realme 8 5G Price in India

        Realme 8 5G in India starts at ₹15,499, with the price varying as per storage and color options. The phone is available in multiple configurations, starting from 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, going up to 8GB RAM with 128GB storage. Last updated on January 08, 2026


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        ₹15,499

        Flipkart Axis Bank - Credit Card₹15,499₹14,725(₹774 cashback)rupees-with-circle-green-iconLowest Price

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        Realme 8 5G Timeline

        Clock IconFeb 21, 2023

        Realme 8 5G receives the Realme UI 4.0 update based on Android 13, introducing Aquamorphic design, enhanced visual effects, improved system optimization, new widgets, and additional features, elevating user experience with smoother performance and a more refined, modern interface.

        Clock IconAug 18, 2022

        Realme 8 5G receives the Realme UI 3.0 update based on Android 12, introducing Smart Assistant widgets, enhanced customization, improved system stability, refined animations, and new features, enriching user experience and providing smoother performance across apps and device functions.

        Clock IconApr 28, 2021

        Realme 8 5G becomes available for purchase on platforms like Flipkart and realme.com, offering launch-period deals including exchange discounts, bank offers, and special bundles, allowing customers to buy the device online with attractive savings and promotional benefits immediately after launch.

        Clock IconApr 22, 2021

        Realme 8 5G launches in India with a starting price of ₹14,999, featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, 6.5‑inch FHD+ display, 48MP dual rear camera, 5000 mAh battery, 18W fast charging, and up to 8GB RAM, delivering smooth performance and connectivity.

        Clock IconApr 12, 2021

        Realme 8 5G first appears in rumours and leaks, showing MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, anticipated 5G support, and mid-range specifications, while industry insiders hint at design, display, and camera features, creating growing anticipation ahead of its official launch announcement.

        Realme 8 5G Full Specifications

        General

        • Box Contents

          Phone, 18W Charger, Type-C cable, Case, SIM Ejector Tool

        • Colors

          Supersonic Blue, Supersonic Black

        • Launch

          April 21, 2021

        • Availability

          April 28, 2021

        • Stores

          Amazon, Flipkart

        • Origin Country

          China

        • Launch Price

          ₹14,999

        Display

        • Type

          IPS LCD, 90 Hz Refresh Rate, SDR, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate

        • Size

          6.5 inches, 102 cm², 90.5% Screen To Body Ratio

        • Resolution

          FHD+, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 (405 ppi), 600 nits(Peak Brightness), 480 nits(Typical Brightness), Blue Light Filters

        Body

        • Dimensions

          162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm

        • Weight

          185 grams

        • Front

          Glass

        • Back

          Plastic

        • Side

          Plastic Frame

        • Build Quality

          Plastic Material

        • Ports

          USB Type-C 2.0, 3.5mm Headphone Jack

        • Speaker

          Loudspeaker

        Processor

        • Chipset

          MediaTek Dimensity 700 (7 nm), 388228 Antutu Score

        • CPU

          Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

        • GPU

          Mali-G57 MC2

        Main Camera

        • Main Camera

          48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (Wide-angle), PDAF

        • Main Camera #2

          2 MP, f/2.4, (Macro)

        • Main Camera #3

          2 MP, f/2.4, (Depth)

        • Features

          Auto Focus, HDR, LED Flash, Nightscape, Panorama, Portrait

        • Video

          1080p@30fps, 720p@30/120fps

        Operating System

        • Operating System

          Android 11, Realme UI

        • Software Updates

          2 year(s) of Software updates and 3 year(s) of Security updates

        Selfie Camera

        • Front Camera

          16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (Wide)

        • Features

          Portrait

        • Video

          1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps

        Battery

        • Capacity

          5000 mAh, Lithium Polymer (Non-removable)

        • Charging

          18W (wired)

        Memory

        • Card Slot

          microSDXC (dedicated slot)

        • Storage

          64GB, UFS 2.1

        • RAM

          4GB, LPDDR4X

        Network

        • SIM

          Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

        • Technology

          5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA

        • 2G Bands

          1800, 1900, 850, 900 (4 bands)

        • 3G Bands

          WCDMA 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 19 (6 bands)

        • 4G Bands

          LTE 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 (12 bands)

        • 5G Bands

          SA/NSA 1, 28, 41, 77, 78 (5 bands)

        • Speed

          5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA

        Connectivity

        • WLAN

          Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Dual Band

        • Bluetooth

          5.1, A2DP, LE

        • Positioning

          A-GPS, Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS

        • NFC

          Supported

        Features

        • Fingerprint Scanner

          Side Mounted

        • Sensors

          Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

        • Additional Features

          Vibration Motor

        Realme 8 5G Key Highlights

        ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 700
        Display6.5"
        Battery5000mAh
        Rear Camera48MP
        Front Camera16MP
        RAM/Storage4GB/64GB

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