Realme 8 5G

Name: Realme 8 5G
Brand: Realme
SKU: realme-8-5g
Price: 15499 INR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (78592 reviews)

Realme 8 5G is an out of 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 stellar connectivity and top tier processor capabilities.

₹15,499

Lowest price since launch

Display

6.5" (90Hz)

FHD+ IPS LCD
SDR

Battery

5000mAh (Lithium Polymer)

18Watt (wired)
Charger in the box

RAM/Storage

4GB (LPDDR4X)

64GB (UFS 2.1)

Front Camera

16MP (Wide)

1080@30fps

Processor

MediaTek Dimensity 700

Mali-G57 MC2

Rear Camera

48MP (Wide-angle)

2MP (Macro)

2MP (Depth)

EIS

1080p@30fps

Design

Plastic (Back)
Plastic Frame (Side)

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

The Realme 8 5G was last priced at ₹15,499 and will soon be available at various online stores across India

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Realme 8 5G Alternative Comparisons

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VS Realme 8 5G ₹15,499	Samsung Galaxy M13 5G ₹10,479	Lava Blaze 5G ₹9,278	Poco X7 5G ₹17,999	Samsung Galaxy F36 5G ₹17,499
Better for Clean Experience	Value for Money	Value for Money	Beats Realme 8 5G decisively	Beats Realme 8 5G decisively
Launch Date 21 Apr 2021	Launch Date 14 Jul 2022	Launch Date 03 Oct 2022	Launch Date 09 Jan 2025	Launch Date 22 Jul 2025
MediaTek Dimensity 700	MediaTek Dimensity 700	MediaTek Dimensity 700	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra	Samsung Exynos 1380
6.5", IPS LCD, 90Hz	6.5", PLS LCD, 90Hz	6.5", IPS, 90Hz	6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz	6.65", AMOLED, 120Hz
48MP+2MP+2MP/16MP (Front)	50MP+2MP/5MP (Front)	50MP+2MP+0.3MP/8MP (Front)	50MP+8MP+2MP/20MP (Front)	50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front)
5000mAh, 18W	5000mAh, 15W	5000mAh, 15W	5500mAh, 45W	5000mAh, 25W
4GB + 64GB	4GB + 64GB	4GB + 128GB	8GB + 128GB	6GB + 128GB
Realme UI, Android 11, 2 year(s) of OS Update	One UI Core, Android 12, 2 year(s) of OS Update	Lava Android, Android 12, 1 year(s) of OS Update	Xiaomi HyperOS, Android 15, 3 year(s) of OS Update	One UI, Android 15, 6 year(s) of OS Update
Current Phone	Realme 8 5GVsSamsung Galaxy M13 5G	Realme 8 5GVsLava Blaze 5G	Realme 8 5GVsPoco X7 5G	Realme 8 5GVsSamsung Galaxy F36 5G

Realme 8 5G Timeline

Feb 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.

Aug 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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

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General

Box ContentsPhone, 18W Charger, Type-C cable, Case, SIM Ejector Tool
ColorsSupersonic Blue, Supersonic Black
LaunchApril 21, 2021
AvailabilityApril 28, 2021
StoresAmazon, Flipkart
Origin CountryChina
Launch Price₹14,999

Display

Type
- Display TypeIPS LCD
- Refresh Rate90 Hz
- Playback QualitySDR
- LTPO SupportNo
- LTPS SupportNo
- Touch Sampling Rate180 Hz
- Anti Reflection CoatingNo
Size
- Display Size6.5 inches
- Area102 cm²
- Screen to Body Ratio90.5
- Display Form FactorFlat Display
Resolution
- Display ResolutionFHD+
- Resolution Width1080 pixels
- Resolution Height2400 pixels
- Aspect Ratio20:9
- Pixel Density405 ppi
- Color Gamut Range80 %
- Eye Comfort TechnologyBlue Light Filters
- Typical Brightness480 nits
- Peak Brightness600 nits

Body

Dimensions162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm
Weight185 grams
FrontGlass
BackPlastic
SidePlastic Frame
Build QualityPlastic Material
PortsUSB Type-C 2.0, 3.5mm Headphone Jack
SpeakerLoudspeaker, No Tuning

Processor

Chipset
- Chipset ManufacturerMediaTek
- ChipsetDimensity 700
- Fabrication Size7 nm
- Co-Processor-
CPU
- Number of CoresOcta-core
- Clock Speed2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
- Cooling System-
- Overclocked ProcessorNo
GPUMali-G57 MC2

Benchmarking

System Performance

AnTuTu 0

AnTuTu

Realme GT Neo 3T

8,18,358

Poco F4

8,18,358

Realme P4 5G

7,90,125

Realme P4x 5G

7,90,125

Infinix GT 30 5G Plus

7,77,255

Realme 8 5G3,88,228

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Realme GT Neo 3T

3,317

Poco F4

3,317

Tecno Pova 7 Pro

3,100

Poco X7 5G

3,100

Tecno Pova 7

3,100

Realme 8 5G1,783

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

iQOO Z9 5G

1,187

Vivo T3 5G

1,187

Realme GT Neo 3T

1,141

Poco F4

1,141

Realme P4 5G

1,092

Realme 8 5G711

Main Camera

Main Camera
- Megapixel48 MP
- Lens TypeWide-angle
- Aperturef/1.8
- Focal Length26 mm
- Camera FeaturesPDAF
Main Camera #2
- Megapixel2 MP
- Lens TypeMacro
- Aperturef/2.4
Main Camera #3
- Megapixel2 MP
- Lens TypeDepth
- Aperturef/2.4
Features
- Camera StabilizationEIS
- Auto Focus TypePDAF
- Dynamic Video Recording SupportHDR recording
- Dedicated Imaging ChipNo Chip
- Lens EnhancementsNo enhancement
- Slow Motion Recording240 fps slomo
- FeaturesAuto Focus
  HDR
  LED Flash
  Nightscape
  Panorama
  Portrait
Video
- Video Recording1080p@30fps
  720p@120fps
  720p@30fps
- Log Video Recording SupportNo

Operating System

Operating SystemAndroid 11, Realme UI
Software Updates2 year(s) of Software updates and 3 year(s) of Security updates

Selfie Camera

Front Camera
- Megapixel16 MP
- Lens TypeWide
- Aperturef/2.1
- Focal Length26 mm
Features
- Auto Focus TypeContrast Detection Auto Focus
- FeaturesPortrait
Video
- Video Recording1080@30fps
- Dynamic Video Recording SupportSDR recording
- Features1080p@30fps
  720p@30fps

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh, Lithium Polymer (Non-removable)
Charging
- Charging Speed Wired18 W
- Wireless Charging SupportNo
- Reverse Wireless Charging SupportNo
- Reverse Wired Charging SupportNo
- Bypass Charging SupportNo

Memory

Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Storage64GB, UFS 2.1
RAM4GB, LPDDR4X

Network

SIMDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Technology5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA
2G Bands1800, 1900, 850, 900 (4 bands)
3G BandsWCDMA 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 19 (6 bands)
4G BandsLTE 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 (12 bands)
5G BandsSA/NSA 1, 28, 41, 77, 78 (5 bands)
Speed5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA

Connectivity

WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Dual Band
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
PositioningA-GPS, Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFCSupported

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide Mounted
Sensors
- Sensors on BoardAccelerometer
  Compass
  Gyroscope
  Light Sensor
  Proximity Sensor
Additional FeaturesVibration Motor