Realme 8 5G launch in India
The Realme 8 5G was introduced in India today as the country's first phone to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor.It is the third device in the Realme 8 series.
The Realme 8 5G has also surpassed the Realme Narzo 30 Pro as India's cheapest 5G handset.
Realme 8 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 700 launched in India
The Realme 8 5G is the third model in the series, following the Realme 8 Pro and Realme 8. Apart from the chipset, the Realme 8 5G and Realme 8 4G seem to have a number of similarities in terms of branding.
That isn't the case here; the Realme 8 5G differs significantly from the Realme 8 in terms of features. Let's examine the Realme 8 5G's specifications and features.
Realme 8 5G Processor:
Realme 8 5G is fuelled by MediaTek's Dimensity 700 processor and is currently one of India's most affordable 5G smartphones. Realme is relying on the future-proofing factor in India though 5G is still a long way off.
This enables low power consumption, powerful performance, and low heat as well. With a high clock speed, you can enjoy moving from task to task without lags.
The Dimensity 700 is an octa-core processor with two Cortex-A76 CPU cores clocked at 2.2GHz and six powerful Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2GHz, all built on a 7nm process.
The Mali-G57 GPU, clocked at 950MHz, is in charge of graphics and gaming. A 5G network is also supported by the chipset.
Realme 8 5G Display:
Realme 8 5G Display:
The 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display on the Realme 8 5G has a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a pixel density of 411ppi. The monitor is bezel-less, and the selfie camera is housed in a punch-hole configuration.
On the back of the handset, there's a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP mono camera.
How to buy Realme 8 5G and what is the price of Realme 8 5G?
The official price of Realme 8 5G is ₹16,999 for 4GB RAM and ₹18,999 for 8GB RAM but you can buy it for ₹14,999 for 4GB RAM and ₹16,999 for 8GB RAM from flipkart on 28 April 2021.
When is Realme 8 5G sale?
The sale of this smartphone is on 28 April 2021 at 12 noon in flipkart.
Realme 8 5G Full Specification:
General
| Brand | Realme |
| Model | 8 5G |
| Price in India | ₹14,999 |
| Release date | 21st April 2021 |
| Launched in India | Yes |
| Form factor | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 162.50 x 74.80 x 8.50 |
| Weight (g) | 185.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 5000 |
| Fast charging | Proprietary |
| Colours | Supersonic Black, Supersonic Blue |
Display
| Screen size (inches) | 6.50 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 405 |
Hardware
| Processor | octa-core |
| Processor make | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 64GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 1000 |
| Dedicated microSD slot | Yes |
Camera
| Rear camera | 48-megapixel (f/1.8) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) |
| No. of Rear Cameras | 3 |
| Rear autofocus | Yes |
| Rear flash | Yes |
| Front camera | 16-megapixel (f/2.1) |
| No. of Front Cameras | 1 |
| Pop-Up Camera | No |
Software
| Operating system | Android 11 |
| Skin | Realme UI 2.0 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.10 |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
| FM | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 |
| Active 4G on both SIM cards | Yes |
| SIM 1 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
| SIM 2 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
Sensors
| Face unlock | Yes | ||
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes | ||
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes | ||
| Proximity sensor | Yes | ||
| Accelerometer | Yes | ||
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | ||
| Gyroscope | Yes |