Realme 8

Mobile Review, Overview & Expert Insights

Realme 8 was announced in March 2021. Realme 8 is powered by Mediatek Helio G95 (12 nm), delivering strong performance with AnTuTu score of 409,894 and Geekbench score of 636 / 1,738.

It features a 6.4 Inches Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch display, offering clear visuals for videos and apps. The device packs a (Li-Po Non removable), 5000 mAh battery, ensuring dependable all-day endurance. The main camera (Quad Camera: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.3, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash) aims to deliver detailed daytime photographs. With a price tag of 39,999 PKR, this phone falls into the mid-range category in Pakistan. This roughly translates to about $141.34 USD.

Pros

  • Large battery capacity for long usage sessions.
  • AMOLED display for punchy colours and deep blacks.
  • High RAM for smoother multitasking.
  • Competent chipset for daily performance and moderate gaming.

Cons

  • Some compromises on camera quality or materials are expected at this price point.

Expert opinion

Realme 8 runs on Mediatek Helio G95 (12 nm), delivering balanced performance for day-to-day usage. Its (Li-Po Non removable), 5000 mAh battery should provide dependable endurance for typical daily use. The Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch display contributes to a comfortable viewing experience for media and everyday tasks. Positioned in the mid-range segment, it competes strongly within its class.

Who should buy this phone?

Realme 8 is a good choice for users looking for an affordable smartphone for daily tasks such as calling, social media, video streaming, and moderate multitasking while maintaining good battery life.

Key Specifications

Below are the main specifications including processor, battery, display, camera, and storage configuration of this smartphone.

Price: Price:- 39,999
Battery Capacity: (Li-Po Non removable), 5000 m Ah
Os: Android 11 OS
Chipset: Mediatek Helio G95 (12 nm)
Ram: 8GB RAM
Storage: 128GB Built-in
Type: Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Size: 6.4 Inches
Main: Quad Camera: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73" , PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.3, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Features: Geo-tagging, Phase detection, HDR, Panorama, Video (4K@30 fps, 1080p@30/60/120 fps, gyro-EIS)

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Antutu
409894
Geekbench
636 / 1738

Price, Colors, Battery

Battery

Battery Capacity: (Li-Po Non removable), 5000 m Ah

Colors

Color swatch for Cyber Silver Color swatch for Cyber Black
Price:- 39,999
≈ $141.34 USD

Camera

Main Camera

Main: Quad Camera: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73" , PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.3, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Features: Geo-tagging, Phase detection, HDR, Panorama, Video (4K@30 fps, 1080p@30/60/120 fps, gyro-EIS)

Selfie Camera

Selfie Camera: 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0" , HDR, panorama, Video (1080p@30/120 fps, gyro-EIS)

Display

Display specifications covering screen size, panel technology, resolution, and protection features affecting viewing experience and visual clarity.

Type: Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Size: 6.4 Inches
Resolution: 1080 x 2400 Pixels (~411 PPI)
Extra Features: 1000 nits (peak), Always-on display
Dimensions: 160.6 x 73.9 x 8 mm
Weight: 177 g

Hardware

Hardware configuration including processor, RAM, internal storage, and performance-related specifications that influence speed and multitasking capability.

Os: Android 11 OS
Chipset: Mediatek Helio G95 (12 nm)
Cpu: Octa-core (2 x 2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Gpu: Mali-G76 MC4
Clock: 2050 MHz
Cores: 8
Ram: 8GB RAM
Storage: 128GB Built-in
Cardslot: micro SDXC (dedicated slot)

Features

Connectivity and additional features such as WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS positioning, NFC support, USB connectivity, and built-in sensors.

Wlan: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: v5.1 with A2DP, LE
Positioning: Yes + A-GPS support, & GLONASS, BDS
Nfc: No
Usb: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Sensors: Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint (under display, optical), Gyro, Proximity
Sim: Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)

Sound

Audio features including loudspeaker performance and headphone jack availability for media and communication usage.

Audiojack: 3.5mm Audio Jack, MP4/H.264 player, MP3/WAV/e AAC+/FLAC player, Speaker Phone Telephone services

Announcement

General information including technology type, launch timeline, dimensions, and overall device build details.

Network: GPRS, Edge, 3G (HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps), 4G LTE-A
Announcement Month: March
Announcement Year: 2021
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