Realme has released a duo of affordable mid-rangers in India, namely Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro. The former is powered by a 12nm MediaTek Helio G95 while the latter comes with an 8nm Snapdragon 720G chipset. While there are a few other differences between the two models, there are notable similarities as well. This includes stuff like AMOLED displays, inherent Android 11 software, etc.
Here are the specs of both Realme phones. Spot the differences —
| Model | Realme 8 | Realme 8 Pro |
| Display | 6.4-inch, 2400 x 1800, sAMOLED, 60Hz refresh rate, Dragontrail glass protection, 1000nits peak brightness | 6.4-inch, 2400 x 1800, HDR10, sAMOLED, 60Hz refresh rate, Dragontrail glass protection, 1000nits peak brightness |
| Dimensions and weight | Length: 160.6mm Width: 73.9mm Depth: 7.99mm Weight: 177g | Length: 160.6mm Width: 73.9mm Depth: 8.1 mm Weight: 176 grams |
| Processor | 12nm MediaTek Helio G95 | 8nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| Memory | 4GB/6GB/8GB LPDDR4x dual-channel + 128GB UFS 2.1 | 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x + 128 UFS 2.1 |
| Rear Camera | 64MP Primary Camera + 8MP 119° Ultra Wide-angle Lens+ 2MP Macro Lens+ 2MP B&W Lens | 108MP Primary Samsung HM2 sensor f/1.88 + 8MP 119° ultra-wide + 2MP macro + 2MP B&W |
| Front Camera | 16MP | 16MP |
| Software | Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 | Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 |
| Battery | 5000mAh, 30W Charger, USB-C | 4500mAh, 50W SuperDart Charge |
| Fingerprint | In-display fingerprint reader, 3.5mm jack, 3-Card Slot, Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1 | In-display fingerprint reader, 3.5mm jack, 3-Card Slot, Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Colors | Cyber Silver and Cyber Black | Blue, Black and Black & Yellow |
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Some of the interesting highlights are –
- The new camera features like Dual-View video, Night Filters, Tilt-shift Time-Lapse, Starry mode, and Nightscape mode.
- Realme UI 2.0 features like Dual Mode music feature, Private Space, Subtitle Stitching, QR-based WiFi sharing, Multiple Profiles, System Cloner, Super Power Saving Mode, and a deluge of personalization and multi-tasking options.
- Realme has assured, “The 5G variants for #realme8series is under final stage of testing & launching soon”.
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Realme also took veil off –
- Realme Smart Scale lets you measure items between 0.05 kg and 9.99 kg and guage 16 key health metrics such as body fat percentage. This supports the Realme Link app and boasts a 360-day long battery life.
- Realme Smart Bulb that covers 16 Million colours and a wide gamut of colour temperatures. Thanks to an underlying dimmer chip, it enables non-flickering protection for your eyes. It is also compatible with Google Assistant, Alexa, and the proprietary Realme Link
Price and Availability
- Realme 8 4GB/128GB model is priced at ₹14,999
- Realme 8 6GB/128GB model is priced at ₹15,999
- Realme 8 8GB/128GB model is priced at ₹16,999
- Realme 8 Pro 6GB/128GB model is priced at ₹17,999
- Realme 8 Pro 8GB/128GB model is priced at ₹19,999
- The company is yet to reveal the price and availability details of the Realme 8 Pro Illuminating Yellow color edition.
- Realme smart bulb costs ₹799 for the 9W and ₹999 for the 12W variant.
- Realme Smart Scale carries a price tag of ₹1,999.
The first sale for the phones will start on March 25, 12 noon. Meanwhile, the Realme Smart Scale and Smart Bulb will go on sale from March 30.
