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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 MT6833 5G (7 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v11 (upgradable to Android 12 / Realme UI 3.0) |
| Fabrication | 7 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | Realme UI 2.0 / Realme UI 3.0 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | Smart 5G Power Saving Technology, Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE), Game Space |
| Display | |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
| Features | 6.5" 90Hz Ultra Smooth Fullscreen Display, 180Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 600 nits Peak Brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Protection, Eye Protection Mode, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 600 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 px (FHD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm, 102.0 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | 10 x Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | Samsung S5KGM1, ISOCELL Plus (48MP, 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF) + 2MP (f/2.4, macro, 4cm focus) + 2MP (f/2.4, B/W depth) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide), f/2.4 (macro), f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, RAW support |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Flash | Screen Flash |
| Sensor | 16MP (f/2.1, wide, 1/3.06", 1.0µm) |
| Aperture | f/2.1 |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 16 MP, f/2.1, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic back |
| Width | 74.8 mm |
| Colors | Supersonic Blue, Supersonic Black |
| Height | 162.5 mm |
| Weight | 185 grams |
| IP Rating | Splash Resistant Design |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm |
| Battery | |
| Standby | Up to 655 Hours (2G) |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| USB Type | USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Battery type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Quick Charging | 18W wired (Fast Charging) |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (Dedicated 3-card slot) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Up to 1 TB |
| User Available Storage | |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes (Hardware Gyroscope) |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps playback, MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP |
| FM Radio | No |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio certification, 3.5mm headphone jack, Dedicated mic for noise reduction, Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G (7nm) Octa-Core Processor with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, Dual 5G Dual Standby, 6.5" 90Hz Ultra Smooth FHD+ Fullscreen Display (600 nits peak, Corning Gorilla Glass), 48MP Samsung Nightscape AI Triple Rear Camera (48MP Main + 2MP Macro + 2MP Depth), 16MP AI Front Selfie Camera, 5000 mAh High-Capacity Battery with 18W Fast Charging and Smart 5G Power Saving, Side-Mounted Capacitive Fingerprint Scanner, Dedicated 3-Card Slot (Dual Nano-SIM + microSD up to 1TB), NFC, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Hi-Res Audio, Splash Resistant Design, Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 |
The Realme 8 5G arrived in Bangladesh as one of the most accessible and balanced gateways to next-generation 5G connectivity, pairing MediaTek's power-efficient 7nm Dimensity 700 processor with a smooth 90Hz Full HD+ display and a long-lasting 5000 mAh battery. Designed with a dynamic light aesthetic inspired by supersonic speed and high-gloss indium plating that creates radiant light beams, measuring 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm and weighing just 185 grams, the device is available in Supersonic Blue and Supersonic Black with splash-resistant sealing. Dominating the front is an expansive 6.5-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) IPS LCD punch-hole display boasting an 83.92% screen-to-body ratio, a fluid 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 405 ppi pixel density, up to 600 nits peak brightness, and scratch protection provided by Corning Gorilla Glass. Under the hood, it is powered by MediaTek's 7nm Dimensity 700 5G octa-core processor (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) paired with a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU and Smart 5G power-saving optimizations, coupled with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM (with Dynamic RAM Expansion support) and 128GB of high-speed UFS 2.1 internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via a dedicated 3-card microSD slot. Mobile photography is driven by an AI triple rear camera array headlined by a 48MP Samsung primary sensor (f/1.8) with PDAF and Super NightScape featuring stylized night filters, accompanied by a 2MP dedicated macro lens (4cm focus) and a 2MP portrait depth sensor, complemented by a 16MP in-display front selfie camera. Powered by a heavy-duty 5000 mAh battery with 18W wired fast charging over USB Type-C, a rapid side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner, NFC support, a 3.5mm headphone jack with Hi-Res Audio certification, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11, the Realme 8 5G represents a future-ready, value-driven daily smartphone.
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 405 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 83.92 % |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 48 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle (79° field-of-view, 26mm), Primary Camera, 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro Camera, 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth Camera |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Super NightScape, Night Filters (Modern Gold, Cyberpunk, Flamingo), 48MP Mode, Portrait Mode, Photo, Video, Ultra Macro, Time-Lapse, Panoramic View, Chroma Boost, Expert Mode |
| Camera Features | 10x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Super NightScape, Chroma Boost |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps, gyro-EIS |
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels |
| Camera Setup |
| Single Camera Setup (In-display punch-hole cutout) |
| Camera Features | AI Beautification, Screen Flash, Selfie HDR, Front Portrait Mode, Panoramic View, Super NightScape Selfie |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps |
| Ruggedness |
| Splash resistant, Corning Gorilla Glass front protection |
| Waterproof | Splash proof |
| SpecialDesign | Dynamic speed light design with high-gloss indium plating process reflecting premium beams of light, ultra-slim 8.5mm profile, lightweight 185g body |
| Wireless Charging |
| No |
| Up to 107 GB |
| VoLTE |
| Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dedicated 3-card tray) |
| Bluetooth | v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| SAR Value | Head: 1.190 W/kg, Body: 1.173 W/kg |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type |
| Capacitive touch sensor |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted |
