realme succesfully launched today the realme 8 series. These models are the successors of realme 7 and realme 7 Pro that features aesthetic design and good hardware. To be specific, the device boasts 108MP Camera capabilities, 50W Super Dart Charging, Super AMOLED Display, all in an ultra-slim and trendsetting design.
I just noticed that the recently launched phone models of realme has taken new approach to design. The company added it’s tagline “Dare To Leap” and the text has glossy finish that made it standout. The good news is that it isn’t prone to either fingerprint smudges or hairline scratches. The second highlight is the protruding quad-camera setup with the flash. realme 8Pro curves around the sides make it comfortable to hold the device. The phone is thinner than the previous generations and feels light and compact. There are three color options: Infinite Black, Infinite Blue, and Illuminating Yellow — what I have the is the blue variant.
Just like the realme 7 Pro, it features big 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a hole-punch front camera in the top left corner. A plastic screen protection film is pre-installed on the phone. The realme 8 Pro also features Sunlight Mode so users can see the screen clearly even under the bright sunlight.
The frame of the Realme 8 Pro is made out of plastic, and the power and the volume buttons are on the right. These buttons are well positioned and were easy to reach during one-handed use. The SIM tray is on the left side, while all the ports are at the bottom.
- Realme 8 Pro smartphone
- USB-C to USB-A data transfer / charging cable
- SuperVOOC 65W wall charger
- SIM tray ejection pin
- User manual, Quick Guide
- Silicone soft case
Performance and Battery
The realme 8 Pro has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G under the hood that’s been paired with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of expandable storage.
realme is bringing the fast and powerful 50W Super Dart Charge experience to the mid-range segment. The company claims that the realme 8 Pro takes 17 minutes to reach a battery life of 50% and 47 minutes for 100% (time varies depending on the room temperature). Users can now enjoy a longer on-the-go performance and less downtime experience. The realme 8 Pro also features massive 4,500 mAh battery perfect for its 50W Super Dart Charge experience, enabling the device to help you enjoy digital activities from work to leisure activities.
108MP Infinite Clarity Camera
The realme 8 Pro is equipped with Samsung’s industry lead HM2 camera sensor that captures images with eight times more pixels compared to 12MP smartphones. It also captures details in one frame better compared to previous generation smartphones using 64MP setup. The realme 8 Pro also features the first tilt-shift video mode in the Philippines perfect for landscapes and architectural shots — achieving images as good as photos taken using mirrorless cameras. It also features realme’s iconic starry mode, with the improved time-lapse feature to capture the beauty of the night sky. The realme 8 Pro is the best mid-range photography-centric smartphone if you are looking for a handy, convenient, and powerful camera device other than a professional camera.
realme 8 Pro Specs
- Display: 6.4-inch 2.5D curved Super AMOLED screen
- CPU: 2.0GHz 8nm Snapdragon 720G octa-core processor
- GPU: Adreno 618
- RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X
- ROM: 128GB UFS 2.1 expandable via microSD card slot up to 256GB
- Back Camera: 108MP f/1.88 Samsung HM2 w/ PDAF + 8MP f/2.25 119-degree ultra-wide-angle + 2MP f/2.4 4cm macro + 2MP f/2.4 B&W + dual LED flash
- Front6 Camera: 16MP f/2.45 Sony IMX471
- Battery: 4,500mAh w/ 50W VOOC SuperDart Charge
- OS: Android 11 w/ realme UI 2.0
- 9Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, FM Radio, GPS, A-GPS, dual SIM
- Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic
- Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, dual-mic, dual-mic, USB-C,
- Colors: Infinite Blue, Infinite Black
- Dimensions: 160.6 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm
- Weight: 176 g
