Overall Score
64.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#1460)64.3
Performance(#3115)62.5
Camera(#1190)48.7
Display(#1335)79.5
Battery(#1195)63.0
Build(#240)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Realme 8
Short Review
- The Realme 8 features a sleek design with dimensions of 160.6 x 73.9 x 8 mm and a weight of 177g, utilizing a glass front and plastic frame.
- Its 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display supports HDR10 with a peak brightness of 1000 nits, offering a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels at a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 chipset, the device delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and options for up to 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 64 MP primary sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and additional macro and depth sensors, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- A 16 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The 5000mAh battery supports 30W fast charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, the software experience is smooth and user-friendly.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The phone is available in Cyber Silver and Cyber Black colors.
- It also includes a headphone jack for audio output.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, March 24
Announced2021, March 24
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.4"
TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR10, 1000 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MC4
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera64 MP
Main Camera Details64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30/120fps, gyro-EIS
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery Details5000 mAh
Charging Details30W wired, 50% in 26 min, 100% in 65 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions160.6 x 73.9 x 8 mm (6.32 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight177 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsCyber Silver, Cyber Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 11, Realme UI 2.0
OS VersionAndroid 11, Realme UI 2.0
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes