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Realme 8
Realme 8
Realme 8
Realme 8
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7.8/10
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The Realme 8 currently has an Informr score of 7.8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 5 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

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Verdict

While the differences are fairly small between the two phones, they make the phones suited for specific types of users. The Realme 8 is geared towards higher performance and better visuals whilst leaving out 5G support, whereas the Realme 8 5G is all about 5G capability and affordability.

The Realme 8 and the Realme 8 5G are two new budget-friendly phones on the market in 2021. Both are fairly affordable and reliable phones, so how do they differ exactly? Let’s look at how the baseline Realme 8 stacks up next to the 8 5G.

What’s Different

  • No 5G
  • 64MP camera
  • Offers fast charging
  • 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with full HD
  • MediaTek Helio G95 chipset
  • On-screen fingerprint scanner

What’s the Same

  • The same amount of RAM
  • Android 11
  • MicroSD expandable storage
  • 16MP front-facing camera
  • Realme UI
  • Headphone jack
  • Mono speaker

While the differences are fairly small between the two phones, they make the phones suited for specific types of users. The Realme 8 is geared towards higher performance and better visuals whilst leaving out 5G support, whereas the Realme 8 5G is all about 5G capability and affordability.

Tech Radar says, “The Realme 8 has a look that won't appeal to everyone, but under the hood, there’s some quality performance for the price, in terms of the power, screen, battery, and cameras. It's just a shame there's no 5G.”

Tech Advisor states, “The Realme 8 offers a welcome balance of features that should suit most users, making it the jack-of-all-trades of budget phones.”


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.05 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.05 GHz
6.4"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.4"
64+ MP, f/1.7
Camera
Camera
64+ MP, f/1.7
5000
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Tech Advisor
Tech Advisor

The Realme 8 offers a welcome balance of features that should suit most users, making it the jack-of-all-trades of budget phones.

- Dominic Preston, Tech Advisor
TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

The Realme 8 is a perfectly capable addition to the £200 smartphone category, with an attractive AMOLED display, strong gaming performance, and stellar battery life. It’s not one of the best phones around though, even at the price. It lacks the all-around game of the Poco X3 NFC; its slogan-heavy de...

- Jon Mundy, TrustedReviews
TechRadar
TechRadar

The Realme 8 has a look that won't appeal to everyone, but under the hood there’s some quality performance for the price, in terms of the power, screen, battery and cameras. It's just a shame there's no 5G.

- Jennifer Allen, TechRadar
GSMArena
GSMArena

It has a solid build and somehow manages to be a bit more compact than its predecessor while still keeping the big 5,000 mAh, quick-charging battery and excellent battery life. Realme has also managed to fit an AMOLED panel into the mix, and the camera setup looks plenty promising, as well, with a 6...

- GSMArena
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

If you like AMOLED and do not need a 5G phone, the realme 8 is a good choice. The price-performance ratio fits, you get long runtimes, a decent camera and fast Wi-Fi. The software is fairly up-to-date and the smartphone is comparatively handy. The performance is still very good for the class despite...

- Florian Schmitt, Notebookcheck


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Common Questions


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Realme backs up the 8 with a 2 Years parts & labour warranty.


If your 8 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Realme support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Realme's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
6.4"

The Realme 8's screen size is 6.4 inches with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution.

Processor
2.05 GHz

There is a MediaTek Helio G95 (12 nm) Octa-core 2.05 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 11 operating system (OS).

Camera
64+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 64+ MP, f/1.7 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 16+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
128 GB

Internal memory is 128 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
5000

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 5000 battery. Realme's performance ratings are 2580 minutes.

Realme 8 Specs

Overview
Release Date March 25, 2021
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System Android 11

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Processor MediaTek Helio G95 (12 nm) Octa-core 2.05 GHz
Internal Storage 128 GB
RAM 4/8 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Years
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 1000 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
64+ Megapixels, f/1.7
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, 2nd camera feature (8 MP, F2.25, Ultrawide), 3rd camera feature (2 MP, F2.4, Macro), 4th camera feature (2 MP, F2.4, Depth), HDR
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
16+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Aperture F2.45
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology Super AMOLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density 409 pixels
Size 6.4 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 5000
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Up to 1380 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 2580 minutes
Standby Time Up to 40 days
Mixed Usage No
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Cyber Silver, Cyber Black, Punk Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.06 x 7.39 x 0.799 cm (6.3 x 2.9 x 0.3 in)
Weight 177 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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